Iconic Temples of Kyoto Bus Tour

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Iconic Temples of Kyoto Bus Tour

Kyoto, Japan

Iconic Temples of Kyoto Bus Tour

$57 { Per Person }

Overview

Iconic Temples of Kyoto Bus Tour Experience

Visit Kyoto’s iconic temples by bus: Golden Pavilion, Silver Pavilion, and Kiyomizudera Temple.

Details

Explore Kyoto’s most iconic temples on this affordable bus tour, ideal for families, groups, and travelers with limited time. Visit Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, and Kiyomizudera Temples while enjoying scenic views along the route. A multilingual audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean is available onboard to provide context and enrich the experience.

Admire the dazzling Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji, stroll through the serene rock gardens of Ginkakuji, and take in sweeping city views from the mountainside Kiyomizudera Temple, renowned for its legendary wish-granting waters. This well-paced tour combines Kyoto’s architectural splendor, cultural heritage, and natural beauty in one seamless journey.

4 hours and 30 minutes

Location

Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit, Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting Point

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

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Availability

Offered February through June, Monday through Sunday
72-hour advance booking requirement
9-day advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Shared Golden Pavilion and Ginkaku Kiyomizu Temple Bus Tour
Admission to Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, and Kiyomizudera Temples
Bus fare
Local guide (Japanese language only)
Onboard audio guide (English, Chinese, and Korean)

What's Not Included

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

Know Before You Go

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for prompt boarding.
Infants must sit on your lap
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.
The bus departs on time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to join, and no refunds will be issued.
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.