Kyoto Heritage Guided Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera on Luxury Coach with Optional Lunch Tickets at Kyoto Avanti

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Kyoto Heritage Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera on Luxury Coach

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  • Magical atmosphere

Rated 4.80 out of 5, this Kyoto tour earns consistent praise for its knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides who bring the history of each site to life. Visitors highlight all three locations as genuinely beautiful and memorable. Straightforward ticketing and excellent organisation make the whole experience feel effortless.

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Kyoto Heritage Tour: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera

This comprehensive coach tour covers Kyoto's most famous temples, gardens and shrines in one action-packed day. You'll visit the wooden terrace of Kiyomizu-dera temple with its sweeping city views, walk through the emerald bamboo groves of Arashiyama, and climb the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari shrine.

Travel between sites on a comfortable deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, while your English-speaking guide shares stories and background on each location. The tour also includes visits to the golden Kinkaku-ji pavilion and Sanjusangendo hall with its 1,001 statues, giving you a complete taste of Kyoto's cultural heritage in a single day.

What is Included

  • Full-day itinerary covering Kyoto's most famous sites
  • All entry fees to Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and other featured attractions
  • Travel in modern, comfortable coaches with Wi-Fi access
  • English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Multilingual audio guides in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
  • Optional buffet lunch featuring local Japanese dishes with seasonal ingredients
  • Ample free time at each attraction for exploration and photos

Good to Know

This full-day tour operates in all weather conditions, so bring weather-appropriate clothing and an umbrella or raincoat. Arrive at the pickup point at least 15 minutes before departure. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be exploring temple grounds and forest paths with stairs and uneven surfaces.

Many temples on this tour are not fully accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs and uneven paths. Bring some Japanese yen for personal purchases or snacks. Lunch is included if you select the buffet option during booking, or you can bring your own meal for flexibility.

If you're planning to explore more of Japan's cultural sites, consider adding a Tokyo heritage temples tour to your itinerary. For those staying longer in Kyoto, the Kyoto food walking tour offers a perfect complement to this cultural experience.

Why you'll love it

  • Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple and its sweeping panoramic city views
  • Walk through Arashiyama's iconic emerald bamboo groves
  • Climb the famous red torii gate trail at Fushimi Inari shrine
  • Travel in comfort on a deluxe coach with Wi-Fi between all sites
  • English-speaking guide throughout the full-day itinerary
  • Optional lunch available to add to your booking

What's included

  • Deluxe coach transport between all sites
  • Wi-Fi on board the coach
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Visit to Kiyomizu-dera temple
  • Visit to Arashiyama bamboo groves
  • Visit to Fushimi Inari shrine
  • Visit to Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion

Good to know

Age suitability
Suitable for all ages
Know before you go
  • Bring comfortable walking shoes for temple grounds and forest paths

  • Please arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes before departure

  • Be prepared for variable weather by carrying an umbrella or raincoat

  • Carry some Japanese yen for personal purchases or snacks

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions

Visitor guidelines
  • Bring comfortable walking shoes for temple grounds and forest paths

  • Please arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes before departure

  • Be prepared for variable weather by carrying an umbrella or raincoat

  • Carry some Japanese yen for personal purchases or snacks

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Frequently asked

What languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide offers support in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is included if you select the buffet option during booking. You may also bring your own meal.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Many temples on this tour are not fully accessible due to stairs and uneven paths.

Are entry tickets to all attractions included?

Yes, entry fees for Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and other featured sites are covered in the tour price.

What should I bring for the day?

Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera for photos are recommended.

Where you'll be

Kyoto Avanti, 31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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