Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu

Write your wish and hang it at Fushimi Inari Shrine!

Wander through the vermillion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine!

Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu

The messengers of Inari Okami are said to be white foxes, whose statues you can see at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

See Togetsu-kyo, the moon crossing bridge, as you walk along the Katsura River in Arashiyama.

Otowa Waterfall:
Choose one stream of pristine water from the Otowa waterfall, said to lead to longevity, a successful love life, or success in school.

Enjoy a beautiful view of the temple stage and the Kyoto cityscape at Kiyomizudera!

Duration10h

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Group sizeUp to 42 travelers

Overview

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and spend the day at Japan's most iconic landmarks.

Walk Fushimi Inari's famous torii gates, the bamboo grove and Nonomiya Shrine at Arashiyama, the gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage with sweeping rooftop views. Entrance tickets to both temples included. No shopping stops.

- Depart from Osaka (Umeda) or Kyoto Station — two convenient starting points
- Fushimi Inari — walk the iconic vermillion torii gates up the forested mountain
- Arashiyama — bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine and Togetsukyo Bridge in one visit
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion — entrance ticket included
- Kiyomizu-dera wooden stage, sweeping rooftop views — entrance ticket included
- Real-time audio in 75+ languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and more.
- Guaranteed departure for solo travellers and small groups — book with confidence

Options

Kyoto Departure — Buffet Lunch

Buffet Lunch : Buffet lunch at Restaurant Arashiyama — a mix of international and Japanese fusion dishes.
Admission Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Osaka Departure — No Lunch

Lunch not included: No lunch is included in this option. Guests may bring their own or purchase food independently during the lunch break.
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji

Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Osaka Departure — Buffet Lunch

Buffet Lunch: Buffet lunch at Restaurant Arashiyama — a mix of international and Japanese fusion dishes.
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Kyoto Departure — No Lunch

Lunch not included: No lunch is included in this option. Guests may bring their own or purchase food independently during the lunch break.
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

What's included

Lunch (if option selected)
Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages)
Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera
Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

What to expect

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1h 20m

Begin at the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Walk the famous tunnel of thousands of vermillion torii gates winding up the forested mountainside — the path seems to stretch endlessly ahead, making it one of the most photographed sights in Japan.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
40m

Walk through the ancient Sagano Bamboo Grove with your guide — towering green stalks filter the light and the rustling sound is unlike anywhere else in Kyoto. Guests also have free-roaming time in Arashiyama to explore the surrounding area at their own pace.
Nonomiya Shrine
15m · Admission ticket included

A small atmospheric shrine tucked along the bamboo path, linked to the classic Japanese tale The Tale of Genji. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
Arashiyama Kimono Forest
10m

600 illuminated kimono-fabric poles near Randen station — a striking visual installation along the walking path between the bamboo grove and the main street. Accessible during free-roaming time.
Togetsukyo Bridge
15m

The iconic moon-crossing bridge spanning the Oi River with Arashiyama's forested hills as a backdrop. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
Kinkakuji Temple
45m · Admission ticket included

The gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion was once the villa of the Ashikaga Shogun and is now a Zen temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reflected in its still mirror pond, it is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1h 20m · Admission ticket included

Walk the traditional Higashiyama approach street and climb to Kiyomizu-dera's famous wooden stage — built without a single nail, jutting from the hillside with sweeping views over Kyoto's rooftops. Drink from the three streams of Otowa Waterfall, said to bring success, love, and longevity. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Hearton Hotel. Take the Sakurabashi Gate exit from Osaka Station, turn right and walk 3 minutes. The hotel will be on your left. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure!
Meeting time: 7:50 AM
Departure time: 8:00 AM

Meeting point

Meeting Point: 9:05 (Dep. 9:15)Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area infront of Kyoto AVANTI.

End point

Meet in front of Hearton Hotel. Take the Sakurabashi Gate exit from Osaka Station, turn right and walk 3 minutes. The hotel will be on your left. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure!
Meeting time: 7:50 AM
Departure time: 8:00 AM

End point

Meeting Point: 9:05 (Dep. 9:15)Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area infront of Kyoto AVANTI.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants (0-2 years) free; no seat or meal included, and must sit on an adult's lap
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
Kindly note the itinerary may be adjusted based on traffic, weather, or timing on the day.
Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus
Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
For vegetarian requests, please contact us at least 3 days before the tour
For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour
For enquiries, our team is available Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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