One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto
Description
Enjoy a culturally enriching tour of Kyoto's most famous landmarks, including Fushimi Inari Temple, Arashiyama and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kinkakuji Temple. In just one day, you can see the result of hundreds of years of history, architecture, and cultural practices! To enhance your experience, we offer a Sentio real-time translator supporting over 75 languages, so you can follow the guide’s explanations in your preferred language throughout the tour. Please note that guests must bring their own smartphone and earphones to use this service. Experience the best of Kyoto in a convenient and comfortable way Be entranced by the famous vermillion gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine Explore the gorgeous golden Kinkaku-ji and its immaculate well-preserved gardens Stroll through Sagano Bamboo Forest - listen to the leaves rustle in the wind
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Itinerary
Start your tour at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan. Spend an hour exploring this iconic site, known for its thousands of striking vermilion torii gates. These gates form a seemingly-endless path which you can wander through on your visit. Originally dedicated to the gods of agriculture, Fushimi Inari is not just a spiritual center but also a symbol of breathtaking beauty and cultural significance.
We'll walk through the cool and shady Bamboo Forest, which is great for pictures. You will also see the Togetsukyo (moon-crossing bridge). You can also explore the area, enjoy local snacks, or have lunch (included if selected)
The gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion was once the villa of the Ashikaga Shogun, and is now a Zen Temple / UNESCO Heritage Site.
At Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most iconic temples in Japan, walk across the impressive wooden stage, which juts out from the hillside and was constructed without the use of a single nail. The temple boasts a wide view overlooking Kyoto and the beautiful surrounding nature. You can also drink from one of the three rejuvenating streams of Otowa Waterfall, said to bring success, love, and longevity.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ages 0-2 free(seat, meal not included), must sit on an adult's lap
- Meeting Time at Umeda, Osaka : 7:50 AM
- Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking 9:05 AM
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
- Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety
- Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.
- Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
- For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (contact tour operator) at least 3 days before the tour
- Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus.
- For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour.
- Please note this tour requires walking.
Reviews(1,184)
All the attractions covered were beautiful. However the tour seemed rushed at the end. Not sufficient time given for all the temples and shrines . Felt rushed. Need to add more time to the tour to do full justice. Also it’s expected that everyone be able to follow the given map. Easy to get lost if you don’t have network coverage to scan the meeting points.
Our guide was in English, however, for a majority of the tour, she spoke in her native language and it would translate into English onto your phone. This is a great tool, the information was a little misleading and reading on a phone while on a moving bus can sometimes make people sick. Relaying this information prior to booking would have been helpful.
It was Japan on conveyor belt I had not been on a day tour before except when in the bus it was always a rush got lost in a crowd separated from tour group at bamboo forest just so may people but tour group very professional contacted me and I met up at the bus
It was a lot of fun. The guide was great and a good photographer.
Very good tour; they provided maps to follow the recommended routes to visit each place, and the guide Kieran was very willing to explain everything and answer questions. The time to be at each place is very short; I would have liked a little more.
We had a good time in Kyoto. Our tour guide was amazing. The weather did get a bit hot in the afternoon but overall seeing th temples, the original architecture was just beautiful by the river. I would recommend this day tour to everyone.
Tour was good but really long. I think a bit less time could have been spent in each spot without taking away from the overall experience. It just felt like it dragged at times. Jewell was very kind and shared a lot of information.
Excellent tour with a great guide
I really enjoyed visiting famous places in Kyoto I've been able to get around. At the photo spot, I had a lot of photos taken Thank you very much.
Great informative tour, we enjoyed our experience
