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! In addition to an English-speaking guide, this tour utilizes real-time voice and text translation in up to 75 languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Russian, Indonesian, and Chinese, throughout your journey. For the best experience, please bring your own earphones to access the audio translation 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(1,185)
Kiran was a great tour guide in spite of the fact that he was only covering his colleague. He was friendly and gave enough overview of the places we visited. He helped with picture taking and offered suggestions/recommendations for best spots to take pictures. He also offered places where to pick up snacks/coffee. The places visited were the "must-see" places for every Kyoto visitor. Just be prepared to put in your 15k+ steps!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Kiran and had a great time exploring Kyoto. We hope to welcome you again in Japan!
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.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful attractions included in the tour. We also appreciate your comments regarding the time spent at the temples and shrines, as well as the meeting point guidance. We understand that the schedule may have felt rushed, and your suggestions about allowing more time and providing clearer meeting point information for guests without internet access are valuable. We'll share your feedback with our team as we continue working to improve the tour experience. We hope to welcome you again on a future LIMON Tours journey.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the multilingual guidance during the tour. We're sorry to hear that the use of the translation app did not meet your expectations and understand that reading on a phone while traveling can be uncomfortable for some guests. Your suggestion to provide clearer information about the guiding format before booking is very helpful, and we will share it with our team for review. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another LIMON Tours tour in the future.
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
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand that the busy attractions and limited time at each stop made the tour feel rushed, and we're sorry to hear that you became separated from the group at the Bamboo Forest. We're pleased that our tour staff were able to contact you quickly and help you reunite with the group safely. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us continue improving our tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future LIMON Tours journey.
It was a lot of fun. The guide was great and a good photographer.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re happy you had a fun experience and enjoyed both the guide and the great photos. We hope to welcome you again!
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.
¡Muchas gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del tour y de las explicaciones de Kieran. También agradecemos su comentario sobre el tiempo en cada lugar y lo tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando.
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.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your day in Kyoto, the beautiful sights, and our guide. Thank you for recommending our tour!
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.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Jewell’s kindness and guidance. We also appreciate your comments about the tour duration and will keep them in mind for future improvements.
Excellent tour with a great guide
Mange tak for din dejlige anmeldelse! Vi er glade for, at du nød turen og havde en fantastisk oplevelse med vores guide. Vi håber at byde dig velkommen igen!
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.
素敵なレビューをありがとうございます！京都の有名スポット巡りや写真撮影を楽しんでいただけたとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。またぜひお越しください！
