PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

From JPY 19488

4.90

8,890 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Ukrainian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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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

Audio guide is available 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.

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‘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 (Lunch)

★: The tour with lunch Buffet lunch

From Kyoto (No Lunch)

★: You may have lunch by yourself.

Reviews

4.90

8,890 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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The best way to get an understanding of beautiful Kyoto!
Sameer K,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was so so good! Our guide, Kazu-sama, was excellent and the itinerary perfect for a day in Kyoto. We decided to do this tour to see all the highlights and then went back the second day at a more leisurely pace revisiting all the places we loved!
Rina was such an amazing...
Beth L,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Rina was such an amazing guide! She was so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and did such a great job organizing a large group throughout the day. I was traveling solo and this tour was a great thing to do on my first day in Kyoto to see a lot of temples, shrines and places with someone else navigating. I would never have been able to cover so much on my own. It was a good introduction! I highly recommend. The buffet lunch was fantastic too and it was fun meeting new people from all over the world.
Kazu was a great tour...
Kayan M,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kazu was a great tour guide and very efficient. We enjoyed our day and exploring the area. I would recommend this tour.
A well planned and executed in every aspect
BondJay T,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is one of the top excursion I have ever experienced. Before the trip, we contacted to express our concern of motion sickness. The operator relied within minutes and made the proper arrangement. We were seated in the front row. Our meeting time was 7:50. We arrived around 7:15. Since there was much time left, we went into a 7-11 to get coffee and some snack. By the time we got out, people already lined up to check-in. Three tour guides performed the checkin very efficiently. So efficient I think we actually departed before the departing time. Upon getting on the bus, the tour guide introduced herself as Aoi. She gave each party a laminated sheet which has our destinations as well as the map of two important meeting points. Throughout the tour, Aoi provided just right amount of information about the destination. The time control is to the mark. This tour covered 4 temple, a shrine and bamboo forest. Without good timing, it is not possible to finish in time. Buffet lunch in the mall has a lot of choice of typical Japanese food they are very delicious. The bus driver is also very professional, in the busy street of Kyoto, I had not feet any sudden break at all. To summarize. This excursion is very well organized. The operator thought of every way to make guests comfortable. Planing, guide, and driver are all doing their best.
Good value, good guide, very big group
Neil A,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Doing a bus tour is a great way to see the top sights in Kyoto because they are a bit spread out across the city. The downside is that this is a BIG bus tour. Our bus on a busy Cherry Blossom season Thursday was one of four, and they were all large buses. If you want an intimate tour this is not for you. Because the group was so big, the tour guide gave explanations about the places we saw before we got there and then we were free to wander at our own pace. Unfortunately that means you don't have a tour guide showing you the actual spots and explaining things. Still, this was a quality tour and a good value.