Kyoto 1-Day Photogenic Tour to Arashiyama, Gion, Yasaka Shrine & Kifune Shrine
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Description
Grab your camera and hop on a bus to visit some of the best photo spots in Kyoto. Explore the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, the geisha district at Gion, famous shrines, temples and the beautiful kimono forest art installation for memorable pictures.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Tours
1-day Kyoto Photo Tour
Inclusion
- Bus fare
- English-speaking assistant
- Japanese-speaking staff
Start Timings
08:30
Duration
- 11 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:20:00 |
Check-in at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
| 08:30:00 |
Departure
Please make sure to be on time as the shuttle bus follows the schedule strictly. Day: Day1 |
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10:50 Kifune Shrine
Visit the peaceful shrine known for the rows of red lanterns leading its visitors up the stone stairs to the temple grounds. Enjoy the contrast of the colors between the crimson lanterns and the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
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11:20 Depart from Kifune Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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12:00 Okazaki Shrine
Enjoy taking photos of the many adorable rabbit figurines and stone rabbit statues around the shrine grounds dedicated to worshipping the Rabbit God and the God of Fertility. Day: Day1 |
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12:30 Depart from Okazaki Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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Grand Torii Gate of Heian Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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12:50 Hanamikoji Street - Gion
Step into the streets of the Geisha district in Gion. Explore the many tea houses and alleyways as you take photos of the retro street. Take a stroll to Keninji Temple located around 10-15 minutes away on foot. Day: Day1 |
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Yasaka Shrine - Gion
Pay a visit to the iconic shrine also known to be the symbol of Gion and where the famed Gion Matsuri festival is held annually. Day: Day1 |
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14:50 Depart from Gion
Day: Day1 |
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15:05 Yasaka Koshindo Temple - Higashiyama
Explore the temple dedicated to the three wise monkeys and adorned with colorful cloth balls called "kukurizaru." The "kukurizaru" represent playful monkeys that are bound down to control their desire to play. Day: Day1 |
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Hokanji Temple - Higashiyama
Take a photo of the iconic five-story pagoda designated as a cultural property of Japan, also referred to as the Tower of Yasaka by the locals. Day: Day1 |
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16:35 Depart Higashiyama
Day: Day1 |
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17:15 Sagano Bamboo Forest - Arashiyama
Filled with many scenic spots, another famous place in Kyoto is the bamboo grove leading to many temples and shrines. Stop by to take photos within the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
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Kimono Forest - Arashiyama
Stop by Arashiyama Station to see a lovely art installation with nearly 600 poles covered in traditional Kyoto Yuzen dye fabric. See the elegant patterns create a colorful yet dreamy background for your photos. Day: Day1 |
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18:45 Depart from Arashiyama
Day: Day1 |
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| 20:05:00 |
Drop-off at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda:
3-minute walk from JR Osaka Station Sakurabashi Exit
3-minute walk from Hanshin Umeda Station
3-minute walk from Nishi Umeda Subway Station (Yotsubashi Line)
Directions from JR Osaka Station:
From Sakurabashi Exit, head right and keep walking until you reach a restaurant complex called "Umesan Kouji." Go through Umesan Kouji. When you reach the other side, you will see Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, the red building on the corner of the next block.
Nipponbashi:
3-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
3-minute walk from Nippombashi Station (Sakaisuji Line or Sennichi-mae Line)
Namba OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal):
From JR Namba Station (B1F), take the escalator to go up to the first floor. The meeting point is between the Information Desk and Daiso.
A guide with a sign reading "Limon" will be waiting on site.
Download Details
1-day Kyoto Photo Tour
Inclusion
- Bus fare
- English-speaking assistant
- Japanese-speaking staff
Start Timings
08:35
Duration
- 11 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:25:00 |
Check-in at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
| 08:35:00 |
Departure
Please make sure to be on time as the shuttle bus follows the schedule strictly. Day: Day1 |
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10:50 Kifune Shrine
Visit the peaceful shrine known for the rows of red lanterns leading its visitors up the stone stairs to the temple grounds. Enjoy the contrast of the colors between the crimson lanterns and the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
|
|
11:20 Depart from Kifune Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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12:00 Okazaki Shrine
Enjoy taking photos of the many adorable rabbit figurines and stone rabbit statues around the shrine grounds dedicated to worshipping the Rabbit God and the God of Fertility. Day: Day1 |
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12:30 Depart from Okazaki Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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Grand Torii Gate of Heian Shrine
Day: Day1 |
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12:50 Hanamikoji Street - Gion
Step into the streets of the Geisha district in Gion. Explore the many tea houses and alleyways as you take photos of the retro street. Take a stroll to Keninji Temple located around 10-15 minutes away on foot. Day: Day1 |
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Yasaka Shrine - Gion
Pay a visit to the iconic shrine also known to be the symbol of Gion and where the famed Gion Matsuri festival is held annually. Day: Day1 |
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14:50 Depart from Gion
Day: Day1 |
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15:05 Yasaka Koshindo Temple - Higashiyama
Explore the temple dedicated to the three wise monkeys and adorned with colorful cloth balls called "kukurizaru." The "kukurizaru" represent playful monkeys that are bound down to control their desire to play. Day: Day1 |
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|
Hokanji Temple - Higashiyama
Take a photo of the iconic five-story pagoda designated as a cultural property of Japan, also referred to as the Tower of Yasaka by the locals. Day: Day1 |
|
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16:35 Depart Higashiyama
Day: Day1 |
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17:15 Sagano Bamboo Forest - Arashiyama
Filled with many scenic spots, another famous place in Kyoto is the bamboo grove leading to many temples and shrines. Stop by to take photos within the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
|
|
Kimono Forest - Arashiyama
Stop by Arashiyama Station to see a lovely art installation with nearly 600 poles covered in traditional Kyoto Yuzen dye fabric. See the elegant patterns create a colorful yet dreamy background for your photos. Day: Day1 |
|
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18:45 Depart from Arashiyama
Day: Day1 |
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| 20:05:00 |
Drop-off at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
-
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda:
3-minute walk from JR Osaka Station Sakurabashi Exit
3-minute walk from Hanshin Umeda Station
3-minute walk from Nishi Umeda Subway Station (Yotsubashi Line)
Directions from JR Osaka Station:
From Sakurabashi Exit, head right and keep walking until you reach a restaurant complex called "Umesan Kouji." Go through Umesan Kouji. When you reach the other side, you will see Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, the red building on the corner of the next block.
