PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration8h - 9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 42 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

【All-inclusive】
・All admission fees and a Japanese buffet lunch are included.

・Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages in one day efficiently and comfortably on this full-day coach tour.

・Start your adventure at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and enjoy its magnificent panoramic views. Admire the 1,001 golden Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do Temple, then head to the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine to walk through thousands of vermilion torii gates. Don't miss the serene Sagano Bamboo Forest and the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple.

・Starts and ends at Kyoto Station for a smooth and stress-free experience.
・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK
・Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available on board
・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour

Options

From Kyoto (Lunch)

★: The tour with lunch
Buffet lunch

From Kyoto (No Lunch)

★: You may have lunch by yourself.

What's included

A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Admission for Tenryuji Temple
WiFi on board
Departure from and return to Kyoto Station
Admission for Sanjusangendo Temple
Admission for Kiyomizu Temple
Buffet Lunch (If selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission for Kinkakuji Temple
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Lunch is a buffet, so the lunch is the same for vegetarians

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless Specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1h · Admission ticket included

Kiyomizu temple is one of the World Heritage Lists in Kyoto. Then It is the must-see temple in Kyoto. Please look at the panoramic view around Kyoto. Because it is located on the Higashiyama hill. Also it has longer history than capital of Kyoto. It was originally built in 778.
Sanjusangendo Temple
40m · Admission ticket included

Sanju-san-gen-do temple is one of our recommended temples in Kyoto. Because you can find fantastic statues in main hall. Those are called One thousand One " Senju Kannon" statues. Also please enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues.
Arashiyama
50m

We will take lunch break in Arashiyama.

★Lunch info (If you choose our tour with lunch)

・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods
Enjoy the seasonal buffet along with the superb view from your seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama.
Please note that the buffet offers the same menu for all guests. *Muslim-friendly, Halal,Vegan meals, Gluten free, and Allergy-friendly meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch and bring your own lunch.
（The dates below will be a Japanese set meal instead of a buffet lunch:4/14, 4/16）
The Bamboo Forest Trail
20m

We will go through the Bamboo forest trail to Tenryu-ji temple. Bamboo is all year green. Then the beauty is signature of Kyoto. Please bring your camera. Because there are photogenic places.
Tenryu-ji Temple
30m · Admission ticket included

Tenryu-ji temple is listed on the World Heritages in Kyoto. There are traditional Japanese garden. The design of the garden is unchanged more than 700 years. You can enjoy beautiful flowers and plants in each season.
Kinkakuji Temple
40m · Admission ticket included

Kinkan-ji temple was built in same era as Tenryu-ji temple. Also it is listed the world heritages either. The Golden pavilion is so magnificent covered with pure gold leaves. It is the symbol of Kyoto.
Nijo Castle
Pass by

We will pass Nijo Castle on the return way. It was an important place in Japanese history because the Tokugawa shogunate returned the political power to the emperor.
Please enjoy the guide’s commentary as you view the castle from the bus window.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1h

Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto currently. Because it has beautiful One thousand Torii gates. You can go through in the One thousand Torii gates. It is an unforgettable experience for you.

The inari shrines host the guardian gods for business success, well-being of the family, traffic safety and improvement in performing arts.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti
★Outside the main entrance of the building.
【Meeting time】7:50am
【Departure time】8:00am
★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"
★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows

End point

【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti
★Outside the main entrance of the building.
【Meeting time】7:50am
【Departure time】8:00am
★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"
★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
"Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet.
Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.

Cancellation policy

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

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