Day Trip by Bus to Kyoto from Osaka/Kyoto

Pick an Osaka departure point that works for you, choosing a morning departure location from among Kyoto Station, Umeda’s Nishi-Umeda Hearton Hotel, Nippombashi, or the JR Namba “OCAT.”

Begin your first Kyoto visit by heading to the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. Wander through this religious site’s collection of more than 1,000 brilliant-red “torii” gates and learn about its connection to the Japanese deities of agriculture, business, traffic safety, and a bountiful harvest.

Continue to Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera temple. You’ll have one hour to enjoy the amazing city views from the temple’s viewing platform, and to learn about the temple’s construction with 139 pillars and not a single nail. Following your Kiyomizu-dera visit, head to Shijo-karasuma to enjoy an optional deluxe or standard Japanese style lunch.

After your lunch break, head to Kinkaku-ji temple. Often referred to as “The Temple of the Golden Pavilion,” this elegant complex hosts a collection of peaceful gardens and traditional Japanese-style architecture. At the end of your visit you’ll be dropped off back in Osaka at Namba OCAT, Nippombashi, or Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda.

• An ideal tour for travelers to Osaka who are short on time
• Learn about the history and culture of one of Japan's most beautiful cities
• Visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites

This fun day tour is the easy way to visit Kyoto from Osaka. You'll be picked up from and dropped off at your Osaka accommodation. Don't worry about getting lost or navigating your way around the city on your own, as your guide will keep you on the right track. Throughout the day, visit Kyoto highlights like the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Please note: your tour guide will manage the meeting time of each location as well as the amount of time spent at each location
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
[IMPORTANT] The bus will leave as scheduled and will not wait for late arrivals. Please be on time.
Meeting Time at Umeda, Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda: 8:20 AM
Meeting Time at Nippombashi (in front of Tsurutontan Soemoncho Udon Restaurant: 8:25 AM
Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT: 8:50 AM
Emergency call center available from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm everyday
Only collapsible strollers are acceptable. They will be put in the luggage space while on the bus.
Deluxe or Standard Japanese Style Lunch (if meal is selected; vegetarian option available upon request 3 days before departure at the latest)
Meeting Time at Kyoto Station: 9:05 AM
Tourists for Kyoto Departure: From Arashiyama back to JR Kyoto station, no guide will accompany the tour on the train, so you will travel on your own (ticket included).
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers