Experience Kyoto's rich history and culture in a full-day guided tour, visiting iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Kyoto Highlights Full-Day Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine's iconic torii gates
- Discover the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Admire the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Experience traditional Kyoto culture and cuisine
Description
Dive into Kyoto's captivating history and culture with this immersive full-day tour. Begin at the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari. Next, visit the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, perched on a hillside offering panoramic city views. Wander through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene atmosphere. Admire the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf. Throughout the day, enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine and gain insights into the city's rich heritage from your knowledgeable guide. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty, ensuring a memorable Kyoto experience.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Infants required to sit on laps
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking; consider your physical comfort.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Information
A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus 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.
About operator:
JAPAN PANORAMIC TOURS is a Tokyo-based inbound travel operator, part of the DOA JAPAN / DOA Australia network. We design curated day tours across Japan, including Tokyo, Mt. Fuji and Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa, with English-speaking guides. We also offer private walking tours and bespoke experiences. Our booking partners include KKday, GetYourGuide, Viator, Agoda and other OTA channels. Open hours typically 10:00-17:00, with online appointments and on-site services. Our team emphasizes seamless itineraries, multilingual support, and a deep knowledge of Japan's history, culture and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We pride ourselves on reliable service, responsive communication, and flexible timing.
Basic Information
- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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