Kyoto 1 Day Golden Route Bus Tour

【Tour Highlights】 ・Explore Kyoto’s Top UNESCO Landmarks Visit iconic sights including Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), and Arashiyama in one seamless journey. ・Friendly Local English-Speaking Guide Gain rich historical context and insider stories from an expert local guide throughout your trip. ・Flexible 1-Day or Half-Day Options Select the Full-Day tour with a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, or choose the streamlined Half-Day option. 【Choose Your Plan】 ・Full-Day Plan Covers Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, a Kyoto-style buffet lunch, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center. ・Half-Day Plan Covers Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari. Please note: This plan concludes upon arrival at Arashiyama (approx. 12:20 PM) where participants disband. Return transport to Kyoto Station is not included.

1. 1

   Kiyomizu-dera Temple

   1.2 hours

   Discover this world-famous UNESCO heritage site, renowned for its massive wooden stage built without nails, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto.

2. 2

   Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

   1.2 hours

   Walk through the mesmerizing, endless tunnels formed by thousands of iconic vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred mountain.

3. 3

   Arashiyama

   Pass by

   [Half-Day Plan] The tour concludes upon arrival at Arashiyama around 12:20 PM. Participants will disband here and are free to enjoy the area on their own. (Transportation back to Kyoto Station is not included.) [Full-Day Plan] Upon arrival at Arashiyama, we will head directly to a restaurant for a Kyoto-style buffet lunch (approx. 50 mins).

4. 4

   Kyoto

   50 min

   Lunch Break (50 minutes): Kyoto-style Buffet Lunch

5. 5

   Tenryu-ji Temple

   2 hours

   Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the world-famous Bamboo Grove, followed by a visit to Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO site known for its exquisite 14th-century Zen garden (admission fee included).

6. 6

   Kinkakuji Temple

   45 min

   Marvel at the breathtaking Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, glistening above its surrounding reflecting pond.

7. 7

   Kyoto Handicraft Center

   30 min

   Browse a curated collection of authentic, traditional Japanese crafts and find unique, high-quality Kyoto souvenirs to take home.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including many stairs and steep slopes. A steady walking pace is required to keep up with the group. If you have difficulty walking, we kindly advise you not to book this tour.
• This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
• If the minimum number of participants 4 is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be cancelled.
• Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.