Take a half-day afternoon tour around some of Kyoto's distinct shrines and temples including World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital!
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From Osaka: Kyoto Afternoon Tour
From Kyoto: Kyoto Afternoon Tour
The Experience
- Take a half-day afternoon tour around some of Kyoto's distinct shrines and temples including World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital! This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
- Visit the location that users of a travel website said they most want to visit in Japan—Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. This spot is known for its thousands of brilliant red torii gates, called Senbon Torii.
- Sanjusangen-do Temple's main hall houses around 1,000 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century, with all that see this sight being blown away.
- The road leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with rows of souvenir shops, great for shopping.
- Round Trip from Osaka: An assistant will guide the tour during the transfer from Osaka to Kyoto.
Reception Method
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location
Round Trip from Osaka: in front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 12:00 noon (*Not the 19th floor with front desk.)
Round Trip from Kyoto: Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 13:20
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 12:10Departure from Kyoto: Hotel Granvia Osaka - Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. - After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.
- Departure from Osaka: Osaka Station to Kyoto Station (JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat)) Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
- Departure from Osaka: Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F
- 13:30Departure both from Osaka & Kyoto: From Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) All sightseeing in Kyoto on this tour is by bus.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- 17:30-18:30 Departure from Kyoto: Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from KyotoStation Hachijo Exit)
- Departure from Osaka: Kyoto Station to Osaka Station (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, nonreserved seat) Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. *The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
- 18:45Departure from Osaka: Tour ends at Osaka Station No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head back to the hotel on your own.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding.
- Seats may not be designated.
About Connection to the Kyoto Night Tour
Round Trip from Osaka: Customers on this round-trip tour from Osaka cannot proceed to the Kyoto Night Tour. For those who prefer, please book the round-trip tour from Kyoto.
Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor
Round Trip from Osaka: The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) on the outbound trip from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and on the return trip from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company
Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd. In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary. Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi. Standard transportation for approximate number of customers: Large bus: around 26 people or more Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people Small bus: around 9-10 people Van (hired car): around 5-8 people Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people Taxi: around 1-2 people
Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. *Drivers do not work as guides.
Important Booking Information
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation) JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. License No: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723) Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Agent (Sales) H.I.S. Co., Ltd. License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Min. pax number to book tour:1 Min. pax number to run tour:1
Contact (Sales Office) Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F 6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only) Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai (Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract) Terms and Conditions Please ensure you read and understand the following documents before booking: TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS (Organizer)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)