Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour

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Start your morning with our incredible Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour. Dive into the city’s rich history and world-famous spots. Be amazed by the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple, layered with centuries of history. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s unique architecture before moving on to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Take unforgettable photos with the towering bamboo stalks that will frame the perfect shot. Lastly, discover the magical treasures of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, complete with its thousands of red torii gates.

Perfect for first-time visitors to Kyoto, our Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour guarantees you a wonderful experience. Explore the heart of Kyoto with an expert guide and an intimate group, visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Your morning tour will pick up from Osaka and Kyoto, with a drop-off in Kyoto. Book this unique experience today!

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Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour Highlights

  1. See Kyoto's top landmarks with an experienced guide and a small group in just half a day
  2. Visit the incredible Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and take unforgettable photos
  3. Discover the Kinkaku-ji Temple, marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  4. Witness the thousands of red torii gates framing the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
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Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour Itinerary

7:00 - Depart from Osaka
8:00-8:15 - Depart from Kyoto
Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Explore the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
13:00 - The tour ends in Kyoto
NB - all timings on Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour are approximate
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Includes
Hand-picked expert tour guide
All Transportation
Excludes
Meals & drinks
Entrance fees (approx. 500 JPY per person)
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
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Water
Essential Information
This tour begins in Kyoto or Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
This small group tour promises an intimate setting of no more than 20 participants
While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
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