Excursions & day trips

Kyoto temples, shrines, and Kimonos guided day tour

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£7,389.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese

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Duration: 10 hours

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Do this because

Enjoy the experience of wearing a Japanese traditional kimono
Discover the tranquil beauty of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a listed UNESCO Heritage
Visit the gold leaf zen temple of Kinkaku-ji
Wander through the thousands of orange gates and forests of Fushimi Inari

What to expect

Go on a journey from Osaka or Kyoto to the temples called Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu, and Kiyomizu-dera. Plus, experience Kimonos, shrines, and more.

At the Golden Pavilion Zen temple in northern Kyoto, be amazed at how the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Hear its retirement villa historical story which also involves a shogun. Then, you'll have the chance to borrow and change into a Kimono. Stroll on the ancient streets, visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and take a picture with the beautiful moment. Return the Kimono at the Fushimi Inari Shrine and wonder down Ishibei-koji alley, Hanamikoji street, and passing by Yasaka shrine. You also have the time to decide to purchase a local Kyoto-style lunch, and visit ancient buildings.

The last stop is Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, famous for its "Senbon Torii ". Ranked number 1 in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years as "the most popular tourist attraction for foreigners in Japan". An ideal place for you to pray in tranquility. In addition, the Ema of Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine is also unique with a shape of a white fox which can be doodled into various god expressions.

What's included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver
Tour guide

Where

Meeting point:

You can choose between two meeting points, either 8:40 am at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), address: 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073; or 9:50 am at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, address Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan.

What to remember

Know in advance:

please choose your preferred designated meeting point by filling out the Additional Comments field while booking: Osaka station or Kyoto station. No hotel pickup is provided
the night before your trip, you will receive an email with important information, such as the tour guide's phone number and the car's license plate number. Make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
the itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons. It is recommended that you have no other activities planned at the end of the trip
no refunds can be provided for latecomers and no-shows

Provider

Tuyi Group Japan Co.，Ltd.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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