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.
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kyoto!
The experience was really good one of my firsts times with a tour guide and it was really calm and on going my tour guide At-chan was really helpful and thoughtful of all the tourists, I would love to book specifically with her again. had so much fun!
suumyatkAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The perfect day in kyoto
Chi-Chan was great! Added a lot of her cute personality to the tour and taught us much about japans culture. We felt very safe with Yamashipa as our driver.
N2158USkristybAug 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent Tour - worth it!
The experience is an excellent way to visit all the "must visit" shrines/temples on Kyoto. Keep in mind, it is a long day but the bus was comfortable and air conditioned, the lunch was excellent with plenty of time to eat and get refreshed, and of course, our guide, Chi-Chan was excellent, accommodating, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly with a positive attitude from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour!
Manfish04Aug 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
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It was awesome. I couldn’t say nice things about this more than the trip and the ease are getting around. It was a little hot that day, but it was. OK.
Allen_WAug 22, 2026VIATOR
Nana was the best guide. Ask for her!
Nana was the best guide ever. She was so intelligent and knowledgeable I learned so much from the day. She was very helpful.
TheLaughterFactoryAug 22, 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.