Early Half Day to Kyoto Highlights | 5 hours

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Early Half Day to Kyoto Highlights
2 Adults x $84.38
$168.76
Approx Total
$168.76

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Experienced local guide with good command of English
  • Transportation fee (around 1300 yen)
  • Admission Fee Kinkakuji (500 yen)
  • Gratuity

Overview

This is a walking tour using public transport to Kyoto's highlights, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Forest and Kinkakuji, the Golden Temple. We are going early in order to beat the crowds and since it's only half day, you still have time enjoy other experiences. We also will learn about the history, the culture and Japanese society all while enjoying the spots

Meeting points

Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokōjichō, ７２１−１ 京都タワービル

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Our guide will meet you in front of Starbucks Kyoto Tower pillar facing Kyoto Station, see picture after booking for more deatails.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando

    We gather at Starbucks Kyoto Tower in front of Kyoto Station, please refer to picture sent inside booking details.

    15 minutes

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Visit The most famous tourist spot in Japan, the shrine with thousand red gates, and learn the most important aspect in Japanese culture, Shintoism while enjoying the great view without the crowds

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, and see the beauty of the nature surrounding it while learning Japanese society

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, learn about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while enjoying breathtaking view.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Kyoto Station Building

    Back to our starting point

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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An experienced guide helped me took in the beauty and culture Kyoto has to offer.

Published on Nov, 2024

I’m so glad I booked this tour through TripAdvisor. We had a wonderful experience last time when we visited Barcelona too. My guide today was Indra. He has a lot of experience, showing me where to take the money shots, how to avoid the crowds ( there were crowds EVERYWHERE!!!) we also talked in depth about Kyoto/Japan’s history, economy and culture. Kyoto is a beautiful city, but I wouldn’t recommend anyone who doesn’t read or speak Japanese to travel alone here. Without India’s help I would be completely lost. The signage here has a lot of room for improvement. But with Indra’s help I got to experience the rich history and the beautiful scenery this city offered. I highly recommend a small group for a more immersive and tailored experience. And I can’t recommend enough our guide today- Indra. Thanks, TripAdvisor!

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