Kyoto Bus Tour Iconic Kinkakuji Ginkakuji and Kiyomizu Temple

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore Three of Kyoto's Most Iconic World Heritage Sites in a Day!

Kyoto is a beautiful city, but it can be crowded and navigating the logistics can be hectic. Join this comprehensive bus tour to visit three must-see temples in Kyoto: Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Enjoy a complimentary multilingual audio guide available in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Operated by one of the most reputable companies in the area, this bus tour is perfect for groups, families, and individuals looking to make the most of their limited time in Kyoto.

What's Included

Japanese-speaking guide
On-board audio guide(English, Chinese, and Korean)
Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Hotel transfer

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will send detailed instructions with photos to help you get to the meeting point with ease.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kinkakuji Temple

    One of Kyoto's most famous temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji features a stunning golden building standing above a large pond. Each floor showcases a different architectural style, with the top two floors covered in gold foil to display the prosperity of its era. The original temple was burned down in 1950 and reconstructed in 1955.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ginkakuji Temple

    Known as the "Temple of the Silver Pavilion," this World Heritage Site is celebrated for its beautiful Zen rock garden, traditional landscaping, and architecture. Despite its creator's original intention, the temple was never covered in silver.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Founded in the early Heian Era (over 1000 years ago), this mountainside temple offers sweeping panoramas of Kyoto. Named for the waters flowing beneath it, which are legendary for their wish-granting powers.

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We offer GPS-enabled multilingual audio guidance, available in English, Chinese and Korean.
Supplied by Beauty of Japan
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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