Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

Kyoto, Japan
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Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.

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Stop At: Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture

We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

60 mins
Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, Arashiyama park behind the forest, and amazing view of Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them.

40 mins
We will hop on the bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

40 mins
Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about the temple, and the significance about this place, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view.

60 mins
Next we will go to Nishiki Market by bus.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture

75 mins
Explore the street foods of Kyoto in Kyoto's Kitchen, we will have lunch here and you can also try some delicacies while learning about Japan food culture and its relation with religion.

15 mins
We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Gion Shirakawa, Higashiyama-ku along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture

60 mins
We will go the the quiet side of Gion, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them.

10 mins
Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture

Explore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture

We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • Lunch - Typical Japanese Homemade Set Lunch
  • Entrance Fee
  • Transportation Fee
  • Entry/Admission - Kyoto Station Building
  • Entry/Admission - Nishiki Market Shopping District
  • Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Snacks - Street food at Nishiki Market is not included

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required in public transportations and inside buildings
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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