Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu
Overview
Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and spend the day at Japan's most iconic landmarks.
Walk Fushimi Inari's famous torii gates, the bamboo grove and Nonomiya Shrine at Arashiyama, the gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage with sweeping rooftop views. Entrance tickets to both temples included. No shopping stops.
- Depart from Osaka (Umeda) or Kyoto Station — two convenient starting points
- Fushimi Inari — walk the iconic vermillion torii gates up the forested mountain
- Arashiyama — bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine and Togetsukyo Bridge in one visit
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion — entrance ticket included
- Kiyomizu-dera wooden stage, sweeping rooftop views — entrance ticket included
- Real-time audio in 75+ languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and more.
- Guaranteed departure for solo travellers and small groups — book with confidence
What's Included
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera
- Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
- Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages)
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nonomiya Shrine
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arashiyama Kimono Forest
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Togetsukyo Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kinkakuji Temple
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years) free; no seat or meal included, and must sit on an adult's lap
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
- Kindly note the itinerary may be adjusted based on traffic, weather, or timing on the day.
- Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus
- Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
- For vegetarian requests, please contact us at least 3 days before the tour
- For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour
- For enquiries, our team is available Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-20415P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Lunch (if option selected).
- Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera.
- Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi.
- Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages).
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket to Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizudera
- Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi
- Multilingual guide with real-time audio translation (75+ languages)
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years) free; no seat or meal included, and must sit on an adult's lap
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
- Please check in 10 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for late arrivals
- Kindly note the itinerary may be adjusted based on traffic, weather, or timing on the day.
- Folding strollers are allowed. They will be stored with the luggage on the bus
- Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own
- For vegetarian requests, please contact us at least 3 days before the tour
- For any changes or amendments, please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour
- For enquiries, our team is available Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
