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Kyoto Temples & Castle Tour: Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and Kinkakuji from Kyoto

Person photographing tall bamboo in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto.
Visitors entering Nijo Castle's ornate main gate in Kyoto, Japan.
Two women walking through the torii gates at Fushimi Inari, Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera temple with vibrant red architecture in Kyoto, Japan.

Duration

9 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

    • Experience Kyoto in a day with guided transport from Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande to Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the Golden Pavilion.

    • Walk through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, an iconic landscape of towering green stalks and tranquil forest paths.

    • Explore Nijo Castle, the former shogun residence, known for its ornate interiors, nightingale floors, and landscaped gardens.

    • Admire Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf and beautifully reflected in its surrounding pond.

    • Discover Fushimi Inari Shrine’s thousands of red torii gates, leading up Mount Inari in a striking tunnel of vermilion.

    • A full day guided tour of Kyoto's temples and historic castles

    • Bilingual guide in Spanish and English

    • A/C transportation from Kyoto

    • Landmarks visited:

      • Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

      • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

      • Fushimi Inari Shrine

      • Nijo Castle

      • Kiyomizu-dera (if option selected)

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

  • What to Bring

    • Opt for comfortable walking shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a camera for the day.

    What’s Not Allowed

    • Large luggage and bulky items cannot be brought on the tour. Pets, except service animals, are not permitted. Tripods may also be restricted inside certain temples and shrines.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some sites include stairs and uneven paths.

    • Please be prepared for a full day of walking and bus travel.

    Additional Information

    • Your guide will meet you outside Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, holding an Amigo Tours sign.

    • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure to complete check-in.

    • If Nijo Castle is closed, the visit will be replaced with Sanjūsangen-dō Temple.

    • 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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