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Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

By LIMON
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,797 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 35m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Round-trip transportation by coach
  • English-speaking guide
  • Admission to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari
  • Free time in Arashiyama
  • Ideal for first-time visitors, families, and culture lovers

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, in front of AVANTI (9:05am meeting time, 9:15 departure)
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

From Kyoto with Entry Tickets (No Lunch)
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 35 minutes7h 35m
    7h 35m
  • English

Departs from Kyoto Station. Round-trip transportation and an admission to Kiyomizudera and Kinkakuji are included. Lunch not included - perfect for those who prefer to explore local dining options independently.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:20
Price details
P 3,797.40 x 1 AdultP 3,797.40
Total
Price is P 3,797.40
Until Fri, Apr 3
From Umeda (Osaka) with Entry Tickets (No Lunch)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 20 minutes10h 20m
    10h 20m
  • English

This option includes pickup from Umeda (Osaka). Round-trip transportation and an admission to Kiyomizudera and Kinkakuji are included. Lunch not included - perfect for those who prefer to explore local dining options independently.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 3,797.40 x 1 AdultP 3,797.40
Total
Price is P 3,797.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned comfortable bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Wi-Fi on bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kiyomizudera (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sentio real-time translator (75+ languages)

Know before you book

  • Infants (0-2 years) can participate for free, but will not receive a meal or their own seat on the bus.
  • Halal and Vegan lunches are not available. We recommend booking an option without lunch.
  • For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (message activity provider) at least 3 days before the tour.
  • Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions.

What you can expect

Explore Japan’s Cultural Heart in One Unforgettable Day

Discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, on this full-day guided tour. Visit world-famous shrines and temples, walk through bamboo groves, and soak in the rich spiritual and natural charm that defines this unforgettable city.

To enhance your experience, we offer a Sentio real-time translator supporting over 75 languages, so you can follow the guide’s explanations in your preferred language throughout the tour. Please note that guests must bring their own smartphone and earphones to use this service.

Fushimi Inari Shrine – Path of a Thousand Gates

Begin your journey at Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks:

  • Walk beneath the endless rows of vermilion torii gates

  • Explore the forested hillside trails at this sacred Shinto site

  • Snap photos with fox statues — symbols of the rice deity Inari

A mystical and energizing start to your Kyoto experience

Kiyomizu-dera Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Next, visit the breathtaking Kiyomizu-dera, perched above Kyoto on a forested hillside:

  • Step onto the famous wooden stage with sweeping city views

  • Drink from the Otowa Waterfall’s sacred streams for good fortune

  • Explore temple grounds rich in history, beauty, and seasonal color

Kinkaku-ji – The Golden Pavilion

Marvel at Kinkaku-ji, a Zen temple adorned in gold leaf:

  • Reflect on its glowing image mirrored in the tranquil pond

  • Walk through its elegant landscaped gardens

  • A must-see and one of Kyoto’s most photogenic spots

Arashiyama – Bamboo Grove & Riverside Views

End your day in the peaceful Arashiyama district:

  • Stroll through the Sagano Bamboo Forest, a serene tunnel of whispering bamboo

  • Enjoy free time to explore, snack, or shop in the charming riverside area

  • Optional walk along the Katsura River and the Togetsukyo Bridge

Comfortable Return

After your day of sightseeing, relax aboard a modern air-conditioned coach, returning with unforgettable memories and Kyoto’s timeless spirit in your heart.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Multiple Locations Visited
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, in front of AVANTI (9:05am meeting time, 9:15 departure)
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Osaka Namba OCAT 1F, near DAISO (8:50am meeting, 9:00am departure)
    • 1 Chome-4-1 Minatomachi Naniwa-ku
    • 556-0017, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Umeda (Osaka) Meeting point (7:55am meeting, 8:00am departure)
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan