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Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1-Day Bus Tour in Kyoto

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Tour in Kyoto, taking in Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do and Arashiyama. Run by Japan Panoramic Tours, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Sanjusangen-do
  • Arashiyama
  • Sagano Bamboo Forest
  • Runs 9 hours
  • Tour guide

Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1-Day Bus Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $158.5 per person
Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 9-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do and Arashiyama. It is run by Japan Panoramic Tours, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, the deity of rice and business, and its thousand-plus vermilion torii gates, each donated by a company or family, run in tunnels up the 233-metre Mount Inari behind the main hall. The full loop to the summit is about four kilometres and two hours; most visitors turn back at the Yotsutsuji viewpoint halfway. It is open 24 hours and free, which makes it the one big Kyoto sight you can do at dawn or after dark, when the gates are empty and lit. By nine in the morning the lower tunnels are a slow queue. The fox statues carry keys to the rice granary in their mouths.

The price covers Tour guide, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, Japanese buffet lunch, Kiyomizudera Temple entry tickets and Tenryuji Temple entry tickets. It does not cover Tips, Additional food and drinks and Hotel pick-up and drop-off, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Japan Panoramic Tours before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop

Transfer

(15 minutes)

Kiyomizu-dera

Visit (1 hour)

Sanjusangen-do

Visit (40 minutes)

Arashiyama

Lunch (50 minutes)

Sagano Bamboo Forest

Photo stop, Walk (20 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple

Visit (30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji

Visit (40 minutes)

Nijo Castle

Pass by

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Visit (1 hour)

Transfer

(20 minutes)

Arrive back at

TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop

Transfer: (15 minutes)

Kiyomizu-dera: Visit (1 hour)

Sanjusangen-do: Visit (40 minutes)

Arashiyama: Lunch (50 minutes)

Sagano Bamboo Forest: Photo stop, Walk (20 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple: Visit (30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji: Visit (40 minutes)

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
  • Japanese buffet lunch (if option selected)
  • Kiyomizudera Temple entry tickets
  • Tenryuji Temple entry tickets
  • Kinkakuji Temple entry tickets
  • Sanju-san-gen-do Temple entry tickets
  • Audio headsets for audio guides available in the following languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian

Excludes

  • Tips (optional)
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Important information

Meeting point

TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $158.5
$158.5
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 5318 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
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Barry
September 6, 2026

A memorable and delightful all day trip, very efficiently delivered. Our guide Den was so welcoming and friendly but at the same time professional and patient throughout. The restaurant buffet was all you would hope for and a welcome rest break. Overall I would highly recommend the trip and rate it good value for the cost.

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Natasha
September 5, 2026

Our guide Den was wonderful, she explained everything before seeing the sites. Each site had a dedicated time that was sufficient to see the sights and have time to shop. There were no additional fees, everything was included in the initial package. We strongly recommend if you want to see the famous sights of Kyoto

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Adam
September 4, 2026

Den was an amazing guide, she had a lot of charisma and I learnt a lot about Kyoto from her tour. If you’re a new tourist to Japan I highly recommend this tour, you can visit as many places in a day as you usually would in a week with a decent guide

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Tina
September 16, 2026

Great tour experience. Beautiful culture! Tour guide Den was knowledgeable and highly engaging.

5
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Bjorn
September 14, 2026

Really nice tour with den. Was a nice to see Kyoto this way.

5
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Vanessa
September 12, 2026

Den was a great guide. We learnt so much about the history of the sites we visited.

5
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Michael
September 9, 2026

Den was an amazing tour guide! Thank you sooo much!

5
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Sofia
August 30, 2026

The tour was excellent and I had the change to visit Kyoto iconic venues within a day. The lunch was also very good and with a big variety to choose from. Best part our sweet tour guide, Den , who made the day really joyful! Credits to our great driver as well.

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Francesca
August 23, 2026

That was truly one of the best day trips I’ve ever taken. Hiroko is so sweet and kind; she explained everything to us in great detail and answered all our questions. Lunch was delicious, too, and unfortunately, the time just flew by. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Alvaro
August 22, 2026

Nana was a superb guide. We travelled with a little one that didn’t feel very well and she accommodated a solution so the rest of the family could enjoy the tour. The tour itself was fantastic and well organized. A must do if your first time in Kyoto!

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Ross
August 20, 2026

Really beautiful sights and architecture. The guide really helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend it indeed. Wonderful day apart from the weather.

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Michele
August 17, 2026

Chi-Chan was the most amazing and considerate tour guide. The trip was great and we had a lot of fun

Frequently Asked Questions

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The price does not cover tips (optional), additional food and drinks and hotel pick-up and drop-off. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoes off at every hall, quiet voices, and no photographs inside the halls unless a sign allows it. At a shrine, rinse hands and mouth at the basin, then bow twice, clap twice and bow once; at a temple, hands together without clapping. Dress is relaxed, but shoulders and knees covered is the courteous choice.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour guide, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, Japanese buffet lunch (if option selected), Kiyomizudera Temple entry tickets, Tenryuji Temple entry tickets, Kinkakuji Temple entry tickets, Sanju-san-gen-do Temple entry tickets, Audio headsets for audio guides available in the following languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian
The duration of the Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1-Day Bus Tour is typically 9 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$158.5