Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Nijo Castle
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Description
Explore the ancient city of Kyoto with expert guides! See Kinkakuji Temple, the Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple and more. Choose your course! Full day and morning tours begin at Kyoto's famous Nijo Castle, where the last Edo Shogun restored authority to Japan's Imperial Court. Move on to golden Kinkakuji Temple, before a visit to the Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The full-day adventure continues as you head to the halls of Sanjusangendo with its impressive 1,000 life-sized Kannon statues. Kiyomizudera Temple is your final destination, a historic gem with stunning vistas of Kyoto.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 8 business days (18:00 local time) to 2 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 2 business days (18:00 local time) to 1 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 1 business days (18:00 local time) to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Tours
1-Day Tour with Lunch
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Maximum 20 tickets can be booked
Inclusion
- Lunch
- Admission
- Bus fare
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
08:30
Duration
- 9 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:30:00 |
Pick-up from AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
Day: Day1 |
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Nijo Castle
The grounds consist of two concentric rings of fortification, the Honmaru (main circle of defense) and the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense), along with beautiful gardens and various support buildings. Day: Day1 |
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Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
The top two floors of this gorgeous Zen temple are completely covered in gold leaf and surrounded by one of the most exquisite Muromachi Period gardens in the area. Day: Day1 |
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Kyoto Imperial Palace (All Days Except Mondays)
Located within the beautiful gardens of Kyoto Gyoen, this architectural beauty was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until 1869. *Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event Day: Day1 |
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Mondays and Days when Imperial Palace is Closed)
This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially beautiful during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Day: Day1 |
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Lunch
A pre fixed meal will be served for lunch. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please request at the time of booking. Day: Day1 |
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Make way through the thousand red torii gates as you pay a visit to the God of agriculture. See the many inari foxes as you explore the famed shrine. Day: Day1 |
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Sanjusangendo
This Buddhist temple received the name of Sanjusangendo (Hall of 33 spaces) because of the architecture of its 120 meter long hall. The hall holds 1,000 statues of the Thousand Armed Kannon, one of the most important Buddhist deities in Japan. Day: Day1 |
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Kiyomizu Temple
Offering sweeping views of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple famous for its architecture (not a single nail was used in the construction of the temple) and its waters, which are supposed to grant wishes! Day: Day1 |
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| 17:30:00 |
Drop-off at Select Kyoto Hotels
Day: Day1 |
Restrictions
- Please note that Kiyomizudera Temple contains many stairs. However, wheelchair accessibility is available but will be taking a different path from the regular tour group.
- Children (ages 0-5 years) will be able to participate for free under the following conditions. Tour: An individual seat will not be provided. Please have them sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If there are seats available, they are welcome to use it, however they will not be getting a priority in seating. An individual meal or snack will not be provided as well. If you would like any of the above for children (ages 0-5 years), please book them as a child.
- Written parental consent shall be required for all travelers under the age of 20. Travelers less than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Additional Notes
- Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on Mondays except when Monday is a national holiday. The following Tuesday will be closed instead. Also closed from end of December to the beginning of January. In these circumstances, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead.
- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on May 25.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.
Requirement(s) - other
- Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on Mondays except when Monday is a national holiday. The following Tuesday will be closed instead. Also closed from end of December to the beginning of January. In these circumstances, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead.
- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on May 25.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.
Morning Tour
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Maximum 20 tickets can be booked
Inclusion
- Admission
- Bus fare
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
08:30
Duration
- 4 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:20:00 |
Check-in at AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
Day: Day1 |
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Nijo Castle
The grounds consist of two concentric rings of fortification, the Honmaru (main circle of defense) and the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense), along with beautiful gardens. (For every Tuesday in Jan, July, Aug, Dec, New year's holidays the tour will proceed to Ryoanji temple) Day: Day1 |
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Kinkakuji Temple
Visit this World Heritage Site, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond. Day: Day1 |
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Depending on the day, you will visit one of the following:
Day: Day1 |
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Kyoto Imperial Palace (All Days Except Mondays)
Located within the beautiful gardens of Kyoto Gyoen, this architectural beauty was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until 1869. (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event) Day: Day1 |
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Mondays and Days when Imperial Palace is Closed)
This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially beautiful during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Day: Day1 |
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| 12:40:00 |
Tour Ends at Kyoto Station
Day: Day1 |
Afternoon Tour
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Maximum 20 tickets can be booked
Inclusion
- Admission
- Bus fare
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
13:30
Duration
- 4 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 13:20:00 |
Pick-up from AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
Day: Day1 |
| 13:30:00 |
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Make way through the thousand red torii gates as you pay a visit to the God of agriculture. See the many inari foxes as you explore the famed shrine. Day: Day1 |
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Sanjusangen-do
This Buddhist temple received the name of Sanjusangen-do (Hall of 33 spaces) because of the architecture of its 120 meter long hall. The hall holds 1,000 statues of the Thousand Armed Kannon, one of the most important Buddhist deities in Japan. Day: Day1 |
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Kiyomizudera Temple
Offering sweeping views of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple famous for its architecture (not a single nail was used in the construction of the temple) and its waters, which are said to have wish-granting powers! Day: Day1 |
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| 17:30:00 |
Drop-off at Select Kyoto Hotels
Day: Day1 |
Restrictions
- Please note that Kiyomizudera Temple contains many stairs. However, wheelchair accessibility is available but will be taking a different path from the regular tour group.
- Children (ages 0-5 years) will be able to participate for free under the following conditions. Tour: An individual seat will not be provided. Please have them sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If there are seats available, they are welcome to use it, however they will not be getting a priority in seating. An individual meal or snack will not be provided as well. If you would like any of the above for children (ages 0-5 years), please book them as a child.
- Written parental consent shall be required for all travelers under the age of 20. Travelers less than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Additional Notes
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- During the Jidai Festival on October 22, the Heian Jingu Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced in the itinerary by Chishaku-in Temple. If the Jidai Festival is postponed, we will follow suit with the itinerary change.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.
Requirement(s) - other
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- During the Jidai Festival on October 22, the Heian Jingu Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced in the itinerary by Chishaku-in Temple. If the Jidai Festival is postponed, we will follow suit with the itinerary change.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.