One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto Discount Tickets

One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto photo
One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto photo
One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto photo
One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto photo
One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto photo

Get your discount tickets for the Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu, save up to 9% !

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Overview

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and spend the day at Japan's most iconic landmarks. Walk Fushimi Inari's famous torii gates, the bamboo grove and Nonomiya Shrine at Arashiyama, the gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage with sweeping rooftop views. Entrance tickets to both temples included. No shopping stops. - Depart from Osaka (Umeda) or Kyoto Station — two convenient starting points - Fushimi Inari — walk the iconic vermillion torii gates up the forested mountain - Arashiyama — bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine and Togetsukyo Bridge in one visit - Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion — entrance ticket included - Kiyomizu-dera wooden stage, sweeping rooftop views — entrance ticket included - Real-time audio in 75+ languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and more. - Guaranteed departure for solo travellers and small groups — book with confidence

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Hearton Hotel. Take the Sakurabashi Gate exit from Osaka Station, turn right and walk 3 minutes. The hotel will be on your left. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure! Meeting time: 7:50 AM Departure time: 8:00 AM

Language Offered

Hindi-GUIDE

Hindi-WRITTEN

Norwegian-GUIDE

Norwegian-WRITTEN

German-GUIDE

German-WRITTEN

Finnish-GUIDE

Finnish-WRITTEN

Russian-GUIDE

Russian-WRITTEN

Portuguese-GUIDE

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Filipino-GUIDE

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Cantonese-GUIDE

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Bengali-GUIDE

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French-GUIDE

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Ukrainian-GUIDE

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Swedish-GUIDE

Swedish-WRITTEN

Korean-GUIDE

Korean-WRITTEN

Malay-GUIDE

Malay-WRITTEN

Greek-GUIDE

Greek-WRITTEN

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Italian-GUIDE

Italian-WRITTEN

Burmese-GUIDE

Burmese-WRITTEN

Spanish-GUIDE

Spanish-WRITTEN

Arabic-GUIDE

Arabic-WRITTEN

Vietnamese-GUIDE

Vietnamese-WRITTEN

Thai-GUIDE

Thai-WRITTEN

Japanese-GUIDE

Japanese-WRITTEN

Farsi-GUIDE

Farsi-WRITTEN

Chinese-CN

Chinese-CN

Polish-GUIDE

Polish-WRITTEN

Hebrew-GUIDE

Hebrew-WRITTEN

Danish-GUIDE

Danish-WRITTEN

Romanian-GUIDE

Romanian-WRITTEN

Turkish-GUIDE

Turkish-WRITTEN

Dutch-GUIDE

Dutch-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Begin at the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Walk the famous tunnel of thousands of vermillion torii gates winding up the forested mountainside — the path seems to stretch endlessly ahead, making it one of the most photographed sights in Japan.
Duration: 80 mins
2. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walk through the ancient Sagano Bamboo Grove with your guide — towering green stalks filter the light and the rustling sound is unlike anywhere else in Kyoto. Guests also have free-roaming time in Arashiyama to explore the surrounding area at their own pace.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Nonomiya Shrine
A small atmospheric shrine tucked along the bamboo path, linked to the classic Japanese tale The Tale of Genji. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Arashiyama Kimono Forest
600 illuminated kimono-fabric poles near Randen station — a striking visual installation along the walking path between the bamboo grove and the main street. Accessible during free-roaming time.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Togetsukyo Bridge
The iconic moon-crossing bridge spanning the Oi River with Arashiyama's forested hills as a backdrop. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Kinkakuji Temple
The gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion was once the villa of the Ashikaga Shogun and is now a Zen temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reflected in its still mirror pond, it is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walk the traditional Higashiyama approach street and climb to Kiyomizu-dera's famous wooden stage — built without a single nail, jutting from the hillside with sweeping views over Kyoto's rooftops. Drink from the three streams of Otowa Waterfall, said to bring success, love, and longevity. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 80 mins

Inclusion

Lunch (if option selected)

Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages)

Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera

Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi

Exclusion

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants (0-2 years) free; no seat or meal included, and must sit on an adult's lap

Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended

Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals

Kindly note the itinerary may be adjusted based on traffic, weather, or timing on the day.

Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus

Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own

For vegetarian requests, please contact us at least 3 days before the tour

For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour

For enquiries, our team is available Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST

Supplied by LIMON Tours

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