Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour
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), wh
📍Meeting point: Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)
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.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 10mAdmission includedKiyomizu 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
⏱ 1h 10mAdmission includedFushimi 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.
Stop 3
Pass by[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 minLunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch
Stop 5
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedTemple of the golden pavilion is one of the Buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must-visit landmark in Kyoto
Stop 6
⏱ 30 minShopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center
Stop 7
⏱ 2hAdmission includedThe Bamboo grove is a beautiful place to walk. Let's enjoy walk goergeous scenery.Admission fee of Tenryuji Temple included.
What’s Included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Entrance fee of Tenryuji Temple (Full Day plan only)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Government licensed Guide（English Speaking Guide）
- ✓Entrance fee of Kiyomizu-Dera temple
- ✓Entrance fee of Kinkaku-ji (Full Day plan only)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Beverages
Additional Info
- 👶Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •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.
- •This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
- •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.
- •Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- •Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
- •Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
- •IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- •The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- •Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- •If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- •Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- •Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the restaurant.
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