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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a reflection in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. 1
A wooden bridge over calm water, with buildings and a hill in the background. 2
A dense bamboo forest with tall, slender bamboo stalks reaching upwards. 3
A Zen garden with rocks and gravel. 4
A traditional Japanese building with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills. 5

Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Zen Garden, and Adashino Day Tour

By InsideOutJapan
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,539 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

  • Visit Kyoto’s top 4 must-see sites in one day — perfect for first-time visitors
  • Start from the Golden Pavilion and Ryoan-ji Zen Garden
  • End in Arashiyama visiting Bamboo Grove, and Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
  • Learn history and culture from a local guide expert
  • Experience both iconic landmarks and hidden serenity

Activity location

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | Near JR Kyoto station Central Exit. In front of the 7-Eleven located on the right side before the exit.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto 1 Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 6,538.71 x 1 AdultP 6,538.71
Total
Price is P 6,538.71

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Italian speaking Travel Story Teller
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transportation (about 1,200 JPY)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee (about 1,600 JPY)

What you can expect

Make the most of your time in Kyoto on this all-in-one highlights tour — a seamless journey through the city’s most beautiful and spiritual landmarks, perfectly designed for first-time visitors seeking both iconic sights and quiet moments of reflection.

Begin at the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), where sunlight dances across gold-leaf walls reflected in tranquil waters. Your guide reveals the history and symbolism behind this masterpiece.
Continue to Ryoan-ji Temple, home to Japan’s most renowned Zen rock garden. The carefully placed stones invite reflection and a sense of deep stillness.

Then head west to Arashiyama, Kyoto’s scenic bamboo forest. As you walk beneath the towering green stalks, the rustling leaves and filtered sunlight create an immersive, meditative moment in nature.
Nearby, discover Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | Near JR Kyoto station Central Exit. In front of the 7-Eleven located on the right side before the exit.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan