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Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour
Product code 43454P167
From
From JPY 11,000
Dates
Mar 2, 2025 to Jan 5, 2027
Start times
8:15 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Full Day with Lunch, Half Day (no lunch)
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Duration
9 hours 45 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 11,000
Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour
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Duration
9 hours 45 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the best of Kyoto on this efficient tour with a friendly English-speaking guide. Visit the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites and stunning landmarks. [Choose Your Plan] Half-Day Plan: Visits Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Ends at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM), where the tour disbands. Full-Day Plan: Includes everything in the Half-Day plan plus a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion). [Tour Highlights] - Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Famous for its wooden stage and panoramic city views. - Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walk through thousands of iconic red "Torii" gates. - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Full-Day only): A serene and world-famous forest path. - Kinkakuji Temple (Full-Day only): The stunning "Golden Pavilion" covered in gold leaf.
Overview
Explore the best of Kyoto on this efficient tour with a friendly English-speaking guide. Visit the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites and stunning landmarks. [Choose Your Plan] Half-Day Plan: Visits Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Ends at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM), where the tour disbands. Full-Day Plan: Includes everything in the Half-Day plan plus a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion). [Tour Highlights] - Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Famous for its wooden stage and panoramic city views. - Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walk through thousands of iconic red "Torii" gates. - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Full-Day only): A serene and world-famous forest path. - Kinkakuji Temple (Full-Day only): The stunning "Golden Pavilion" covered in gold leaf.
What's Included
Included
Full Day plan only
Entrance fee of Tenryuji Temple (Full Day plan only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Government licensed Guide（English Speaking Guide）
Entrance fee of Kiyomizu-Dera temple
Entrance fee of Kinkaku-ji (Full Day plan only)
Not included
Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
End point
Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Kiyomizu Temple is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. This temple is one of the most popular temples in Kyoto city. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city from the temple.
Stop 2
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most popular places in Kyoto nowadays. You can go through the one thousand Torii gates. For the half-day plan, the tour will proceed to Arashiyama after visiting Fushimi Inari, and will conclude there around 12:20 PM. Please note that transportation back to Kyoto Station is not included. Full-Day participants will proceed to Arashiyama, where you will enjoy lunch and time for strolling.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
[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).
Stop 4
50 minutes
Stop 4
Lunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch
Stop 5
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Temple of the golden pavilion is one of the Buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must-visit landmark in Kyoto
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center
Stop 7
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 7
The Bamboo grove is a beautiful place to walk. Let's enjoy walk goergeous scenery.Admission fee of Tenryuji Temple included.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
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.
Other
This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
Other
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.
Other
Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Other
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
Other
Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
Other
IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
Other
The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Other
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
Other
If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
Other
Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Other
Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
34 reviews
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