Kyoto Bus Tour: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
by Amigo Tours Japan
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This full-day bus tour begins with a 40-minute ride from central Kyoto to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Visitors get early access to the grove before crowds arrive, allowing a quiet walk among the tall bamboo stalks along winding paths. Next, the bus travels about 30 minutes to Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Entry is included if previously selected. Guests can view the gold-covered temple reflected in its pond and explore the surrounding gardens. After Kinkaku-ji, the tour continues to Nijo Castle with another 30-minute bus ride. Admission is included if selected. At Nijo Castle, visitors walk the grounds and see the Ninomaru Palace, famous for its "nightingale floors" that chirp when stepped on, designed as a security measure for the shogun’s residence. The bus then travels 30 minutes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where entry is included if chosen. Before the temple visit, the group has free time for lunch. At Kiyomizu-dera, visitors can admire the wooden stage overlooking Kyoto, the main hall, and the Otowa Waterfall where water is drawn for health and success. The last stop is Fushimi Inari Taisha, reached after a 30-minute ride. Guests have about 90 minutes to walk through the thousands of vermilion torii gates leading up the mountain, visit the main shrine, and see smaller shrines along the way. The tour ends here with instructions provided for returning to Kyoto Station independently. The tour includes bilingual English/Spanish guide service and transportation from the meeting point. Admission fees to Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera are included only if the entry option was selected at booking. Lunch is not included. The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or other conditions on the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kyoto
The tour starts in Kyoto with a 40-minute bus ride to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, leaving from the city center toward the first major site.
40 min
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Visitors enter the Bamboo Grove early to avoid crowds. The walk follows paths lined by tall bamboo stalks, creating a quiet and natural setting for about 80 minutes.
80 min
Kinkakuji Temple
After a 30-minute bus ride, guests with tickets explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion temple covered in gold leaf, reflected in its pond. The visit includes the temple gardens and lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Nijo Castle
A 30-minute bus ride leads to Nijo Castle, where visitors with tickets explore the grounds and Ninomaru Palace for 90 minutes. The palace is known for its 'nightingale floors' that chirp underfoot as a security feature.
90 min
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
After another 30-minute bus ride, the group has free time for lunch before entering Kiyomizu-dera Temple, if tickets were purchased. The 150-minute visit includes the wooden viewing stage, main hall, and Otowa Waterfall.
150 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
The final 30-minute bus ride goes to Fushimi Inari Taisha. Visitors spend 90 minutes walking through thousands of vermilion torii gates up the mountain path, visiting the main shrine and smaller shrines. The tour ends at this location.
90 min
Meeting point
Please meet the guide at the meeting point, outside the Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time for the check-in.
End point
The tour ends at Fushimi Inari, and the guide will give you instructions on how to get to Kyoto Station on your own.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Bus Tour: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
by Amigo Tours Japan
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.$132Overview
This full-day bus tour begins with a 40-minute ride from central Kyoto to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Visitors get early access to the grove before crowds arrive, allowing a quiet walk among the tall bamboo stalks along winding paths. Next, the bus travels about 30 minutes to Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Entry is included if previously selected. Guests can view the gold-covered temple reflected in its pond and explore the surrounding gardens. After Kinkaku-ji, the tour continues to Nijo Castle with another 30-minute bus ride. Admission is included if selected. At Nijo Castle, visitors walk the grounds and see the Ninomaru Palace, famous for its "nightingale floors" that chirp when stepped on, designed as a security measure for the shogun’s residence. The bus then travels 30 minutes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where entry is included if chosen. Before the temple visit, the group has free time for lunch. At Kiyomizu-dera, visitors can admire the wooden stage overlooking Kyoto, the main hall, and the Otowa Waterfall where water is drawn for health and success. The last stop is Fushimi Inari Taisha, reached after a 30-minute ride. Guests have about 90 minutes to walk through the thousands of vermilion torii gates leading up the mountain, visit the main shrine, and see smaller shrines along the way. The tour ends here with instructions provided for returning to Kyoto Station independently. The tour includes bilingual English/Spanish guide service and transportation from the meeting point. Admission fees to Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera are included only if the entry option was selected at booking. Lunch is not included. The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or other conditions on the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kyoto
The tour starts in Kyoto with a 40-minute bus ride to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, leaving from the city center toward the first major site.
40 min
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Visitors enter the Bamboo Grove early to avoid crowds. The walk follows paths lined by tall bamboo stalks, creating a quiet and natural setting for about 80 minutes.
80 min
Kinkakuji Temple
After a 30-minute bus ride, guests with tickets explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion temple covered in gold leaf, reflected in its pond. The visit includes the temple gardens and lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Nijo Castle
A 30-minute bus ride leads to Nijo Castle, where visitors with tickets explore the grounds and Ninomaru Palace for 90 minutes. The palace is known for its 'nightingale floors' that chirp underfoot as a security feature.
90 min
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
After another 30-minute bus ride, the group has free time for lunch before entering Kiyomizu-dera Temple, if tickets were purchased. The 150-minute visit includes the wooden viewing stage, main hall, and Otowa Waterfall.
150 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
The final 30-minute bus ride goes to Fushimi Inari Taisha. Visitors spend 90 minutes walking through thousands of vermilion torii gates up the mountain path, visiting the main shrine and smaller shrines. The tour ends at this location.
90 min
Meeting point
Please meet the guide at the meeting point, outside the Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time for the check-in.
End point
The tour ends at Fushimi Inari, and the guide will give you instructions on how to get to Kyoto Station on your own.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.