Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

【Tour Highlights】 ・Explore Kyoto’s Top UNESCO Landmarks Visit iconic sights including Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), and Arashiyama in one seamless journey. ・Friendly Local English-Speaking Guide Gain rich historical context and insider stories from an expert local guide throughout your trip. ・Flexible 1-Day or Half-Day Options Select the Full-Day tour with a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, or choose the streamlined Half-Day option. 【Choose Your Plan】 ・Full-Day Plan Covers Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center. ・Half-Day Plan Covers Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari. Please note: This plan concludes upon arrival at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM) where participants disband. Return transport to Kyoto Station is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI)

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Discover this world-famous UNESCO heritage site, renowned for its massive wooden stage built without nails, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto.
Duration: 70 mins
2. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Walk through the mesmerizing, endless tunnels formed by thousands of iconic vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred mountain.
Duration: 70 mins
3. Arashiyama
[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).
4. Kyoto
Lunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch
Duration: 50 mins
5. Tenryu-ji Temple
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the world-famous Bamboo Grove, followed by a visit to Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO site known for its exquisite 14th-century Zen garden (admission fee included).
Duration: 120 mins
6. Kinkakuji Temple
Marvel at the breathtaking Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, glistening above its surrounding reflecting pond.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Kyoto Handicraft Center
Browse a curated collection of authentic, traditional Japanese crafts and find unique, high-quality Kyoto souvenirs to take home.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Beverages

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

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.

Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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