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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
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.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Nonomiya Shrine
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Arashiyama Kimono Forest
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Togetsukyo Bridge
The iconic moon-crossing bridge spanning the Oi River with Arashiyama's forested hills as a backdrop. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kinkakuji Temple
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ages 0-2 free(seat, meal not included), must sit on an adult's lap
- Meeting Time at Umeda, Osaka : 7:50 AM
- Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking 9:05 AM
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ages 0-2 free(seat, meal not included), must sit on an adult's lap
- Meeting Time at Umeda, Osaka : 7:50 AM
- Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking 9:05 AM
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
- Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety
- Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.
- Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
- For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (contact tour operator) at least 3 days before the tour
- Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus.
- For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour.
- Please note this tour requires walking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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