Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour: Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Fushimi Inari, Bamboo Forest & Kinkaku-ji
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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This full-day bus tour in Kyoto lasts about 8 to 9 hours and covers several key landmarks. The tour starts at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where visitors have about one hour to see the temple built in 778 and enjoy views of Kyoto from the hillside location. Next is Sanjusangendo Temple, with a 40-minute visit to see the main hall’s 1,001 Senju Kannon statues. After Sanjusangendo, the coach heads to Arashiyama for a lunch break. The lunch option is a Japanese style buffet featuring local seasonal dishes, served with a view of Togetsukyo Bridge. The buffet menu is the same for all guests and does not include special dietary meals. On April 14 and 16, lunch is served as a set meal instead of a buffet. Following lunch, the group walks through the Sagano Bamboo Forest trail for about 20 minutes on the way to Tenryu-ji Temple. Tenryu-ji is a World Heritage Site with a garden design unchanged for over 700 years, offering seasonal flowers and plants during the 30-minute visit. The tour then continues to Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion, for a 40-minute visit. This temple is also a World Heritage Site and is covered with gold leaf. On the return trip, the bus passes Nijo Castle with a guide commentary from the vehicle. The final stop is Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, where visitors spend about an hour walking through the famous 1,000 Torii gates. This shrine is known for guardian gods related to business success, family well-being, traffic safety, and performing arts. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, multilingual audio guides available in multiple languages on the bus, admission fees for all listed temples, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and the buffet lunch if selected. There is walking involved at all stops, including stairs and hills. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a World Heritage Site located on Higashiyama hill. It was originally built in 778, predating the capital of Kyoto. Visitors have about 60 minutes to explore and enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple terrace.
60 min
Sanjusangendo Temple
The main hall of Sanjusangendo Temple houses 1,001 Senju Kannon statues. Visitors spend around 40 minutes viewing these Buddhist statues arranged in a line inside the hall.
40 min
Lunch break in Arashiyama
Lunch is served during a break in Arashiyama. The option is a Japanese-style buffet with local seasonal dishes, enjoyed with views of Togetsukyo Bridge. The buffet menu is uniform for all guests and does not cover special dietary needs. On April 14 and 16, lunch is a set meal rather than a buffet.
50 min
Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail
Participants walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest trail for about 20 minutes en route to Tenryu-ji Temple. The bamboo remains green throughout the year, offering many photo opportunities.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple is a World Heritage Site with a traditional Japanese garden. The garden’s design has remained unchanged for over 700 years, and visitors can see seasonal flowers and plants during the 30-minute visit.
30 min
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple, also a World Heritage Site, was built in the same era as Tenryu-ji. Known as the Golden Pavilion, it is covered with gold leaf and represents a symbol of Kyoto. Visitors have 40 minutes to explore.
40 min
Nijo Castle (drive-by)
On the return trip, the bus passes Nijo Castle. The guide provides commentary about the castle’s historical role when the Tokugawa shogunate returned political power to the emperor. Visitors view the castle from the bus window.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a popular Kyoto site famous for its 1,000 Torii gates. Visitors spend about 60 minutes walking beneath these gates. The shrine hosts guardian gods for business success, family well-being, traffic safety, and performing arts.
60 min
Meeting point
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
End point
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour: Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Fushimi Inari, Bamboo Forest & Kinkaku-ji
by Japan Panoramic Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥38,976Overview
This full-day bus tour in Kyoto lasts about 8 to 9 hours and covers several key landmarks. The tour starts at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where visitors have about one hour to see the temple built in 778 and enjoy views of Kyoto from the hillside location. Next is Sanjusangendo Temple, with a 40-minute visit to see the main hall’s 1,001 Senju Kannon statues. After Sanjusangendo, the coach heads to Arashiyama for a lunch break. The lunch option is a Japanese style buffet featuring local seasonal dishes, served with a view of Togetsukyo Bridge. The buffet menu is the same for all guests and does not include special dietary meals. On April 14 and 16, lunch is served as a set meal instead of a buffet. Following lunch, the group walks through the Sagano Bamboo Forest trail for about 20 minutes on the way to Tenryu-ji Temple. Tenryu-ji is a World Heritage Site with a garden design unchanged for over 700 years, offering seasonal flowers and plants during the 30-minute visit. The tour then continues to Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion, for a 40-minute visit. This temple is also a World Heritage Site and is covered with gold leaf. On the return trip, the bus passes Nijo Castle with a guide commentary from the vehicle. The final stop is Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, where visitors spend about an hour walking through the famous 1,000 Torii gates. This shrine is known for guardian gods related to business success, family well-being, traffic safety, and performing arts. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, multilingual audio guides available in multiple languages on the bus, admission fees for all listed temples, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and the buffet lunch if selected. There is walking involved at all stops, including stairs and hills. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a World Heritage Site located on Higashiyama hill. It was originally built in 778, predating the capital of Kyoto. Visitors have about 60 minutes to explore and enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple terrace.
60 min
Sanjusangendo Temple
The main hall of Sanjusangendo Temple houses 1,001 Senju Kannon statues. Visitors spend around 40 minutes viewing these Buddhist statues arranged in a line inside the hall.
40 min
Lunch break in Arashiyama
Lunch is served during a break in Arashiyama. The option is a Japanese-style buffet with local seasonal dishes, enjoyed with views of Togetsukyo Bridge. The buffet menu is uniform for all guests and does not cover special dietary needs. On April 14 and 16, lunch is a set meal rather than a buffet.
50 min
Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail
Participants walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest trail for about 20 minutes en route to Tenryu-ji Temple. The bamboo remains green throughout the year, offering many photo opportunities.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple is a World Heritage Site with a traditional Japanese garden. The garden’s design has remained unchanged for over 700 years, and visitors can see seasonal flowers and plants during the 30-minute visit.
30 min
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple, also a World Heritage Site, was built in the same era as Tenryu-ji. Known as the Golden Pavilion, it is covered with gold leaf and represents a symbol of Kyoto. Visitors have 40 minutes to explore.
40 min
Nijo Castle (drive-by)
On the return trip, the bus passes Nijo Castle. The guide provides commentary about the castle’s historical role when the Tokugawa shogunate returned political power to the emperor. Visitors view the castle from the bus window.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a popular Kyoto site famous for its 1,000 Torii gates. Visitors spend about 60 minutes walking beneath these gates. The shrine hosts guardian gods for business success, family well-being, traffic safety, and performing arts.
60 min
Meeting point
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
End point
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.