Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

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Osaka, Japan

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

English-speaking conductor
Mandarin-speaking conductor
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

Lunch
Tips for guide/driver are optional

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:45 am

Itinerary

Osaka

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Togetsukyo Bridge

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bamboo Forest Trail

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arashiyama

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kinkakuji Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Osaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 99 reviews

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Amazing Kyoto Day Tour – Highly Recommend!

Jose_Y, Mar 2026

We had a fantastic experience on this full-day Kyoto tour visiting the Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, and Fushimi Inari. The tour was absolutely worth the price and very well organized, running smoothly from about 9:40 AM to 6:40 PM. Our guide, Jin, was outstanding. She is incredibly smart and knowledgeable, and provided great historical context at each stop. She answered all of our questions clearly and made the entire experience much more meaningful. One thing that really stood out was how great she was at taking photos — she knew all the best spots and angles, and we ended up with some of our favorite pictures from the trip. Overall, this was one of the highlights of our time in Japan. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Jin as your guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We're also glad that you were able to capture some of your favorite photos during the tour. Creating memorable moments is exactly what we aim for. Thank you again for your recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on another adventure in Japan in the future!

Awesome tour!

ALDA_R, Feb 2026

Our tour was absolutely wonderful — everything was smooth, well-organized, and so enjoyable. A huge thank you to our fantastic tour guide, Woody, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and made every stop even more interesting with his stories and insights. And of course, our driver Taki was awesome — safe, professional, and always right on time.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that the tour was an enjoyable part of your trip. Creating relaxed and memorable experiences for our guests is always our goal. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future.