Nipponbashi:
3-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
3-minute walk from Nippombashi Station (Sakaisuji Line or Sennichi-mae Line)
Namba OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal):
From JR Namba Station (B1F), take the escalator to go up to the first floor. The meeting point is between the Information Desk and Daiso.
A guide with a sign reading "Limon" will be waiting on site.
Download Details
1-day Kyoto Photo Tour
Inclusion
- Bus fare
- English-speaking assistant
- Japanese-speaking staff
Start Timings
09:00
Duration
- 11 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:50:00 |
Check-in at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
| 09:00:00 |
Departure
Please make sure to be on time as the shuttle bus follows the schedule strictly. Day: Day1 |
|
10:50 Kifune Shrine
Visit the peaceful shrine known for the rows of red lanterns leading its visitors up the stone stairs to the temple grounds. Enjoy the contrast of the colors between the crimson lanterns and the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
|
|
11:20 Depart from Kifune Shrine
Day: Day1 |
|
|
12:00 Okazaki Shrine
Enjoy taking photos of the many adorable rabbit figurines and stone rabbit statues around the shrine grounds dedicated to worshipping the Rabbit God and the God of Fertility. Day: Day1 |
|
|
12:30 Depart from Okazaki Shrine
Day: Day1 |
|
|
Grand Torii Gate of Heian Shrine
Day: Day1 |
|
|
12:50 Hanamikoji Street - Gion
Step into the streets of the Geisha district in Gion. Explore the many tea houses and alleyways as you take photos of the retro street. Take a stroll to Keninji Temple located around 10-15 minutes away on foot. Day: Day1 |
|
|
Yasaka Shrine - Gion
Pay a visit to the iconic shrine also known to be the symbol of Gion and where the famed Gion Matsuri festival is held annually. Day: Day1 |
|
|
14:50 Depart from Gion
Day: Day1 |
|
|
15:05 Yasaka Koshindo Temple - Higashiyama
Explore the temple dedicated to the three wise monkeys and adorned with colorful cloth balls called "kukurizaru." The "kukurizaru" represent playful monkeys that are bound down to control their desire to play. Day: Day1 |
|
|
Hokanji Temple - Higashiyama
Take a photo of the iconic five-story pagoda designated as a cultural property of Japan, also referred to as the Tower of Yasaka by the locals. Day: Day1 |
|
|
16:35 Depart Higashiyama
Day: Day1 |
|
|
17:15 Sagano Bamboo Forest - Arashiyama
Filled with many scenic spots, another famous place in Kyoto is the bamboo grove leading to many temples and shrines. Stop by to take photos within the lush green forest. Day: Day1 |
|
|
Kimono Forest - Arashiyama
Stop by Arashiyama Station to see a lovely art installation with nearly 600 poles covered in traditional Kyoto Yuzen dye fabric. See the elegant patterns create a colorful yet dreamy background for your photos. Day: Day1 |
|
|
18:45 Depart from Arashiyama
Day: Day1 |
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| 20:05:00 |
Drop-off at Designated Locations in Osaka
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
-
Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda:
3-minute walk from JR Osaka Station Sakurabashi Exit
3-minute walk from Hanshin Umeda Station
3-minute walk from Nishi Umeda Subway Station (Yotsubashi Line)
Directions from JR Osaka Station:
From Sakurabashi Exit, head right and keep walking until you reach a restaurant complex called "Umesan Kouji." Go through Umesan Kouji. When you reach the other side, you will see Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, the red building on the corner of the next block.
Nipponbashi:
3-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
3-minute walk from Nippombashi Station (Sakaisuji Line or Sennichi-mae Line)
Namba OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal):
From JR Namba Station (B1F), take the escalator to go up to the first floor. The meeting point is between the Information Desk and Daiso.
A guide with a sign reading "Limon" will be waiting on site.
Download Details
Activity Detail
Restrictions
- Infants up to 2 years old may join for free but will not have their own seat on the bus. If you wish for your child to have their own seat, please book them as a child. Baby strollers are permitted on the bus, but must be folded in advance. Please note that the operating company will not be responsible if any damages occur to the baby stroller.
Additional Notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This is not a guided tour, however a tour operator who can speak English will be on board.
- If you wish to leave the tour at specific tour locations in the itinerary, please inform the tour conductor on the day of your tour.
- The tour price does not include admission fees and meals. Additional fares will be needed to be paid on site.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- 1 suitcase (up to 90L size) per person can be brought into the bus. Additional baggage may be brought on, however, it would be subject to availability.