Day Trips

Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour

Name: Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour
Brand: Headout
SKU: 13035
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.4 (408 reviews)

Osaka Castle and cherry blossoms on Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour.

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms, part of Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour.

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms during Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour.

Group of tourists exploring the Fushimi Inari Shrine during the Kyoto Sightseeing One Day tour in Japan

Explore Kyoto through its history - spend a day sightseeing the city’s top landmarks including the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji and Arashiyama. While you’re at it, enjoy a delicious traditional Japanese meal, too!

Highlights

Go sightseeing in Kyoto and learn about its history with the help of an expert tour guide
Visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto God of rice
Admire the views of Kyoto from high up above the Kiyomizudera Temple
Soak in the beauty of the Kinkakuji Temple, that has two floors covered entirely in gold leaf
Explore Arashiyama’s Togetsukyo Bridge and take photographs at the Sogano Bamboo Groves
With an optional lunch and convenient bus transfers, this makes for a hassle-free experience

Inclusions

Admission into all the attractions
Expert English-speaking tour guide
Lunch (optional)
Round-trip bus transfers

Exclusions

Additional gratuities (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Your Experience

Fall in love with Kyoto’s rich history and culture on this day tour of its most famous spots. After getting picked up from the designated meeting point in Osaka, follow your expert tour guide to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates. With ancient origins dating back to 794 AD, the shrine is one of the most important in all of Kyoto and is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto God of rice. You will see many fox statues here, as they are considered to be Inari’s messengers. Continue onwards to Kiyomizudera, which translates to ‘Pure Water Temple.’ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is famous for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. Enjoy a stunning view of the cherry and maple trees below, as well as of the city of Kyoto sprawled out in the distance.

At Kinkakuji, treat your eyes to the sight of the top two floors completely covered in gold leaf. The temple was once the retirement escape of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and later converted into a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Finally, spend some time exploring Arashiyama, Kyoto’s favorite touristy district. Walk the Togetsukyo Bridge, explore the Sagano Bamboo Groves and take pictures against cherry blossoms, before making your way back to the original meeting point!

Know Before You Go

Ticket Information

This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:

S Plan (Buffet Lunch)
A Plan (Japanese-style set lunch)
N Plan (Bus Only)

Important Information

Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
You may have to change buses (the guide will accompany you)

Itinerary

1 Jul to 31 Dec: Daily

8:30 AM onwards: Pick-up
Fushumi Taisha Shrine (80 minutes)
Kiyomizudera (100 minutes)
Kinkakuji (45 minutes)
Arashiyama (80 minutes)
6:45 PM onwards: Drop-off

Discounted Tickets

Ages 3-11yrs enjoy reduced pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

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