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Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$70.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Explore the best of Kyoto on this efficient tour with a friendly English-speaking guide. Visit the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites and stunning landmarks.

[Choose Your Plan]
Half-Day Plan: Visits Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Ends at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM), where the tour disbands.

Full-Day Plan: Includes everything in the Half-Day plan plus a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion).

[Tour Highlights]
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Famous for its wooden stage and panoramic city views.

- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walk through thousands of iconic red "Torii" gates.

- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Full-Day only): A serene and world-famous forest path.

- Kinkakuji Temple (Full-Day only): The stunning "Golden Pavilion" covered in gold leaf.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Half Day (no lunch)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Entrance fee of Kinkaku-ji (Full Day plan only)
  • Entrance fee of Kiyomizu-Dera temple
  • Government licensed Guide(English Speaking Guide)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee of Tenryuji Temple (Full Day plan only)
  • Full Day plan only
  • Beverages

Meeting point
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
Return details
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. This temple is one of the most popular temples in Kyoto city. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city from the temple.
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most popular places in Kyoto nowadays. You can go through the one thousand Torii gates. For the half-day plan, the tour will proceed to Arashiyama after visiting Fushimi Inari, and will conclude there around 12:20 PM. Please note that transportation back to Kyoto Station is not included. Full-Day participants will proceed to Arashiyama, where you will enjoy lunch and time for strolling.
  • [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). (pass by)
  • Kyoto
    Lunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch
  • Kinkakuji Temple
    Temple of the golden pavilion is one of the Buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must-visit landmark in Kyoto
  • Kyoto Handicraft Center
    Shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center
  • Tenryu-ji Temple
    The Bamboo grove is a beautiful place to walk. Let's enjoy walk goergeous scenery.Admission fee of Tenryuji Temple included.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $70.78
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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