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A red-and-white bus parked at a bus station with modern buildings and Kyoto Tower in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Interior of a clean, empty bus with rows of blue-patterned seats, each with a white headrest cover featuring text in Japanese. A sightseeing bus parked in an urban area with Kyoto Tower and various buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Kyoto: Guided Temples Bus Tour in Japanese

See a golden temple and walk up to a wooden stage for views

  1. Duration 4h 30mins

  2. Audio guide English, Chinese, Korean

  3. Live guide Japanese

Included

  • Live guide
  • Guided bus tour
  • Audio guide

Not included

  • Entry to the sites and landmarks along the route
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Duration: 4.5 hours
  • 13:30 - Departure from JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 40 mins

    Kinkaku-ji (Shariden), the center of the temple, is a fusion of different architectural styles. The reflection of the building in Kagamiko Pond is breathtaking

  • Ginkaku-ji Temple
    • 45 mins

    Ashikaga Yoshimasa built this villa in the style of Kinkaku-ji Temple. It is said that Yoshimasa himself directed the construction of the garden, which features a circular garden with ponds

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 70 mins

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple is famous for the stage of Kiyomizu. It is registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the cultural assets of the ancient capital of Kyoto

  • 17:45 - Arrive at Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Terminal

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Join a bus tour to explore Kyoto’s most famous temples. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about Kyoto's culture.

Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, and see its reflection in the Kagamiko Pond. Next, explore the peaceful gardens at Ginkaku-ji Temple, the Silver Pavilion. Finally, ascend to the wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple for great city views.

This tour offers a look at Kyoto's main cultural spots, allowing you to spend the rest of the day exploring more of the city on your own.

A physical ticket is required to join the tour, please show your voucher at the meeting point to exchange it for a boarding ticket
  1. Provider: LINKTIVITY
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    Registered address: 9F, 1-Kanda Mitoshirocho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, JP

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  • Cancel for free until 72 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit date

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