Kyoto Top Highlights 1 Day Bus Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the best of Kyoto in one perfectly organized day with this comfortable and efficient guided tour. Instead of navigating complex transport and scattered sights on your own, relax as we take you smoothly between Kyoto’s must-see temples, shrines, and scenic districts. Travel by air-conditioned coach, enjoy included admission tickets, and experience iconic highlights such as historic hillside temples, tranquil Zen gardens, atmospheric bamboo groves, and vibrant shrine pathways. With expert guidance and a well-paced itinerary that maximizes sightseeing while minimizing travel time, this tour is the ideal way to experience Kyoto’s rich culture, history, and beauty—stress-free and unforgettable.

What's Included

Admission for Tenryu-ji Temple
English-Speaking Guide
Admission for Fushimi Inari Taisha
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (If selected)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto Avanti

Please meet us outside of the Tullys Coffee, a 3 minute walk from Kyoto Station. Our guide will be holding a sign that says GuideMe Japan. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Japan’s most popular shrines, best known for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates forming scenic pathways up Mount Inari. Dedicated to the deity of prosperity and success, visitors can walk through the gates at their own pace, making this an unforgettable and flexible experience to conclude the day.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arashiyama

    Visit Arashiyama, towered over the bamboos, and enjoy lunch after this visit

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kinkakuji Temple

    Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks. Covered in gold leaf, the stunning pavilion reflects beautifully on the surrounding pond, creating a picture-perfect scene. This World Heritage site symbolizes the elegance of classical Japanese aesthetics.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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