Book From Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu Temple Area, & Fushimi-Inari Shrine Guided Day Tour online with from $50.85, save 20%, free cancellation. Compare ticket options, check dates, and complete your booking securely on TickYourList.
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Embark on a captivating journey through Kyoto's historical and architectural wonders, starting from your preferred location in Kyoto or Osaka. Travel in style and comfort as you visit Kinkakuji, the renowned Golden Pavilion, exquisitely embellished with gold leaf on its top two floors. Despite facing multiple fires in the past, this Zen temple stands as a resilient symbol of history.
As the day unfolds, you'll explore the enchanting Kiyomizu-dera precinct, featuring a remarkable wooden stage offering panoramic views of the city. Experience the essence of Japanese tradition by donning a Kimono at your own cost and savoring local delicacies for lunch. Stroll along the charming Nineizaka and Sanneizaka pedestrian lanes, dotted with quaint souvenir shops that add to the cultural tapestry.
Your final stop is the mystical Fushimi Inari Shrine, honoring Inari, the deity of rice and agriculture, famous for its Senbon Torii, or "thousands of torii gates." These gates, generously donated over centuries, symbolize a tradition dating back to the Edo period. Admire the fox statues scattered around the shrine, believed to be Inari's messengers, and take a moment to offer prayers for your loved ones before heading back to your starting point.
8:30am / 9:50am - Pick-up from Nipponbashi / Kyoto Station
10:30am - Kinkakuji Visit (admission not included), approximately 40 minutes
12pm - Kiyomizu Temple Area Exploration, around 3 hours with lunch break and leisure time
3:30pm - Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine Tour, about 70 minutes with free time
5pm - Commence return journey
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To ensure a smooth experience, kindly arrive at the designated meeting spot 15 minutes prior to your tour's scheduled start time.
Present your ticket on your smartphone along with a valid ID when you reach the meeting location.
Nippombashi Station
Look for your guide at Nippombashi Station.
Address: 1-chōme-5 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan.
Find Directions to the Meeting Point
Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area - 9:50 AM
Spot your guide at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area.
Address: Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan.
