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Slide 1 of 12, Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, surrounded by trees and reflecting in a pond, Kyoto, Japan.
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, surrounded by trees and reflecting in a pond, Kyoto, Japan.
8 hrs 30 mins
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  • Explore Kyoto’s top heritage sites, including Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Sanju-san-gen-do, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Arashiyama, on a guided full-day coach tour.

  • Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned luxury coach with an English-speaking guide, a multilingual audio guide, and Wi-Fi service on board.

  • Walk through the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove and visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning Zen gardens.

  • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for panoramic city views and Sanju-san-gen-do to see 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

  • Marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji and stroll through Fushimi Inari Shrine’s endless rows of red torii gates.

  • Upgrade and enjoy a Japanese-style buffet lunch featuring a Japanese set meal including local delicacies, seafood, and more.

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  • Explore Kyoto’s top heritage sites, including Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Sanju-san-gen-do, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Arashiyama, on a guided full-day coach tour.

  • Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned luxury coach with an English-speaking guide, a multilingual audio guide, and Wi-Fi service on board.

  • Walk through the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove and visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning Zen gardens.

  • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for panoramic city views and Sanju-san-gen-do to see 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

  • Marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji and stroll through Fushimi Inari Shrine’s endless rows of red torii gates.

  • Upgrade and enjoy a Japanese-style buffet lunch featuring a Japanese set meal including local delicacies, seafood, and more.

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¥19,000
Slide 1 of 8, Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
8 hrs 40 mins - 10 hrs
Transfers available
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  • Explore Kyoto’s top attractions, including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Kinkaku-ji on a day trip with an English-speaking guide.

  • Walk through the iconic red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine and visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for sweeping views of Kyoto from its wooden stage.

  • Pause at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, with its gold-leaf exterior shimmering across a landscaped pond and gardens.

  • Get sweeping views of Kyoto’s cityscape, especially if cherry blossoms or autumn leaves are in season at Kiyomizu-dera.

  • Admire colorful shrine gates and lanterns, and enjoy local food, shopping, and photo ops at Ninenzaka slopes, Ishibe Alley' and Gion’s Hana-koji street.

  • Pick-up is available from meeting points at Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi, Kyoto Station/area, or from hotels in Osaka.

More details
  • Explore Kyoto’s top attractions, including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Kinkaku-ji on a day trip with an English-speaking guide.

  • Walk through the iconic red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine and visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for sweeping views of Kyoto from its wooden stage.

  • Pause at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, with its gold-leaf exterior shimmering across a landscaped pond and gardens.

  • Get sweeping views of Kyoto’s cityscape, especially if cherry blossoms or autumn leaves are in season at Kiyomizu-dera.

  • Admire colorful shrine gates and lanterns, and enjoy local food, shopping, and photo ops at Ninenzaka slopes, Ishibe Alley' and Gion’s Hana-koji street.

  • Pick-up is available from meeting points at Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi, Kyoto Station/area, or from hotels in Osaka.

from Original price¥10,000
¥8,000

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Kinkakuji Temple

Monday9:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday9:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday9:00am–5:00pm
Thursday9:00am–5:00pm
Friday9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday9:00am–5:00pm
Sunday9:00am–5:00pm

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