Kyoto 1 Day Trip-Golden Pavilion & Kiyomizu temple from Osaka

Itinerary
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Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

A World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. (When Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit Ryoan-ji Temple instead.)

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kyoto Imperial Palace, 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture

See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. (When the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. Please refer to Additional Info.)

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sanjusangendo Temple, 657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0941 Kyoto Prefecture

Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture

The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

• Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option when booking)
• National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
• Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
• Entry/Admission - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Entry/Admission - Sanjusangendo Temple
• Entry/Admission - Nijo Castle
• Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• No Free Wi-Fi access
• Gratuities
• Drinks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on the following days. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event)
• Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
• Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way).
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
• Seats may not be designated.
• [ONLY for With Lunch Option] A set menu meal will be served for lunch. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted. Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.
• For those that don't require lunch, please make a booking for the "No Lunch" option. The "No Lunch" option provides travelers with free time to eat on their own in the Kyoto Station area.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Hotel Granvia Osaka, 3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

07:25 AM

Osaka Station, 3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

11 hours