--- title: PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 113 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 17853 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [de, pt, uk, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 36 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/perfect-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour/ --- # PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour **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 17853 reviews at €113 per person for 8h–9h. In our comparison: #10 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 【All-inclusive】 ・All admission fees and a Japanese buffet lunch are included. ・Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages in one day efficiently and comfortably on this full-day coach tour. ・Start your adventure at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and enjoy its magnificent panoramic views. Admire the 1,001 golden Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do Temple, then head to the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine to walk through thousands of vermilion torii gates. Don't miss the serene Sagano Bamboo Forest and the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple. ・Starts and ends at Kyoto Station for a smooth and stress-free experience. ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK ・Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available on board ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ## Before you book - Meeting point: 【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:50: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet Lunch (If selected) - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €113 per person for the From Kyoto (No Lunch) option; other options up to €119 - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 17853 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Panoramic Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:50 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.92 from 17853 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 17645 of 17853. - 5 stars: 16724 (94%) - 4 stars: 921 (5%) - 3 stars: 140 (1%) - 2 stars: 31 (0%) - 1 star: 37 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | From Kyoto (No Lunch) | €113 / person | French, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian | ★: You may have lunch by yourself. | | From Kyoto (Lunch) | €119 / person | French, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian | ★: The tour with lunch Buffet lunch | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless Specified - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Kiyomizu-dera Temple** (1h; admission included) - Kiyomizu temple is one of the World Heritage Lists in Kyoto. Then It is the must-see temple in Kyoto. Please look at the panoramic view around Kyoto. Because it is located on the Higashiyama hill. Also it has longer history than capital of Kyoto. It was originally built in 778. 2. **Sanjusangendo Temple** (40m; admission included) - Sanju-san-gen-do temple is one of our recommended temples in Kyoto. Because you can find fantastic statues in main hall. Those are called One thousand One " Senju Kannon" statues. Also please enjoy the spectacular views with the line-up of Buddhist statues. 3. **Arashiyama** (50m) - We will take lunch break in Arashiyama. ★Lunch info (If you choose our tour with lunch) ・Japanese style buffet lunch with local foods Enjoy the seasonal buffet along with the superb view from your seat overlooking the Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama. Please note... 4. **The Bamboo Forest Trail** (20m) - We will go through the Bamboo forest trail to Tenryu-ji temple. Bamboo is all year green. Then the beauty is signature of Kyoto. Please bring your camera. Because there are photogenic places. 5. **Tenryu-ji Temple** (30m; admission included) - Tenryu-ji temple is listed on the World Heritages in Kyoto. There are traditional Japanese garden. The design of the garden is unchanged more than 700 years. You can enjoy beautiful flowers and plants in each season. 6. **Kinkakuji Temple** (40m; admission included) - Kinkan-ji temple was built in same era as Tenryu-ji temple. Also it is listed the world heritages either. The Golden pavilion is so magnificent covered with pure gold leaves. It is the symbol of Kyoto. 7. **Nijo Castle** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass Nijo Castle on the return way. It was an important place in Japanese history because the Tokugawa shogunate returned the political power to the emperor. Please enjoy the guide’s commentary as you view the castle from the bus window. 8. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (1h) - Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto currently. Because it has beautiful One thousand Torii gates. You can go through in the One thousand Torii gates. It is an unforgettable experience for you. The inari shrines host the guardian gods for business success,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:50 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 【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 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan - Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation. - If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place. - The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons. - We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service. - Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places - Please​ let​ us​ know​ your​ booking​ numbers​ and​ total​ number​ of​ people​ before​ the​ tour​ if​ you​ have​ several​ bookings​ or​ if​ you​ have​ booked​ separatly. - Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving ou t a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes. - Customers who add Lunch options on the day are charged more(3,000yen), therefore it is recommended to select desired add-ons in advance - If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way. - "Please note that on April 14th and 16th, 2026, lunch will be served as a set meal instead of a buffet. - Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 36** | €113 | 8h–9h | 4.92 (17853) | shared | | [10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/10-must-see-spots-in-kyoto-one-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €168 | 8h | 4.98 (1441) | private | | [Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-early-morning-tour-with-english-speaking-guide/?format=md) | €91 | 5h | 4.95 (2124) | shared | | [Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-in-kyoto-up-to-4/?format=md) | €261 per group | 7h | 5.0 (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. 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