Kyoto Half Day Small Group Tour
Begin your morning with the Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour and explore the city’s most famous sights. Start at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where tall bamboo stalks create a memorable setting for photos. Next, head to the Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, and take in its historic arc
📍Meeting point: Your guide will wait outside the Diesel Store at the Karasuma Oike Station Exit 5 , holding an orange sign.
Begin your morning with the Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour and explore the city’s most famous sights. Start at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where tall bamboo stalks create a memorable setting for photos. Next, head to the Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, and take in its historic architecture and serene gardens. End your tour at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and walk along the winding paths lined with thousands of red torii gates. Travel with a small group and an expert guide for a personal experience of Kyoto’s highlights. Pick-up is available from Osaka or Kyoto, with a convenient drop-off in Kyoto. Enjoy a morning immersed in the city’s history, culture, and natural beauty.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass by08:00 - 08:15 - Depart from Kyoto
Stop 2
⏱ 2hStroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30mExplore the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 30mHead to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates. The tour ends in Kyoto at the Torii Gates
What’s Included
- ✓Hand-picked expert tour guide
- ✓All Transportation
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Meals & drinks
- ✗Entrance fees will be paid directly at the entrance to the attractions
- ✗Personal travel insurance
- ✗Gratuities
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •This tour begins in Kyoto and ends only in Kyoto
- •While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
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