PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

Join a full-day Kyoto bus tour that takes you to the city’s most iconic attractions, including several Kyoto UNESCO sites. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach, skip the hassle of planning, and enjoy included admissions, multilingual audio guides, and optional buffet lunch.


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  • Free cancellation

What's included

  • Air-conditioned coach with onboard WiFi
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Multilingual audio guidance
  • Admission to: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • Buffet lunch (if selected)

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)

Important information

  • Meeting time: 7:50 AM; Departure: 8:00 AM
  • Meeting location: In front of Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti
  • Not recommended for those with limited mobility – includes walking, stairs, and hills
  • Itinerary is subject to change due to weather, traffic, or operational reasons
  • Lunch options must be selected in advance; on-day additions cost more
  • Infants must sit on laps; the tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Audio guide available in multiple languages

Description:

This expertly guided Kyoto bus tour is the ideal way to visit the city’s most renowned temples and shrines in one day. Explore multiple Kyoto UNESCO sites including the stunning Golden Pavilion, the panoramic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the peaceful Tenryu-ji Zen garden.

Wander through the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and the enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest. With all admissions included and multilingual guidance, this tour is perfect for those who want a seamless Kyoto cultural experience.

Highlights:

  • Visit 4 major Kyoto UNESCO sites in a single day
  • Admire 1,001 golden statues at Sanjusangendo Temple
  • Walk through the magical Sagano Bamboo Forest
  • Be captivated by Fushimi Inari’s 1,000 red torii gates
  • See the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji gleam in the sunlight
  • Enjoy a Japanese-style buffet lunch with scenic views (if selected)
  • Ride in a comfortable coach with WiFi and multilingual audio
  • Pass by Nijo Castle, an important historic site

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

Meeting point & Instructions

Meet at Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti (1F), 31 Nishi-Sannocho, Higashikujo, Minami Ward, Kyoto by 7:50 AM.

Look for the green and white Japan Panoramic Tours flag. The tour departs at 8:00 AM sharp. No-shows or late arrivals cannot be refunded or accommodated.

Reviews & Rating

4.9 / 5 (9,857 Reviews)

“Amazing sites, very well organized, super tour guides! There are so many places in Kyoto to see, the ones on this tour were definitely the best ones to see with a limited amount of time.” Kelly, May 2025  >> See More Reviews

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