Kyoto Highlights Full-Day Tour
From¥19,488
8 hours – 9 hours
Kyoto, Japan
About this activity
Experience Kyoto's rich history and culture in a full-day guided tour, visiting iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Highlights
- Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine's iconic torii gates
- Discover the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Admire the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Experience traditional Kyoto culture and cuisine
Full description
Dive into Kyoto's captivating history and culture with this immersive full-day tour. Begin at the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari. Next, visit the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, perched on a hillside offering panoramic city views. Wander through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene atmosphere. Admire the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf. Throughout the day, enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine and gain insights into the city's rich heritage from your knowledgeable guide. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty, ensuring a memorable Kyoto experience.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking; consider your physical comfort.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
- If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
- The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
- Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
- Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
- Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
- If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
- "Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet.
Traveler reviews
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Best Kyoto experience with Chi-chan!
We joined the tour last minute to see the beautiful sites in Kyoto. Our guide Chi-chan was AMAZING & made our trip very memorable! She was very friendly, great communication skills, organized, funny and just a ray of sunshine despite the weather. We highly recommend booking tours with Chi-chan or her colleagues. The most comfortable and efficient way to enjoy the sites of Kyoto! Thank you very much Chi-chan!
yoojipSep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Best Kyoto experience with Chi-chan
Wonderful experience: the tour covers the most iconic locations and allows plenty of time to fully experience them. A special thanks to our guide Chi-chan who made the tour even more fun and special!
Y3741KKstefanobSep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing tour
Amazing service and incredible guide.
588luisrobertorSep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great Kyoto temple tour!
Chi Chan was awesome! She is so friendly and happy. We thought she did a great job!
396danfSep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Visited Temples, Bamboo Forrest and Shrines
What a fabulous experience today was. Especially with our very informative, bubbly and very friendly guide Den. She was an absolute delight. Was amazing to see parts of Kyoto and hear about so much history. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto.
philmZ4313IQSep 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.