Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Fushimiinari Shrine Bus Tour

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Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Fushimiinari Shrine Bus Tour

Kyoto, Japan

Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Fushimiinari Shrine Bus Tour

$61 { Per Person }

Overview

Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Fushimiinari Shrine Bus Tour Experience

Affordable Kyoto highlights tour with temples, shrines, Arashiyama, and multilingual audio guide.

Details

Discover Kyoto’s iconic highlights on an affordable bus tour designed for families, groups, and travelers with limited time. Visit three must-see landmarks—Tenryuji, Kinkakuji, and Fushimi Inari Shrine—while enjoying scenic city views along the way. Explore the striking Zen gardens of Tenryuji, admire the shimmering Golden Pavilion reflected over its pond, and walk beneath the vivid red torii gates of Fushimi Inari. A multilingual audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean is available onboard for added insight.

Enjoy approximately two hours of free time in the Arashiyama area, home to the famous Bamboo Forest, the lively shopping street, and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge spanning the Katsura River. From tranquil temple grounds to vibrant shrine pathways, this well-paced tour captures Kyoto’s architectural beauty, spiritual heritage, and natural scenery in one seamless experience.

Duration: 6 hours

Location

Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8216, Japan

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Kyoto Sightseeing "OKOSHI" Bus Terminal

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Availability

Offered March through June, Monday through Sunday
72-hour advance booking requirement
8-day advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Shared Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Fushimiinari Shrine bus tour
Admission to Kinkakuji Temple and Tenryuji Temple (Garden only)
Bus fare
Local guide (Japanese language only)
Onboard audio guide (English, Chinese, and Korean)
English-speaking staff at Fushimi Inari Shrine

What's Not Included

Lunch (time will be allocated for refreshments)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Other personal expenses

Know Before You Go

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for prompt boarding.
Infants must sit on your lap
The bus departs on time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to join, and no refunds will be issued.
Infants and toddlers (0-5 years) can join free of charge if they sit on a guardian's lap and do not occupy a seat.
Please inform us of any luggage or strollers when booking.
GPS-enabled multilingual audio guidance is available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
A Japanese-speaking guide will accompany the tour, and you will share the bus with Japanese tourists.
Your boarding ticket also serves as an entry pass for all sightseeing locations. Please keep it safe until the tour ends, as lost tickets cannot be reissued.
Boarding tickets can be exchanged starting three days prior to your tour date.
Please make your own way to the bus terminal.
At each stop, the guide will display the return time. Please confirm it and return to the bus punctually. The bus will not wait for late returnees.