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Kyoto Full-Day Tour Golden Pavilion Zen Garden and Bamboo Forest

By InsideOutJapan
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,658 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Kyoto’s spiritual and scenic treasures on this unforgettable walking tour.
Start at the iconic Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, where gold leaf shimmers across a tranquil pond—a symbol of elegance and impermanence.

Next, visit Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan’s most renowned Zen rock garden. The carefully placed stones invite reflection and a sense of deep stillness.
Step into the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. As you walk beneath the towering green stalks, the rustling leaves and filtered sunlight create an immersive, meditative moment in nature.

Continue to Adashino Nenbutsuji, a quiet temple tucked away in the hills, surrounded by thousands of weathered stone statues commemorating forgotten souls. Its peaceful bamboo grove adds to the sacred atmosphere.
This tour is a poetic journey through Kyoto’s soul—where beauty, spirituality, and serenity meet in every step.

Activity location

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • Kyoto Station Building Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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English Guide

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 6,575.16 x 1 AdultP 6,575.16
Paid at activityP 1,082.97
Total
Price is P 7,658.13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Italian speaking travel storyteller
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kinkakuji - Ryoanji - Adashino Nenbutsuji entrance fees

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Famous for its top two floors covered in gold leaf, it sits beside a serene reflecting pond and is celebrated for its stunning architecture and tranquil gardens.

Ryoanji Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Ryoan-ji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its minimalist rock garden. The temple’s simple yet contemplative design embodies Zen principles and attracts visitors seeking reflection and tranquility.

Randen Arashiyama Station Center

  • 1h
Randen Arashiyama refers to the Arashiyama Station on the Randen (Keifuku) Tram Line in Kyoto. It serves as a gateway to the Arashiyama area, providing convenient access to the district’s bamboo groves, temples, and scenic spots along the Hozu River.

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Nembutsu-ji is a quiet Buddhist temple in Japan, valued for its peaceful surroundings and spiritual heritage. It offers visitors a place for meditation, worship, and experiencing traditional Buddhist practices.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

  • 50m
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is a stunning grove of towering bamboo stalks that create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. It’s a popular spot for peaceful walks and photography, immersing visitors in nature’s beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • Kyoto Station Building Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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