Perfect Kyoto 1 Day Bus tour with Lunch

Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day!
First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-dera temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes Japanese buffet style lunch.

Highlights

  • Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages in a day!

  • A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour

  • Multilingual audio guidance available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian

  • Visit the gorgeous golden temple

  • Enjoy strolling at Sagano bamboo forest

  • Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Duration

    Approx 9 Hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Wi-Fi service available on the bus

  • Multilingual Audio Guidance

  • Admission for Kiyomizudera Temple

  • Admission for Tenryu-jiTemple

  • Admission for Kinkakuji Temple

  • Buffet Lunch

What is not included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel drop off

  • Muslim-friendly meals, Allergy-friendly meals, lactose-free meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch.

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Tully's Coffee in Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto station
How to go to the meeting point
https://goo.gl/maps/fGjZ1V5aUyH2

Start time

07:50:00

End point

JR Kyoto Station

What To Expect

Experience the magic of Kyoto in just one day with this all-in-one coach tour covering the city's most iconic landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin your journey at the stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where breathtaking views await from its historic wooden terrace. Marvel at 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, at Sanjusangendo Temple, then immerse yourself in the spiritual wonder of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red Torii gates. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest and admire the dazzling beauty of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). A Japanese buffet-style lunch is included, offering a taste of authentic local flavors. This tour is led by a professional English-speaking guide, with multilingual audio guidance available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Ukrainian, perfect for international travelers seeking a rich, cultural Kyoto experience.

Kiyomizu-dera (World Heritages). 8:00 am Depart from Kyoto station. Meeting time 7:50am.

The panoramic view around Kyoto is wonderful! It has a long history before Kyoto became capital.

Sanju-san-gen-do Temple

One thousand " Senju Kannon" statues. Enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues!

Arashiyama

West side of Kyoto.
★Lunch info
・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods

Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Sagano Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple

You can see the beautiful view from Bamboo Forest! Beautiful traditional Japanese Garden.

Enjoy Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with a wide variety of authentic Japanese dishes, from fresh sashimi and crispy tempura to handmade tofu and seasonal vegetables. This traditional Japanese buffet lunch offers the perfect mix of flavors, combining local ingredients with cultural dining experiences for travelers seeking an unforgettable meal.

Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple) (World Heritages)

Its top two stories covered with pure golden leaf. One of the most famous temples in Kyoto!!

Fushimi Inari Taisya Shirine

One thousand Torii.
The Inari shrines host the guardian gods for business success, well-being of the family, traffic safety and improvement in performing arts. It is the head shrine of Inari shrines in Japan.

JR Kyoto Station

Drop off at JR Kyoto Station around 4:30 pm.























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    • Available on August 23, 2025. Additional dates to be announced.

    • Tour Operation: Daily Except: Nov 12th/ Dec 24th

    • Minimum required number of participants: 1 guest(s)

    • Customer Service by: English speaking Tour Guide

    • Multilingual audio guidance available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian

    • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather or any operational reasons.

    • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.

    • The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.

    • Our lunch is buffet. Please note that most of the dishes contains gluten. Customer who has diet restriction for gluten, we do not recommend for booking the lunch.c

    • We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.

    • This tour requires customers to walk around. Comfortable shoes are recommendable.

    • Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance

    • If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.

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