Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Discover the best of Kyoto in one day with this comprehensive bus tour, which will take you through the city’s most iconic and charming destinations. Enjoy the cultural richness and natural landscapes that have made Kyoto a jewel of Japan, while exploring its famous corners.

Start your adventure at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, a magical place where tall bamboos create a serene environment. Stroll along the leaf-covered paths and listen to the gentle rustling of the wind between the stems. This natural environment will provide you with perfect opportunities for memorable photographs.

You continue to the Golden Pavilion, famous for its dazzling building covered in gold leaves. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and a reflecting pond, this place offers breathtaking views and a unique peace. Here you can enjoy a moment of contemplation and admire the perfect harmony between architecture and nature.

Your next stop is Nijo Castle, a historical site that was the residence of the shogunate. Explore its extensive gardens and tatami rooms decorated with works of art, reflecting the lifestyle of the Japanese nobility. Don’t miss the famous “nightingale singing system”, an ingenious security mechanism of the time.

Next, you head to Kiyomizu-dera, an iconic temple known for its impressive wooden platform overlooking the valley. From here, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto and explore the charming surroundings, filled with craft shops and traditional Japanese sweets.

Fushimi Inari

Finish your tour at Fushimi Inari, known for its thousands of red torii that wind up the mountain. Take advantage of your free time to explore the paths that will take you through a unique landscape, where each torii tells a story. Enjoy the beauty of this spiritual place and the connection with nature.

Included

• Bilingual English/Spanish guide
• Transportation from the meeting point
• Entrance to Golden Pavilion
• Entrance to Kiyomizu-dera
• Entrance to the Nijo Castle

Excluded

• Pick up and drop off
• Food and drinks

Important Information

• This activity is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility.
• Please note that the distances are long and we will spend some time on the bus