Nijo Castle Kinkakuji Temple Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Shrine Thousand Torii Gates Day Tour
Overview
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Arashiyama's bamboo forest & love shrine
Nijō Castle's 'singing floors
golden Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari's torii gates for luck
Description
08:00 Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area),Look for the GOGODAY small yellow flag when gathering.
09:00 Meet at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in front of the Station
※We are here to welcome all our guests. We will not wait for you after the time limit. Therefore, we recommend that you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.
09:30-10:30 Visit Nijo Castle, the symbol of power of the Tokugawa Shogunate (about 1 hour, at your own expense)
Admission ticket: 800 yen/person, Admission ticket + Ninomaru Palace admission ticket: 1300 yen/person
Closed days: December 29th to 31st at the end of the year, Ninomaru Palace-closed days: Every Tuesday in January, July, August, and December every year ※ and December 26th to 28th, January 1st to 3rd, ※ If the above Tuesday is a holiday, Ninomaru Palace will be open as usual on that day, but will be closed on the following day (Wednesday).
During closed days and closed days, you will go to:Heian Shrine (about 1 hour, free to move around)
11:00-11:40 Visit Kinkakuji Temple (about 40 minutes, ticket fee is at your own expense)
12:30-14:30 Visit Arashiyama Scenic Area (about 2 hours, free time)
15:30-16:40 Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine and the vermillion Thousand Torii Tunnel (about 70 minutes, free time)
17:00 Happy end of the day's tour, start to return.
17:20 The tour ends in Kyoto and the return time is for reference only. The tour may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions.
18:20 Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas disbanded
Additional Info
Stop at:Nijo Castle
Enter Nijo-jo Castle, the only palace in the World Heritage Site. This palace displays the magnificent world of the shogunate. If the museum is closed, visit the Heian Jingu Gaien instead (closed every Tuesday in January, July, August, and December)
Duration:60 minutes
During the city and temple rest days, we will go to Heian Shrine
Stop at:Kinkakuji Temple
The most recognizable building in Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji Temple is a World Heritage Site and was built in 1397. The two-story exterior walls of the building are covered in pure gold leaf, which has continued to shine for centuries.
Duration:40 minutes
Stop at: Arashiyama
Togetsukyo Bridge is a landmark of Kyoto. It spans the river and connects the two sides of the river. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and in autumn, you can enjoy the red leaves on the branches. The changing seasons show different charms. The shops and rickshaws along the bridge add a nostalgic Japanese style.
Walking in the bamboo groove of Arashiyama, the beautiful scenery makes you feel like you are in a bamboo wonderland. Walking in it, your mind will be calm, as if you have become one with nature.
Visit Nonomiya Shrine, a holy place for praying for beautiful love, health and happiness, feel the solemnity and mystery of Japanese shrines, make a wish, and look forward to sweet love and a happy life.
Hundreds of columns in the Kimono Forest are decorated with various Kyo-Yuzen kimonos, each of which embodies the wisdom and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese textile craftsmanship. Step into the Kimono Forest, admire hundreds of columns covered with exquisite kimonos, appreciate the unique charm of traditional Japanese culture, and take precious photos of beautiful memories.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a holy place for praying for wealth. The patron saint of Fushimi Inari Shrine is a fox. You can see foxes holding keys, scrolls, and rice ears in their mouths. They are in charge of wealth, wisdom, and harvest respectively. Don't forget to pray for a smooth career and start a journey of good luck.
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Nijo Castle Kinkakuji Temple Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Shrine Thousand Torii Gates Day Tour
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