Kyoto Highlights Full-Day Tour
About this activity
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
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
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.
Know before you go
- 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 policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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.
- "Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet.
Traveler reviews
Poor Experience + Waste of Money
Unacceptable conditions, sick guide, and poorly managed itinerary We booked this Kyoto tour through Viator expecting a professional guided experience, but it turned into a complete disaster. We ultimately abandoned the tour midway and hired a private guide instead. Key issues that need immediate attention from management: Health & Safety Negligence: Our guide was severely ill with a hacking, flu-like cough. Because it was raining, the bus windows were kept sealed shut, trapping passengers in close quarters with a sick guide for the duration of the trip. Inflexible Operations: It poured rain all day, yet no adjustments were made to the schedule or pacing to ensure a safe, comfortable experience. Lack of Guidance: Rather than leading the group, the guide simply dropped us off in the downpour with an impossibly tight return window. She did not accompany us into the shrine, leaving us to fend for ourselves among massive crowds. Poor Logistics: Finding the bus afterward in the rain was chaotic and stressful due to poor instructions and a lack of support. This tour was a massive disappointment and a waste of money. We strongly recommend that Viator review this local operator's standards for health, customer service, and tour pacing.
Amazing day out
Had a lovely time with my girlfriend and friend exploring all the amazing sites of Kyoto. We managed to see and experience so much in such a short amount of time. Our guide was great and very helpful throughout, I highly recommend to any newcomers to Kyoto who wish to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time.
The guide was more of a...
The guide was more of a facilitator rather than a guide. The trip would have been more valuable if she focused on discussing the history of Kyoto and the different spots rather than showing us some Japanese words and how to pronounce them. Was disappointed that the trip did not include Kyoto Palace.
Wonderful day around Kyoto
Full on day of sightseeing well co-ordinated by our guide Nagomi who was so bright and cheerful all day. If you want to see a lot in a day this tour is perfect.
Kyoto First-timer
My family and I experienced Kyoto for the first time with the wonderful tour guide Sakura-San. She was bubbly, friendly and professional. She was very easy to talk to and taught us some Kyoto history. Lunch was included in our tour, a buffet style which was very delicious. The tour provided us plenty areas to take photos and create new memories. Overall, the tour was a lot of fun and staff was great!