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Kyoto cultural heritage one-day tour | Chinese/English speaking tour guide | Kinkakuji Temple & Arashiyama & Sanjusangendo Temple & Kiyomizudera Temple | Including special Kyoto cuisine lunch (departing from Osaka and Kyoto)

Private Day Trips
Digital
10 hours 30 minutes
English
  • Available from both Osaka and Kyoto
  • The car will be accompanied by a Chinese and English tour guide
  • For lunch, you can choose Kobe Beef, one of Japan’s top three representative Wagyu beefs.
  • The itinerary includes the main popular attractions in Kyoto

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Kyoto Day Tour

Additional Info

  • Children under 3 years old (including 3 years old) can participate for free if they do not occupy a seat. If you are traveling with said children, please inform us in the "Remarks" column when booking.

From$54.01Per Person
Available from 26th Jul 2025

What's included in Kyoto cultural heritage one-day tour | Chinese/English speaking tour guide | Kinkakuji Temple & Arashiyama & Sanjusangendo Temple & Kiyomizudera Temple | Including special Kyoto cuisine lunch (departing from Osaka and Kyoto)

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

08:00

VIP Villa Namba Gathering

VIP Villa Namba Gathering
08:10

VIP Villa Namba departure

09:10

Kyoto VIP Lounge Collection

Kyoto VIP Lounge Collection
09:20

Departs from Kyoto VIP Lounge

09:50

The outer walls of the "Relic Hall" in Kinkakuji Temple (40 minutes stay) are entirely decorated with gold foil

The outer walls of the "Relic Hall" in Kinkakuji Temple (40 minutes stay) are entirely decorated with gold foil
11:00

Arashiyama (90 minutes stay) A place surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture

Arashiyama (90 minutes stay) A place surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture
13:00

Enjoy the "Kyomachiya Kobe Shabu Shabu Set Meal" (depending on the selected plan) at a Kyomachiya that is over 100 years old (stay for 50 minutes)

Enjoy the "Kyomachiya Kobe Shabu Shabu Set Meal" (depending on the selected plan) at a Kyomachiya that is over 100 years old (stay for 50 minutes)
14:10

Sanjusangen-do (40 minutes stay) The main attraction is the more than 1,000 Buddha statues in the main hall

Sanjusangen-do (40 minutes stay) The main attraction is the more than 1,000 Buddha statues in the main hall
15:10

Kiyomizudera Temple (100-minute stay) Standing on the top of Kiyomizudera’s stage, you can overlook the panoramic view of Kyoto city

Kiyomizudera Temple (100-minute stay) Standing on the top of Kiyomizudera’s stage, you can overlook the panoramic view of Kyoto city
17:10

Arrive at Kyoto VIP waiting room

18:20

Arrive at VIP Villa Namba

Food and Drinks

Lunch
The meeting point is a dedicated waiting room, providing a comfortable indoor space
The meeting point is a dedicated waiting room, providing a comfortable indoor space
The temple is famous for its unique "Qingshui Stage", a magnificent wooden platform built suspended on the cliff.
The temple is famous for its unique "Qingshui Stage", a magnificent wooden platform built suspended on the cliff.
The itinerary includes enjoying Kobe Beef, one of Japan’s top three representative Wagyu beefs.
The itinerary includes enjoying Kobe Beef, one of Japan’s top three representative Wagyu beefs.
Recommended ways to enjoy Kobe beef shabu-shabu
Recommended ways to enjoy Kobe beef shabu-shabu
The itinerary includes the unique and delicious representative food of Kyoto area - Kyo-Machiya Pork Shabu Shabu Set Meal
The itinerary includes the unique and delicious representative food of Kyoto area - Kyo-Machiya Pork Shabu Shabu Set Meal
Specially developed for vegetarian travelers - Vegetarian Curry Rice
Specially developed for vegetarian travelers - Vegetarian Curry Rice
In Arashiyama, you can also admire the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge across the Katsura River and fully appreciate the natural beauty of Arashiyama’s changing seasons.
In Arashiyama, you can also admire the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge across the Katsura River and fully appreciate the natural beauty of Arashiyama’s changing seasons.
Sanjusangen-do is famous for its spectacular one thousand and one life-size wooden statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Sanjusangen-do is famous for its spectacular one thousand and one life-size wooden statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

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- Introduction to attractions -

  • Arashiyama

Arashiyama is a place surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture. It not only has rich natural scenery, but also has a strong traditional Japanese cultural atmosphere. Immersed in Japan's natural beauty and traditions, this area is known for its majestic mountains, tranquil bamboo forests, and charming streams.

  • Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion Temple)

The Golden Pavilion Temple, also known as the Deer Garden Temple, is a very famous cultural heritage and is included in the World Cultural Heritage List. Kinkakuji is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists seeking inspiration and aesthetic pleasure.

  • Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu Set Meal

Indulge in one of Japan's finest wagyu, Kobe beef, a true representation of the country's top three premium beef varieties. As you take a bite, the delicate marbling melts like snow, and the rich juices dance on your tongue. Each mouthful releases an aromatic depth, lingering long after. This is more than just a meal; it’s a luxurious feast for your taste buds!

Every slice of Kobe beef features stunning marbling, like marble, which is the secret to its melt-in-your-mouth texture. The perfect balance of fat and lean meat creates layers of rich, complex flavors.

For gourmet enthusiasts who seek the ultimate in flavor, Kobe beef is a must-try delicacy. It promises an unparalleled culinary experience, letting you fully appreciate the true meaning of "melt in your mouth."

  • Kyomachiya pork shabu-shabu set meal

The itinerary includes the Kyoto area's unique and delicious representative food - Kyoto Machiya Pork and Tofu Set Meal. Using high-quality tofu as the protagonist, paired with local pork, it presents a light, pure and healthy flavor. The side dishes also include a variety of fresh vegetables, whose freshness, sweetness and nutrition add a lot of color to the dish.

  • Sanjusangendo

The number 33 comes from the belief of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Guanyin Bodhisattva has insight into everything and is compassionate. He can transform into 33 different forms to guide people to salvation. It is no coincidence that Guanyin Bodhisattva is the main deity of Sanjusangen-do Temple, and there are 1,000 small Guanyin statues enshrined in the surrounding halls.

  • Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is located in Kiyomizu, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City. In 1994, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a "Cultural Heritage of Ancient Kyoto". The stage stretches across the front of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and is supported by 139 pillars. Standing at the top of the stage, you can overlook the panoramic view of Kyoto city. The Kyoto cityscape below the stage is spectacular, and its beauty has attracted people since ancient times. When the red leaves, cherry blossoms and new greenery bloom, the scenery here will be even more charming, attracting a large number of tourists every year.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Transportation fare
  • Kinkakuji Temple Admission Ticket
  • Sanjusangendo Tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Kiyomizu Temple Tickets
  • A minimum of 10 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Meals are not included for children under the age of 4
  • If the bus is delayed due to traffic jams or other emergencies, the stop time at each attraction will be adjusted. We apologize for your understanding.
  • The size of the car used in the one-day tour may be adjusted depending on the number of people or conditions on the day, so please be informed.
  • Depending on the situation on the day, passengers who subscribe to the [Chinese-speaking attendant plan] and the [English-speaking attendant plan] may depart in the same car, so please be informed.
  • If you want to change the pick-up location, please be sure to contact customer service two days before departure.

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Meeting / End Points

  • Golden Pavilion Temple

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Purchase Summary

【Travel Conditions】

Travel origin and destination: Osaka and Kyoto

Number of days of travel: same day round trip

Transportation: Chartered bus

Bus company name: Heisei Electric Bus Co., Ltd.

Meals: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times

Accommodation facilities: none

Minimum group size: 10

Team leader: 1

【Travel planning/implementation】

Operating company name: Heisei Electronics Co., Ltd.

Address: 5-22-26 HEG Hall 5th Floor, Honmachi, Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture

License number: Mr. Kan Guanggen registered travel industry No. 2095

Travel Industry Association Name: Full member of Japan Travel Industry Association

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

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Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point