PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour | 8 hours to 9 hours

7727 Reviews | Kyoto
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From Kyoto (No Lunch)
2 Adults x $133.29
$266.58
Approx Total
$266.58
★: You may have lunch by yourself.
From Kyoto (Lunch)
2 Adults x $140.30
$280.60
Approx Total
$280.60
★: The tour with lunch Buffet lunch

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Admission for Tenryuji Temple
  • WiFi on board
  • Admission for Sanjusangendo Temple
  • Admission for Kiyomizu Temple
  • Buffet Lunch (If selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission for Kinkakuji Temple
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Lunch is a buffet, so the lunch is the same for vegetarians
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless Specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day! First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do Temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes buffet lunch. ・Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages on this full-day coach tour efficiently ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK ・Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ・Visit the gorgeous golden temple ・Enjoy strolling at Sagano Bamboo Forest

Itinerary

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Kiyomizu temple is one of the World Heritage Lists in Kyoto. Then It is the must-see temple in Kyoto. Please look at the panoramic view around Kyoto. Because it is located on the Higashiyama hill. Also it has longer history than capital of Kyoto. It was originally built in 778.

    1 hour

  • Sanjusangendo Temple

    Sanju-san-gen-do temple is one of our recommended temples in Kyoto. Because you can find fantastic statues in main hall. Those are called One thousand One " Senju Kannon" statues. Also please enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues.

    40 minutes

  • Arashiyama

    We will take lunch break in Arashiyama. ★Lunch info (If you choose our tour with lunch) ・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods Enjoy the seasonal buffet along with the superb view from your seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama. (The dates below will be a Japanese set meal instead of a buffet lunch:4/11, 4/13, 4/16, 4/23, 4/25, 5/17)

    1 hour

  • The Bamboo Forest Trail

    We will go through the Bamboo forest trail to Tenryu-ji temple. Bamboo is all year green. Then the beauty is signature of Kyoto. Please bring your camera. Because there are photogenic places.

    30 minutes

  • Tenryu-ji Temple

    Tenryu-ji temple is listed on the World Heritages in Kyoto. There are traditional Japanese garden. The design of the garden is unchanged more than 700 years. You can enjoy beautiful flowers and plants in each season.

    30 minutes

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    Kinkan-ji temple was built in same era as Tenryu-ji temple. Also it is listed the world heritages either. The Golden pavilion is so magnificent covered with pure gold leaves. It is the symbol of Kyoto.

    40 minutes

  • Nijo Castle (Pass By)

    We will pass Nijo Castle on the return way. It has important historic place in Japan. Because the Edo government return the political right to the emperor.

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto currently. Because it has beautiful One thousand Torii gates. You can go through in the One thousand Torii gates. It is an unforgettable experience for you. The inari shrines host the guardian gods for business success, well-being of the family, traffic safety and improvement in performing arts.

    1 hour 5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
  • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
  • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
  • The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
  • We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
  • Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
  • Please​ let​ us​ know​ your​ booking​ numbers​ and​ total​ number​ of​ people​ before​ the​ tour​ if​ you​ have​ several​ bookings​ or​ if​ you​ have​ booked​ separatly.
  • Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
  • Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
  • If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
  • Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.

Free Cancellation

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

7727 reviews

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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 7119 reviews with 5 stars

Awesome experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Rine was a very friendly guide and he helped us in answering every questions we had all the way from vegetarian food picking to shopping .. we had very nice experience of Kyoto with perfect tours and I highly reccomend this tour for everyone who want to explore Kyoto in limited time Big shout out to our tour guide Rine .. thanks Rine , you are awesome !!

Kyoto in a day

Published on Dec, 2024

Lovely full day tour! Rina was a great guide, keeping the group on time, sharing about herself and her bunny, and some nice humour. Each location was given enough time to explore.

Beautiful temples & Shrine. A MUST if you are visiting Kyoto.

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour guide Rina was so caring and sweet. We enjoyed the historical information she provided throughout the day. She was wonderful in providing information and kind. Thank you Rina for an amazing day!

Amazing

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing trip, v good places. And the tour guide Rina made it so special. Very beautiful places to see. Highly recommend with friends or family or on your own

All the sights of Kyoto

Published on Dec, 2024

Rina did a good job bringing us to see all of the famous sights of Kyoto. Thanks especially for letting us know where to take photos at the Fushimi Inari shrine.

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