The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, a famous bamboo forest, and iconic temples await on this best of Kyoto tour with tickets. Explore the city's most emblematic sites and discover its rich history with an English-speaking guide.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Hotel Keihan Kyoto
Where does the activity end?
Fushimi Inari-taisha
If you have other questions, contact us
The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, a famous bamboo forest, and iconic temples await on this best of Kyoto tour with tickets. Explore the city's most emblematic sites and discover its rich history with an English-speaking guide.
We'll meet at the Keihan Kyoto Hotel to begin our tour. We'll hop on a bus to the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama, where, thanks to the early access ticket, you'll have the chance to walk along its trails before other visitors arrive. As you walk along its paths, you'll feel the peace and harmony that this forest offers, especially if the wind causes the bamboo to sway gently.
Next, we'll visit Kinkaku-ji, the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion," one of the most impressive temples in Japan for its golden structure and its reflection in the lake. Our next stop will be at Nijō Castle. As we visit the different tatami rooms, we'll tell you about the shogunate, the military government that was established in the Middle Ages, with this castle serving as its main power center.
Our tour will continue toward the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of the most iconic sites in Kyoto. We'll go on a guided tour of this temple, where you'll enjoy spectacular scenic views of the city from its wooden terrace. Afterwards, you'll be able to grab some lunch in the temple area. We'll then continue toward the Fushimi Inari-taisha, a shrine known for the thousands of red torii (traditional Japanese gates) that make tunnels throughout the mountain. Strolling under these arches will be an unforgettable experience and, without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up our best of Kyoto tour.
Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at this last spot, where we'll conclude this 10-hour and 45-minute tour. Here, we'll tell you how to return to the Kyoto Station.
During the booking process, you can choose between different options:
At times, it may not be possible to visit Nijo Castle. In that case, we'll visit Sanjūsangen-dō Temple instead.
If you have other questions, contact us
Hotel Keihan Kyoto
Where does the activity end?
Fushimi Inari-taisha
