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- Japanese
- English
【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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
Itinerary
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1Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Discover this world-famous UNESCO heritage site, renowned for its massive wooden stage built without nails, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Walk through the mesmerizing, endless tunnels formed by thousands of iconic vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred mountain.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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).
Admission ticket free -
3Kyoto
Lunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Tenryu-ji Temple
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).
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Kinkakuji Temple
Marvel at the breathtaking Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, glistening above its surrounding reflecting pond.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Browse a curated collection of authentic, traditional Japanese crafts and find unique, high-quality Kyoto souvenirs to take home.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
Additional info
- 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.
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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 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.
- 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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