Kyoto Bus Tour with Live Guide & Optional Lunch, from Osaka
- Bus transfers from Osaka
- Multilingual audio guide
- English speaking tour guide
- Admission for Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanju-san-gen-do Temple, Tenryu-ji temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple
- WIFI on board
- Lunch (if option chosen)
Kyoto Bus Tour with Live Guide & Optional Lunch, from Osaka
Key Highlights
- Explore the historic city of Kyoto on an action-packed bus tour from Osaka
- See attractions like Kiyomizu-dera, the Sanju-san-gen-do Temple, Arashiyama, the Tenryu-ji and more!
- Kyoto is a city of magnificent temples, picturesque gardens and traditional tea houses
- Upgrade your tour to include a Japanese style lunch at Arashiyama
- Free WiFi service available on the tour bus!
- Entrances to famous attractions included in the package
- Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned coach transfers
Overview
Explore the historic city of Kyoto on an action-packed tour from Osaka. A city of magnificent temples, picturesque gardens and traditional tea houses, experience the charms of Kyoto on a guided tour as you travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. See Kyoto attractions like the UNESCO world heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera, the Sanju-san-gen-do Temple, Arashiyama, the Tenryu-ji and more!
Upgrade your package to include a sumptuous Japanese style lunch in the picturesque district of Arashiyama.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Reach Osaka station to start the Kyoto tour.
One of the largest cities of Japan, Kyoto is a city steeped in history, culture and religion. There’s much to see and explore in Kyoto and this tour showcases much of Kyoto’s rich and fecund heritage.
Interesting fact about Kyoto: Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium. The city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during WWII because of its exceptional historic value.
The places you will be covering during your Kyoto tour are:
- Kiyomizu-dera: An independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto and a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Sanju-san-gen-do Temple: Known as the Hall of the Lotus King , the temple is famous for its one thousand " Senju Kannon" statues. Enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues.
- Fushimi Inari Taisya Shirine (70 mins): The head shrine of the god Inari, located in Fushimi Ward. The inari shrines hosts the guardian gods for business success, family well-being, traffic safety and improvement in performing arts. One of the historical places that you have to visit when in Kyoto.
- Drive by the To-ji: The five storey Pagoda is an architectural wonder. Pass by the Katsura river and click some memorable shots on the way.
- Arashiyama: Visit Arashiyama, a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty. Arashiyama also refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district.
- Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Tenryu-ji Temple will also be covered by the tour. Enjoy the magnificent views, explore the beautiful traditional Japanese Garden of Tenryu-ji and learn about the famous samurai history of Togetsu-kyo.
- Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple): The top two stories of the temple are made of pure gold. A magnificent temple that should be on every traveller’s list. On the way see Nijo-jo castle and Nishi Hongan-ji temple.
Upgrade your package to include a sumptuous Japanese style lunch in the picturesque district of Arashiyama.
Your tour will come to an end at Osaka station around 6:30pm. You have to make your own way thereafter.
- Kiyomizu-dera: An independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Bus transfers from Osaka
- Multilingual audio guide
- English speaking tour guide
- Admission for Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanju-san-gen-do Temple, Tenryu-ji temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple
- WIFI on board
- Lunch (if option chosen)
- Hotel transfers
Please note
Voucher Information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
The time and order of itinerary may change due to weather and traffic condition on the day.
In case you opt for lunch, you can choose from the vegetarian menu as well. Lunch menu is subject to change.
If any place is closed, you will be taken an to alternative place. This tour involves a lot of walking, please wear comfortable shoes.
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