Kyoto Bus Tour: Iconic Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple【AW】
Explore Three of Kyoto's Most Iconic World Heritage Sites in a Day!
Kyoto is a beautiful city, but it can be crowded and navigating the logistics can be hectic. Join this comprehensive bus tour to visit three must-see temples in Kyoto: Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Enjoy a complimentary multilingual audio guide available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Operated by one of the most reputable companies in the area, this bus tour is perfect for groups, families, and individuals looking to make the most of their limited time in Kyoto.
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Kyoto Bus Tour: Iconic Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple【AW】
What's included in Kyoto Bus Tour: Iconic Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple【AW】
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kinkakuji Temple
【Kinkakuji Temple】 Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto and has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The center of the temple complex is a golden building standing above a large pond. The building has a unique structure; each floor demonstrates a different architectural style. The top two floors of this building are covered with gold foil to show off the prosperity of the era when it was first built. However, the original temple was burned down by one of the apprentice monks in 1950 and was reconstructed in 1955.
Ginkakuji Temple
【Ginkakuji Temple】 GinkakuThe "Temple of the Silver Pavilion" is one of Kyoto's World Heritage Sites. Unlike the "Golden Pavilion," this temple is not covered in silver, even though that was the creator's original intention. Instead, it is known for its beautiful Zen rock garden, traditional landscaping, and architecture.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
【Kiyomizudera Temples】 Founded in the early Heian Era, this temple offers sweeping panoramas of Kyoto from its mountainside perch. The temple is named for the waters that flow beneath it, which are legendary for their wish-granting powers.
Inclusions
- Japanese-speaking guide
- Admission to all temples visited during the tour
- Transportation (Buses)
- On-board audio guide (English, Chinese, and Korean)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfer
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We offer GPS-enabled multilingual audio guidance, available in English, Chinese and Korean.
- Please note that a Japanese-speaking guide will accompany the tour and you will be sharing the ride with Japanese tourists.
- The boarding ticket you receive also serves as an entry pass for major sightseeing locations. Please keep it safe until the end of the tour, as lost tickets cannot be reissued. Boarding tickets can be exchanged starting from three days prior to your boarding date.
- Please make your own way to the bus terminal. The bus will depart on time, and late arrivals will not be permitted to join the tour with no exceptions (no refunds will be issued.)
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure time for prompt boarding.
- At each sightseeing spot, the guide will display the return time before departure for the next stop. Please be sure to confirm it and return to the bus on time. If you do not follow the instructions, the bus will depart for the next destination without waiting.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit KYOTO Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Terminal
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please check in at the ticket booth at the meetup location in Kyoto Station. Arrive at the Meeting Point by 9:10~20AM. Meeting Point: JR Kyoto Station - Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Karasumaguchi Terminal. https://x.gd/6N1SC Exchange your voucher at the ticket window. The bus leaves at 9:30 AM.