Kyoto Highlights Guided Tour

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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Discover the best of Kyoto in a single day with this guided bus tour, which takes you to the city's most iconic sights.

With a bilingual guide in English and Spanish, stroll through the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the golden splendour of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and explore Nijo Castle, a former residence of the shogunate.

Enjoy panoramic views from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and walk under the thousands of red torii at Fushimi Inari.

The meeting point is at Kyoto Station, exit C6, outside the New Hankyu Kyoto Hotel. Meet your guide there to begin this 9+ hour adventure.

  • Enjoy history, culture and nature with an expert guide.
  • Admire the city' s most iconic sights and temples .
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple.

What’s included

  • Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
  • Entrance to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
  • Entrance to Nijo Castle
  • Entrance to Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto, Japan's former imperial capital, on a guided tour that combines history, architecture and nature. Start the day at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where tall bamboo trees create a serene and magical setting. Walk along the paths as you listen to the wind rustle through the stalks, a perfect landscape for memorable photos.

Next stop is the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), one of Japan's most impressive temples. This iconic gold-leaf-covered building shines brightly, reflecting in a pond surrounded by traditional gardens. Enjoy the perfect harmony between architecture and nature at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, you will visit Nijo Castle, a majestic residence of the Tokugawa shogunate. Walk through its impressive tatami halls, decorated with traditional paintings, and discover the famous "nightingale floor", an ingenious security system that creaks as you walk. Its meticulously landscaped gardens offer a unique insight into the lifestyle of the Japanese nobility.

The adventure continues at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous for its imposing wooden terrace that rises above a valley. From here, you will have spectacular views of Kyoto and you can wander through the charming streets lined with traditional Japanese handicraft shops and sweets.

The tour ends at Fushimi Inari, Japan's most photographed Shinto shrine, with thousands of red torii winding their way up the mountain. Enjoy free time to walk along this mystical path and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere that surrounds it.

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