Kyoto Day Trip
Day Trip Details
Early in the morning, you'll board the bullet train from Osaka to Kyoto. After a short ride on this famous high-speed train, you'll arrive in the former imperial capital. There, right outside the Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, your guide will be waiting to begin your adventure by bus.
Our first stop will be the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Because we'll start early, we'll be able to stroll along its paths in a unique tranquility before the crowds arrive.
Next, we'll head to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a Zen temple whose radiance reflected in the pond will leave you speechless. From there, we'll travel to Nijō Castle, the former residence of the shoguns, where you can admire its tatami rooms, gardens, and the curious "nightingale floors" that creaked underfoot.
The next stop will be Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous for its enormous wooden terrace suspended on the mountain, offering unforgettable panoramic views of the city. After the visit, you'll have free time in the surrounding area to have lunch on your own and sample the local cuisine.
We'll end the day at the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates that climb the hill. The guide will accompany you to this final stop and provide all the necessary information for your return trip by local transport to Kyoto Station, where you'll catch the bullet train back to Osaka.
The tour will conclude after approximately 12.5 hours.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you can choose between two options:
- Tour without tickets: includes round-trip bullet train tickets and a guided bus tour. Entrance fees to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are not included and must be purchased separately on the day of the tour if you wish to visit the monuments.
- Tour with tickets: includes bullet train tickets, a guided bus tour, and entrance tickets to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
More Information
Duration
12h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Round–trip ticket for the bullet train
English–speaking guide
Admission to Kinkaku
ji Temple (depending on selected option)
Admission to Kiyomizu
dera Temple (depending on selected option)
Admission to Nijō Castle (depending on selected option)
Not included
Food and drink
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Anything else we should keep in mind before reserving?
A - Please keep in mind that visiting the Kiyomizu-dera Temple involves climbing a significant number of stairs and steep slopes.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Amigo Tours Japan Gk Corporate name: AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK Registered Office: Daiwa Shibuya Square 6/F, 16-28 Nampeidai,, Shibuya-ku,, Tokyo, 150-0036, Japan OfficeS-02, Tokyo, Japan Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 11003020277 Contact information Email: japan@amigotours.com Phone: +81120587697
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