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Kyoto: Full-Day Guided Bus Tour to Top Highlights with Optional Tickets

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Guided Tour without tickets

Adults

(+12)

$ 99

Child

(3-11)

$ 89.10

Infants

(0-2)

Free

Guided Tour with Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizudera and Nijo Castle

Adults

(+12)

$ 129

Child

(3-11)

$ 116.10

Infants

(0-2)

Free

Kyoto: Full-Day Guided Bus Tour to Top Highlights with Optional Tickets

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 bamboo 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 (if you choose the option with tickets), 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 (If option that includes tickets selected), 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 Temple (if option selected), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take your time to appreciate its impressive wooden stage, panoramic views over Kyoto, and the spiritual Otowa Waterfall, known for its three streams believed to bring health, success, and love.

After your temple visit, follow your guide through the historic lanes of Sanneizaka and Ninenzaka, two of Kyoto’s most charming preserved streets. With their traditional wooden facades, artisan shops, and quaint tea houses, these areas offer a window into Japan’s past and a chance to pick up unique souvenirs.

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 (If you get the one with admission)
  • Entrance to Kiyomizu-dera (If you get the one with admission)
  • Entrance to the Nijo Castle (If you get the one with admission)

Excluded

  • Pick up and drop off
  • Food and drinks

Highlights

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Walk through towering bamboo paths
  • Golden Pavilion: Admire Kyoto’s iconic golden temple
  • Nijo Castle: Explore historic rooms and scenic gardens
  • Kiyomizu-dera: Enjoy panoramic views of the city
  • Fushimi Inari: Stroll through endless red torii gates

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