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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

4.9 · 17,853 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Japan Panoramic Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
8h–9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:50 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A coach route links Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.

Temple admissions are included, lunch is optional and departure is from Kyoto Station, with no hotel pickup. 4.92 from 17,853 reviews at €113 per person for 8h–9h.

In our comparison: #10 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
From Kyoto (No Lunch)The page price★: You may have lunch by yourself.€113
From Kyoto (Lunch)★: The tour with lunch Buffet lunch€119

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Admission for Tenryuji Temple
  • WiFi on board
  • Departure from and return to Kyoto Station
  • Admission for Sanjusangendo Temple
  • Admission for Kiyomizu Temple
  • Buffet Lunch (If selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission for Kinkakuji Temple
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Lunch is a buffet, so the lunch is the same for vegetarians
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless Specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.9
17,853 ratings
Tripadvisor 17,068 · Viator 785

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 17,645 of 17,853

Star breakdown of all 17,853 ratings

5 stars
16,724 · 94%
4 stars
921 · 5%
3 stars
140 · 1%
2 stars
31 · 0%
1 star
37 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti ★Outside the main entrance of the building. 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Departure
07:50 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Japan Panoramic Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places
  • Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Buffet Lunch (If selected)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 36€1138h–9h4.92 (17853)shared
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour€1688h4.98 (1441)private
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide€915h4.95 (2124)shared
Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)€261 per group7h5.0 (147)private

Ranked #10 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €463, median €139; typical length 5h 38m. 31 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 36 Sightseeing & City Tours

From €113 per adult · From Kyoto (No Lunch)