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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Overview
【Tour Highlights】
・Explore Kyoto’s Top UNESCO Landmarks
Visit iconic sights including Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), and Arashiyama in one seamless journey.
・Friendly Local English-Speaking Guide
Gain rich historical context and insider stories from an expert local guide throughout your trip.
・Flexible 1-Day or Half-Day Options
Select the Full-Day tour with a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, or choose the streamlined Half-Day option.
【Choose Your Plan】
・Full-Day Plan
Covers Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center.
・Half-Day Plan
Covers Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari. Please note: This plan concludes upon arrival at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM) where participants disband. Return transport to Kyoto Station is not included.
Options
Full Day with Lunch
Half Day (no lunch)
What's included
Full Day plan only
Entrance fee of Tenryuji Temple (Full Day plan only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Government licensed Guide（English Speaking Guide）
Entrance fee of Kiyomizu-Dera temple
Entrance fee of Kinkaku-ji (Full Day plan only)
Beverages
What to expect
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1h 10m · Admission ticket included
Discover this world-famous UNESCO heritage site, renowned for its massive wooden stage built without nails, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1h 10m · Admission ticket included
Walk through the mesmerizing, endless tunnels formed by thousands of iconic vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred mountain.
Arashiyama
Pass by
[Half-Day Plan]
The tour concludes upon arrival at Arashiyama around 12:20 PM. Participants will disband here and are free to enjoy the area on their own. (Transportation back to Kyoto Station is not included.)
[Full-Day Plan]
Upon arrival at Arashiyama, we will head directly to a restaurant for a Kyoto-style buffet lunch (approx. 50 mins).
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the world-famous Bamboo Grove, followed by a visit to Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO site known for its exquisite 14th-century Zen garden (admission fee included).
Kinkakuji Temple
45m · Admission ticket included
Marvel at the breathtaking Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, glistening above its surrounding reflecting pond.
Kyoto Handicraft Center
30m
Browse a curated collection of authentic, traditional Japanese crafts and find unique, high-quality Kyoto souvenirs to take home.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
End point
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including many stairs and steep slopes. A steady walking pace is required to keep up with the group. If you have difficulty walking, we kindly advise you not to book this tour.
This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
If the minimum number of participants 4 is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be cancelled.
Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the restaurant.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
