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Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu

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10 hours
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About This Tour

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and spend the day at Japan's most iconic landmarks.

Walk Fushimi Inari's famous torii gates, the bamboo grove and Nonomiya Shrine at Arashiyama, the gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage with sweeping rooftop views. Entrance tickets to both temples included. No shopping stops.

- Depart from Osaka (Umeda) or Kyoto Station — two convenient starting points
- Fushimi Inari — walk the iconic vermillion torii gates up the forested mountain
- Arashiyama — bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine and Togetsukyo Bridge in one visit
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion — entrance ticket included
- Kiyomizu-dera wooden stage, sweeping rooftop views — entrance ticket included
- Real-time audio in 75+ languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and more.
- Guaranteed departure for solo travellers and small groups — book with confidence

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages)
  • Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera
  • Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi

✗ Not Included

  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop
Begin at the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Walk the famous tunnel of thousands of vermillion torii gates winding up the forested mountainside — the path seems to stretch endlessly ahead, making it one of the most photographed sights in Japan.
2
Stop
Walk through the ancient Sagano Bamboo Grove with your guide — towering green stalks filter the light and the rustling sound is unlike anywhere else in Kyoto. Guests also have free-roaming time in Arashiyama to explore the surrounding area at their own pace.
3
Stop
A small atmospheric shrine tucked along the bamboo path, linked to the classic Japanese tale The Tale of Genji. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
4
Stop
600 illuminated kimono-fabric poles near Randen station — a striking visual installation along the walking path between the bamboo grove and the main street. Accessible during free-roaming time.
5
Stop
The iconic moon-crossing bridge spanning the Oi River with Arashiyama's forested hills as a backdrop. Accessible during free-roaming time in Arashiyama.
6
Stop
The gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion was once the villa of the Ashikaga Shogun and is now a Zen temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reflected in its still mirror pond, it is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights.
7
Stop
Walk the traditional Higashiyama approach street and climb to Kiyomizu-dera's famous wooden stage — built without a single nail, jutting from the hillside with sweeping views over Kyoto's rooftops. Drink from the three streams of Otowa Waterfall, said to bring success, love, and longevity. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Kyoto Dep/With Lunch(Buffet)

English Speaking Guide
Buffet: Includes buffet lunch at Restaurant Arashiyama
Admission Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Umeda(Osaka) Dep/ Ticket Only

English Speaking Guide
Lunch NOT Included: Select this to bring and eat your own lunch on the tour, or dine at a nearby restaurant of your choice.
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji

Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Kyoto Dep/Ticket Only

English Specking Guide
Lunch NOT Included: Select this to bring and eat your own lunch on the tour, or dine at a nearby restaurant of your choice.
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Umeda(Osaka)/WithLunch(Buffet)

English Speaking Guide
Buffet Lunch inculded
Entry Tickets: Kiyomizudera & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, 3-chōme-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ages 0-2 free(seat, meal not included), must sit on an adult's lap
  • Meeting Time at Umeda, Osaka : 7:50 AM
  • Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking 9:05 AM
  • Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
  • Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety
  • Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.
  • Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
  • For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (contact tour operator) at least 3 days before the tour
  • Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus.
  • For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour.
  • Please note this tour requires walking.
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