PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
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Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day!
First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do Temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes buffet lunch.
・Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages on this full-day coach tour efficiently
・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK
・Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
・Visit the gorgeous golden temple
・Enjoy strolling at Sagano Bamboo Forest
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes.
Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
"Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet.
Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu temple is one of the World Heritage Lists in Kyoto. Then It is the must-see temple in Kyoto. Please look at the panoramic view around Kyoto. Because it is located on the Higashiyama hill. Also it has longer history than capital of Kyoto. It was originally built in 778.
Sanjusangendo Temple
Sanju-san-gen-do temple is one of our recommended temples in Kyoto. Because you can find fantastic statues in main hall. Those are called One thousand One " Senju Kannon" statues. Also please enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues.
What‘s Included
A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Admission for Tenryuji Temple
WiFi on board
Admission for Sanjusangendo Temple
Admission for Kiyomizu Temple
Buffet Lunch (If selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission for Kinkakuji Temple
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Lunch is a buffet, so the lunch is the same for vegetarians
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless Specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
From Kyoto (No Lunch)
★: You may have lunch by yourself.
From Kyoto (Lunch)
★: The tour with lunch Buffet lunch
Reviews
13,496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and professional
VASH420,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Its a bus tour that is good for first time visiting. Four great locations to visit with some great knowledge along the way. GARYSUN was an excellent guide very friendly and informative.
Highlights of Kyoto
Yvonne B,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent day out to see the top highlights of Kyoto. Our guide, Sakura was a brilliant guude and was very attentive and knowledgeable, making sure we had a wonderful time. It is a busy but fun day.
One day bus tour of Kyoto
Manolo G,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour of the major temples, shrines and other highlights of Kyoto. Our tour guide Sakura gave a well organized, interesting and informative tour. We highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful tour of Kyoto
BeerMan2013,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At-Chan was a fantastic, knowledgeable and helpful guide. She went above and beyond to make this experience enjoyable and memorable.
Full day tour of Kyoto
sdh7x,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, well paced with good information in a fun way, we managed to get a lot into the day, seeing most of the sights we wanted to see in Kyoto.
A must do trip to see the true Kyoto
Trail686384,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, experienced tour guide At-Chang very knowledgable and approachable. A great day filled with lots of experiences seeing all that you need in Kyoto in one day with easy travel.
Stress free, fantastic, friendly, experience
courtneylK2909GG,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide At-chan was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable. The tour had no hassles, everything went smoothly which made the experience great! Loved the little name calligraphy gift at the end.
❤️
515gemmay,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At-chan was amazing. Very informative and super energetic. We saw lots of temples and shrines. Along the journey we had lots of information provided to us. Tom-san was an amazing driver as well. Thank you
The Perfect Tour Was, Indeed, Perfect!
Kim M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus tour was an amazing whirlwind of information, sights, sounds, and taste! Our guides, Sakura and Nanami, were sweet and very knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable, and the optional lunch was very good. I loved the tour because it gave me a starting point to explore the areas I otherwise probably wouldn’t get to if left to my own devices. In fact, based on Sakura’s description, I booked another trip for a different tour two days later! Be prepared to walk a lot, even though it is a bus tour. I think I did about 15000 steps! So much fun, great way to meet fellow travelers and get some exercise and local history in as well.
An excellent way to enjoy the best sites around Kyoto.
timbG1766JS,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well planned tour visiting a mixture of different Kyoto locations, all at the best times of day, and with a superb buffet lunch. We were attentively and expertly hosted by Sakura and her team who made sure we got the most from the day. Recommended!
From ¥19,500
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