“You can get lost in the busy crowds on your visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine like everyone else—or take hidden trails and find yourself in tranquil bamboo forests with secret waterfalls tucked away on the mountain. Our English-speaking guide, Naru, led us on the way less traveled to this famous site, and it did…”

“Ryoma was amazing from start to finish. He was very personable and well informed about the history of Mount Kurama. We thoroughly enjoyed our hike up the mountain and the rest of our day with him, including a delicious soba lunch- highly recommend!”

“Louis was a great tour leader on this walking excursion in April 2025. His route allowed us to have a quiet hike through some beautiful places on the way to the bustling peaks and torii passages. Louis explained some of the history and mythRead more”

“Great hiking tour with a knowledgeable guide for the entire experience. It was great to see both bamboo Forrest and climb the hills.”