Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights Discount Tickets

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Overview

(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kyoto Station Building
We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
Duration: 30 mins
2. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
60 mins Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them. 40 mins We will hop on the bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
Duration: 100 mins
3. Kinkakuji Temple
40 mins Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view. 60 mins Next we will go to Gion with various modes of transportation
Duration: 100 mins
4. Shijo Kawaramachi
75 mins Explore the shopping street of Kyoto, we will have lunch here and you can also enjoy the view of Japanese Shopping Arcade 15 mins We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion
Duration: 90 mins
5. Gion Shirakawa
60 mins We will go the the quiet side of Gion, entertainment area in Japan where the Geisha works, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them. 10 mins Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha
Duration: 70 mins
6. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Explore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate
Duration: 50 mins
7. Kyoto Station Building
We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Walking Experience

Experienced Local guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Admission fees

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester

This is a walking tour, not recommended for people with bad leg

Supplied by Mandala Japan Experience

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