Kyoto Iconic Sights: Kinkakuji, Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari Tour
- Nijo Castle is a symbol of power for the Tokugawa shogunate. The Crane-Ming floor is cleverly designed to prevent assassins, and the garden is charming in all seasons.
- Heian Shrine is modeled after the architectural style of Heian-kyō. The vermilion torii gate is spectacular, and the scenery is particularly charming in spring and autumn.
- The exterior walls of Kinkaku-ji Temple are covered with gold foil. During the maple leaf season, the golden building and red leaves interweave into a beautiful picture.
- The scenery of Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge changes with the seasons. The bamboo forest path is quiet and beautiful, and it is a place for spiritual purification.
- Nonomiya Shrine is hidden deep in the bamboo forest and is a famous marriage sanctuary, praying for good luck and peace.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousand torii gates. The soft light in the early morning is the best time to take photos.
Options
Chinese tour guide
Inclusions
Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Exclusions
Admission to Nijo Castle entrance ticket: 800 yen/person, entrance ticket + Ninomaru Palace admission ticket: 1,300 yen/person
Admission to Admission to Heian Shrine is free, but you are required to pay for the entrance fee to the shrine garden, which is about 600 yen per person.
Admission to Kinkaku-ji Temple Adults: 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Registration Information
If the applicant is an elderly person over 70 years old or a pregnant woman, they are required to sign a waiver agreement to ensure safety and complete the relevant security procedures. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" column when booking. The operator will send the waiver agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process
Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage for free. Please make a note in the "Special Request" section when placing an order. If you do not inform us one day in advance that you need to bring luggage temporarily, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you from boarding the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. If there are "infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat" among the passengers, please be sure to make a note when placing an order, because even if the infant does not occupy a seat, it will be counted in the approved number of people.
Pre-trip tips
We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information. The email may be mistakenly sent to the spam folder. In peak seasons, the email delivery time may be delayed. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email.
Since this is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. No refund will be given if you fail to arrive on time. Any unexpected expenses and responsibilities incurred due to late arrival will be borne by you.
As this is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages travelling with you.
To ensure your smooth trip, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once confirmed, please avoid making temporary changes. If you fail to get on the bus due to personal reasons, no refund will be given.
Different car models will be arranged according to the actual number of people traveling, and it is not possible to specify the car model
Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks, snowy landscapes, hot spring seasons, festivals, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and the specific arrangements may be adjusted, so please refer to the official notice. If no official notice is received to cancel the event, the operator will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special event cannot meet expectations, no refund will be made.
During the Nijo Castle Rest Day and the Palace Rest Day, we will go to: Heian Shrine
Tips during the trip
During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification one day before the trip. Please prepare in advance.
The operator will try to arrange seats for you, but since this trip is a carpool tour, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please let us know in the remarks, and the operator will try to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day.
The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation of the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide will reasonably adjust the tour order or delete attractions (time) based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests.
You are not allowed to leave the group early or midway during the group trip. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no refund will be given. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group.
Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If you lose money due to the wrong time, the operator will not be responsible for the relevant losses.
Child seats are not available
The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
What's included in Kyoto Iconic Sights: Kinkakuji, Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag. The tour guide and vehicle information will be sent by email between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure. The email may be in the spam folder. In the peak season, the delivery time may be delayed. Please understand. If there are multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag. The tour guide and vehicle information will be sent by email between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure. The email may be in the spam folder. In the peak season, the delivery time may be delayed. Please understand. If there are multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:30, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Nijō Castle, Heian Shrine, * Nijo Castle - the symbol of power of the Tokugawa Shogunate
- During the Castle Rest Day and Palace Rest Day, you will go to: Heian Shrine.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 40 min(s), Self-guided, Kinkakuji Temple, The original name of Kinkakuji Temple is Rokuon-ji Temple. Because the outer walls of the core building of the temple, the Shariden, are all decorated with gold foil, it is nicknamed "Kinkaku-ji Temple".
- [Attraction/experience] 12:30, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Togetsukyō Bridge, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kimono Forest, Nonomiya-jinja Shrine, * Togetsukyo Bridge - a century-old Kyoto landscape painting
- Bamboo Forest Trail - step into nature and purify the spiritual space
- Yuzen's Light Forest - an art installation immersed in a Japanese dream
- Nonomiya Shrine - a pure marriage place deep in the bamboo forest, a mysterious energy field hidden along the bamboo forest trail.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Attraction/experience] 15:30, 1 hour(s) 10 min(s), Self-guided, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - Vermillion Thousand Torii Tunnel
- [Return] 17:00 - 17:30, at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot, Due to the long journey, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the trip ends. If there is any loss due to delay, the operator will not be liable for compensation
- [Return] 18:00 - 19:00, at Namba Shinsaibashi Area, Due to the long journey, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the trip ends. If there is any loss due to delay, the operator will not be liable for compensation
Our Favourites
One-day tour in Kyoto: From the historical symbol of power to the poetic natural beauty, a day in Kyoto is like turning over a delicate painting
- First, we came to Nijo Castle, which was once the power base of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto. Walking into the Ninomaru Palace, it seems to travel through time and feel the atmosphere of the Edo period court. Especially the "crane-singing floor", which makes a "creaking" sound with every step. This design is to prevent assassins, which is clever and mysterious. The dry landscape in the garden and the pine trees complement each other, and the night cherry lights in spring are extremely romantic
- If it happens to be the day when Nijo Castle is closed, the itinerary will turn to the equally historical Heian Shrine. Built in 1895, it imitates the architectural style of Heian-kyō, and the magnificent vermilion torii makes people respect. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring and maple leaves are everywhere in autumn. The garden of the shrine is a secret garden that is beautiful in all seasons
- Then, visit the shining pearl of Kyoto-Kinkaku-ji. This temple, built in 1397, is famous for its gold foil-covered exterior walls. During the maple leaf season, the golden buildings and red leaves interweave into a magnificent picture, a paradise for photography enthusiasts
- Arrive at the poetic Arashiyama in the afternoon, a must-visit for Internet celebrity attractions! The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, and the four seasons change to present different beautiful scenery, spring cherry blossoms, summer greens, autumn maples, and winter snows, like a moving landscape painting. Walking through the Sagano bamboo forest, the sound of bamboo leaves blowing in your face is like natural music, quiet and healing, and is rated as one of the 100 most worthy sounds in Japan Don't forget to visit the mysterious Nonomiya Shrine, this small shrine deep in the bamboo forest is known as a holy place for marriage, praying for good marriage and peace. There is also the "Yuzen Light Forest", a light and shadow trail composed of 600 light pillars with Kyo Yuzen patterns, which can also take dreamy blockbusters during the day, and being in it is like walking into a Japanese dream
- Finally, come to one of the most famous shrines in Japan-Fushimi Inari Taisha. The most attractive thing here is the vermilion "Thousand Torii" tunnel that winds for several kilometers, as if entering the world of gods. In the early morning, there are fewer tourists and the light is soft, which is the best time to check in and take pictures. Foxes are the messengers of the Inari God. Cute fox stone statues can be seen everywhere in the shrine, holding keys or rice ears, which symbolize wisdom and protection.
This one-day tour has both historical monuments and a poetic fusion of nature and humanity, taking you into a real and dreamy Kyoto
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Venues
- Kinkaku Ji Temple
