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Kyoto Heritage Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera on Luxury Coach with Optional Lunch

Pathway through Sagano Bamboo Forest, Kyoto Day Trip.
Torii gate tunnel at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Japan.
Kiyomizudera Temple pagoda surrounded by autumn foliage on Kyoto guided day trip.
Kiyomizu Temple exterior with wooden terrace overlooking Kyoto cityscape.

Duration

8 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

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5.0/5

(3)

Nelda Jackson

Nelda

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour guide was amazing. she s knowledgeable and well organized. All the locations were amazing. The tickets were easy to purchase.
Boris Dulieu

Boris

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide Nanami was amazing, she explain history of every place we visiting. The places was so beautiful, Nanami was awesome. You can take this trip into Kyoto you won't regret it
    • 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.

    • Full-day tour of Kyoto's heritage spots

    • Transfers from JR Kyoto Station

    • English-speaking guide

    • Entry to attractions

    • A/C transportation via luxury coach

    • Audio guide in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian.

    • Japanese buffet lunch (as per option selected)

    • Landmarks visited:

      • Kiyomizu-dera

      • Tenryu-ji

      • Kinkaku-ji

      • Sanjusangendo

      • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

      • Fushimi Inari Taisha

    • Gratuities

    • Hotel transfers

  • TOTAL DURATION9 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREKiyomizu-dera Temple
    LAST DEPARTUREKiyomizu-dera Temple
    Timeline
    Map
    Kyoto Station
    Start point

    Kyoto Station

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    14 min by A/C Bus
    3.4 km
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Tickets included
    9 min by A/C Bus
    1.5 km
    Sanju-san-gen-do Temple

    2. Sanju-san-gen-do Temple

    Tickets included
    40 min
    Arashiyama

    3. Arashiyama

    3 attractions

    Highlights

    Things to do

    Japanese style buffet lunch (if option selected)
    Japanese style buffet lunch (if option selected)
    37 min by A/C Bus
    11.7 km
    Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

    4. Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

    Tickets included
    40 min
    37 min by A/C Bus
    12.7 km
    Fushimi Inari Shrine

    5. Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Free Admission
    65 min
    13 min by A/C Bus
    3 km
    Kyoto Station
    End point

    Kyoto Station

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  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Accessibility

    • Most parts of the temples are not accessible to wheelchairs and prams/strollers due to the steep steps.

    Additional information

    • The buffet lunch does not have halal, gluten-free, vegan, or lactose-free food options.

    • Guests who do not pick the buffet lunch option can carry their own meals.

    • Meeting point: Kyoto Avanti Building, Tully’s Coffee side near Kyoto Station.

    • Check-in time: 7:50 AM.

    • Children under 3 join free if seated on an adult’s lap (must be noted when booking).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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