Kyoto Highlights & Optional Tickets Full-Day Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of Kyoto in a single day with our exclusive bus tour! Unlike other tours, we take you to all the must-see landmarks, from the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the breathtaking Golden Pavilion, and even the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha with its endless red torii gates.
With seamless transportation and a professional guide, you'll explore Kyoto's rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes without the hassle. From the serene beauty of Nijo Castle's gardens to the panoramic views at Kiyomizu-dera, this tour offers a complete and unforgettable experience.
*Please note due to circumstances beyond the tour operator’s control, it is possible that Nijo Castle may not be accessible for the visit. In such cases, the tour will instead include a visit to Sanjūsangen-dō Temple.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bilingual English/Spanish guide
Admission to Nijo Castle (if option selected)
Admission to Golden Pavilion (if option selected)
Transportation from the meeting point
Admission to Kiyomizu-dera (if option selected)
Lunch
What To Expect
Kyoto
Begin your adventure by departing the bustling city of Kyoto and heading towards some of the area's most iconic sites. First, you will head to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The bus ride will take approximately 40 minutes.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Your first stop is the enchanting Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, where you'll stroll through towering bamboo stalks that create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. Take in the sights and sounds of nature as you walk along the winding paths, perfect for photography and meditation.
Options
Tickets included
Tickets included : Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizudera, and Nijo Castle.
Tickets not included
Tickets not included
Reviews
515 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not too well organized...
Suresh N,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00Not too well organized Extremely hot day and this should have been taken into consideration by tour operators Have ready access to water, pre select restaurants, have frequent breaks, avoid strenuous hikes If this continues, I am sure people will get sick at some point. Also, have one language hearing the same twice is painful
Fabulous all day tour to really see the beauty of Kyoto
Katy L,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful (and sweaty!) time on this all day tour with Paula and her driver, Nishimura-san. She was a great tour guide and balanced out giving good information with allowing us to explore on our own. I highly recommend going on this tour with Paula and if you are a multigenerational group like we were, the bus option is a must have during the hot Kyoto summer!
Dreadful tour
Valentins Z,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour was poorly organised. In the yur’s point they took us to bamboo forest outside Kyoto where there was nothing to see as temples are not open. The Guide female was not attentive to us, left us behind despite we asked her twice to wait and to repeat what ems he was telling.
Really great tour!! You...
Kerry O,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really great tour!! You will see all of the best sights of Kyoto. Our guide Paula was really great!!
Tour was mostly in Spanish
KENNETH M,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
2.00We've used Viator to book tours many times with no problems, however, this tour sadly isnt worth what we paid. While the guide was very friendly and clearly a kind person, we couldn't understand much of his English as he went back and forth between English and Spanish the entire time to the point much of it wasn't clear. He's also only been in Kyoto for one month and isn't from Japan, so he wasn't able to offer much info. We felt the tour was mostly a glorified taxi service and not anywhere near as good as every other tour we've done on tours all throughout Asia and also in Tokyo. I'd only recommend this tour if you speak Spanish, as it seemed to cater to Spanish-speakers. We felt ripped off a bit and should've just taken taxis to the sites on our own. It would've been cheaper and we wouldn't have been tied to the group all day.
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