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Kyoto by Bus: Nijo, Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari (EN/ES) by Local Operator

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Full-day tour in Kyoto, taking in Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle. Run by AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Arashiyama
  • Kinkaku-ji
  • Nijo Castle
  • Runs 11 hours
  • Bilingual guide in Spanish and English

Kyoto by Bus: Nijo, Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari (EN/ES) by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $129 per person
Duration11 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 11-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Bus/coach, Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji. It is run by AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK, 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 Bilingual guide in Spanish and English, Transportation from meeting point and Admission to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle. It does not cover Food and drinks, 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.

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with AMIGO TOURS JAPAN GK 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

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

Bus/coach

(40 minutes)

Arashiyama

Free time (70 minutes)

Bus/coach

(30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji

Free time (45 minutes)

Nijo Castle

Free time (1.5 hours)

Kiyomizu-dera

Visit, Lunch, Free time (2.5 hours)

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Visit, Free time (1.5 hours)

Finish at

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

Bus/coach: (40 minutes)

Arashiyama: Free time (70 minutes)

Bus/coach: (30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji: Free time (45 minutes)

Nijo Castle: Free time (1.5 hours)

Kiyomizu-dera: Visit, Lunch, Free time (2.5 hours)

Fushimi Inari Taisha: Visit, Free time (1.5 hours)

Includes

  • Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
  • Transportation from meeting point
  • Admission to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera (if option selected)

Excludes

  • Food and drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

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 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $129
$129
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 763 reviews
Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Kate
September 12, 2026

Cesar was a great guide. He was well informed and able to answer all my questions. It was impressive watching him shift between three different languages and sustain his energy and enthusiasm on an almost unbearably hot and humid day. It was also great to tick off so many wonderful experiences in Kyoto.

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Joanna
May 6, 2026

Very good trip. We had wonderful time with Cesear and his stories. It is good that bamboo forest is first as there is less people around 8am. In each place we had enough time to explore the site. We got also few recommendations for the lunch which was very helpful. It and very good day!

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Kelly
April 13, 2026

Ceasar was very knowledgeable and gave us good information about the history and culture of Kyoto and Japan. The places we visited were excellent examples of the best of Japan.

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Ed
May 2, 2026

The tour guide Marie or Maria from Chili was very good. The tour was good a bit expensive, nice bus!

5
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Martin
April 17, 2026

It was a fantastic day. Thanks to Caesar, Ikeda-san and Amigos for the amazing trip. Caesar’s language skills in English, Spanish and Japanese is phenomenal, and local knowledge was excellent. Thank you!

5
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Katharine
April 9, 2026

We had an incredible time, our guide Heli was so knowledgeable and made it such a fun day. We never would have been able to see all the things we did without the tour! Ikeda was an amazing driver and got us everywhere safely!

5
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Brandon
April 6, 2026

The tour guide, Caesar, was Fantasti; he made sure to explain and guide us well. Do know that the lunch is towards the end of the tour to be prepared for that.

5
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Josh
April 2, 2026

Well organised and you see a huge amount in one day. Angeles our tour guide was helpful and informative and ran the day well. N.B. it is better to do the option with tickets included unless you are going to be organised and book your own in advance as otherwise there is a risk that you lose the group while you are queuing for tickets.

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Linda
March 19, 2026

This was a great way to see a lot of the major Kyoto sights. Angeles was a font of knowledge and made the day fun. The bus was comfortable and we never were on it long. The time flew by. Just do it!

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Catherine
March 1, 2026

The tour was a perfect mix of sites Kyoto’s major sites: historical, natural and religious. Each offered something unique, and our guide, Angeles, provided excellent commentary, both in English and Spanish. She kept our group on time and organized and was very enjoyable and professional. The itinerary is well planned and a wonderful way to see many sites in one day without the hassle of trying to figure out public transportation or the high cost of taxis. They welcome food and drinks on the bus which is nice because it’s a long day: 7:30-4:30. Lunch is very late (2pm so prepare some snacks. Dr

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Michal
March 26, 2026

Cézar was great guide. Speaking English and Spanish, making feeling everybody cool, spreading interesting info.

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Cathy
February 20, 2026

Got to see main sites in organized manner. Guide Caesar was exceptional. He could go from English to Spanish to Japanese seamlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
The price does not cover food and drinks. 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.
Bilingual guide in Spanish and English, Transportation from meeting point, Admission to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera (if option selected)
The duration of the Kyoto by Bus: Nijo, Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari (EN/ES) by Local Operator is typically 11 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$129