PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
Description
Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day! First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do Temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes buffet lunch. ・Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages on this full-day coach tour efficiently ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK ・Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ・Visit the gorgeous golden temple ・Enjoy strolling at Sagano Bamboo Forest
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Kiyomizu temple is one of the World Heritage Lists in Kyoto. Then It is the must-see temple in Kyoto. Please look at the panoramic view around Kyoto. Because it is located on the Higashiyama hill. Also it has longer history than capital of Kyoto. It was originally built in 778.
Sanju-san-gen-do temple is one of our recommended temples in Kyoto. Because you can find fantastic statues in main hall. Those are called One thousand One " Senju Kannon" statues. Also please enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues.
We will take lunch break in Arashiyama. ★Lunch info (If you choose our tour with lunch) ・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods Enjoy the seasonal buffet along with the superb view from your seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama. Please note that the buffet offers the same menu for all guests. *Muslim-friendly, Halal,Vegan meals, Gluten free, and Allergy-friendly meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch and bring your own lunch. （The dates below will be a Japanese set meal instead of a buffet lunch:4/14, 4/16）
We will go through the Bamboo forest trail to Tenryu-ji temple. Bamboo is all year green. Then the beauty is signature of Kyoto. Please bring your camera. Because there are photogenic places.
Tenryu-ji temple is listed on the World Heritages in Kyoto. There are traditional Japanese garden. The design of the garden is unchanged more than 700 years. You can enjoy beautiful flowers and plants in each season.
Kinkan-ji temple was built in same era as Tenryu-ji temple. Also it is listed the world heritages either. The Golden pavilion is so magnificent covered with pure gold leaves. It is the symbol of Kyoto.
We will pass Nijo Castle on the return way. It was an important place in Japanese history because the Tokugawa shogunate returned the political power to the emperor. Please enjoy the guide’s commentary as you view the castle from the bus window.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto currently. Because it has beautiful One thousand Torii gates. You can go through in the One thousand Torii gates. It is an unforgettable experience for you. The inari shrines host the guardian gods for business success, well-being of the family, traffic safety and improvement in performing arts.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
- If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
- The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
- Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
- Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
- Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
- If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
- "Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet.
- Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
Reviews(16,056)
Great experience. Dan is very nice and knowledgeable.
Atchan was a wonderful guide full of energy. She was very helpful and explained everything well. We had a great time visiting the temples.
We booked last minute because of rainy weather and wanted something to do and this ended up being the best part of our trip. At-Chan was so pleasant and answered all of our questions. She made the tour very personal. Even during a typhoon/tropical storm, the stops were awesome. Recommend to everyone!
Atchan was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide! Her knowledge of the sites was great and she was so kind and positive :) The tour was a great value and made the process of seeing kyotos hot spots incredibly easy. The lunch was great and allowed us to get a taste of different Japanese dishes. The tour also ran on time which was a great benefit as well. Would absolutely recommend; if you’re considering it…book it :)
At-Chan was the most wonderful tour guide ever!!! We missed our bus (oops! - don’t be like us and arrive on time - no need to stop at the family Mart before because lunch is early!) however, TripAdvisor gave us quick direction on where to meet the group via taxi. Upon arrival, at-Chan greeted us so kindly!! We learned so much Japanese during this tour. At-Chan gave her heart and soul into this experience and can tell she truly enjoys what she does. Okini, at-Chan! :)
The tour hit just about all of the Temples and Shrines we were looking to visit. The tour provides easy access, travel, and knowledgeable information about the locations. If you are lucky enough to have At-Chan as your tour guide, she is the best!
At-Chan was a great tour guide! High energy and made sure the whole group understood the meeting times and where we were to go. Amount of time at each location was very good as well.
At-Chan was a FANTASTIC tour guide. She is so kind and made sure each of us had a great time. I learned so much, and it was the a big highlight of my trip!
At-Chan was very kind and energetic while providing lots of information on the places we visited.
At’Chan was great and she was super funny to be around, she gave us lots of good advice and places to go for the next couple days of our trips. all the places we saw were absolutely stunning and she showed us the “local spots” of the tour which we probably wouldn’t have known without her. the food was great and lots of options. great tour overall would definitely recommend
