Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

4.9
(58 reviews)

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our tour guides take our passengers to each destination. All entry tickets are included in our price. Unlike big bus tours, we offer a more personal touch with every tours we operate.

A guided tour of the three most famous spots in Kyoto.
Board our vehicle accompanied by an expert tour guide, and travel comfortably from Osaka to Kyoto.
Visit the bamboo forest and stroll through the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama, bask in the beauty of the Golden Pavilion, climb through the endless red gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine.
A day trip where you can be transported into the beauty of Japan’s past.

• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• Tour is not customizable.
• Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places.
• Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes walking.
• Due to the weather and traffic conditions, time schedule might change.
• If you select, “I’ll decide later” for the meeting point, please message us on viator.

What's Included

Mandarin-speaking conductor
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
English-speaking conductor
Lunch
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower, and board our comfortable, luxurious private vehicle and travel 1.2hrs from Osaka to Arashiyama, Kyoto.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This area has been culturally significant for over 1000 years. The bamboo cultivated by the nobles of the Heian era still remains. Walk through and enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Walk around the town of Arashiyama and enjoy your lunch break in the area. Enjoy some local cuisine, or grab a bite from one of the food stalls in the area. You can also shop for souvenirs for you and your family. This area offers various souvenirs great for everyone.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Depart Arashiyama on board our private vehicle and drive 25 minutes to the beautiful and iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji Temple. Both the pavilion and its surrounding garden were designed to be a paradise on earth. It’s beauty alone has inspired whole branches of Japanese arts and culture.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Depart Arashiyama, and drive 50 minutes to the amazing Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, founded over 1300 years ago for the god Inari Okami, who exists in the peaks of Mt. Inari. The red gates are donated by worshipers who have had their prayers answered by the shrine.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Board our Private Vehicle and driver back to Osaka. Please let your tour conductor know if you wish to disembark in Shinsaibashi RIMOWA or UMEDA DT Tower.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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