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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour(Optional upgrade to Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch)
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฿ 1,357
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Kyoto Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, and Fushimi Inari Day Tour
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Kyoto Dream Illumination Autumn Foliage Day Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Includes Night Maple Train - Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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฿ 2,505
Osaka Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Private Tour with Customizable Itinerary
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![[Kyoto World Heritage and Popular Attractions Day Trip] Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAADUExURenp6VcjxIwAAAAKSURBVAjXY2AAAAACAAHiIbwzAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
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[Kyoto World Heritage and Popular Attractions Day Trip] Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)
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【Osaka & Kyoto Scenic Spots One-Day Tour】Katsuoji Temple Prayer & Kinkaku-ji Temple Pilgrimage & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove Path & Nonomiya Shrine (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)
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฿ 1,734
Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama Free Stroll & Night Cherry Blossom/Autumn Leaves Illumination Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train Day Trip (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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฿ 2,505
Kyoto Coast Fairytale Journey: Sea Train & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya One-Day Tour
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฿ 1,548
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Kyoto Temple Pilgrimage: Bamboo Grove & Kinkaku-ji
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Kyoto Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Temple Half-Day Bike Tour
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฿ 2,999
[Kyoto Classic Deep Dive] Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Ninenzaka & Gion/Hanamikoji Street & Yasaka Shrine & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine In-Depth Slow Travel Day Tour (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kinkakuji, Kibune Shrine & Miyama Full-Day Cultural Tour
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฿ 1,698
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Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
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Hieizan Free Pass (Unlimited 1-Day Rides on 6 Types of Transport)
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Kyoto City Subway and Bus 1 Day Ticket
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Eizan Electric Railway 1-Day Pass “Ee Kippu” & Kurama Onsen Set Ticket
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Kyoto Car Rental with Driver to Nara/Osaka/Kobe/Uji/Lake Biwa/Wakayama - English/Chinese Speaking Driver
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Kyoto Departure Private Car Charter | Uji, Nara & Surrounding Areas
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Shinagawa to Kyoto - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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Kyoto Private City Transfers to Kyoto Station/Kyoto City(One way)
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Uji Tea Heritage Area Pass (Kyoto Keihan Bus One-Day Pass - All Routes)
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Doikatsuman - Eel Dishes in Kyoto
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SHIGETSU (Tenryuji Temple) in Kyoto Arashiyama - Michelin Recommended Shojin Vegetarian Cuisine
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Nanzenji Junsei Traditional Tofu Kaiseki Cuisine - Kyoto
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Higashiyama Traditional Japanese tofu cuisine Souhonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu Kyoto
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Michelin sushi series restaurant - Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO conveyor belt sushi - Kyoto
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GION KYO-RYOURI HANASAKI NISHIKI - Kaiseki in Kyoto
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Same-Day Luggage Delivery Service | Osaka/Kyoto <-> Hiroshima/Hakata
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Kinkakuji Temple Reviews
Klook User
2026-10-17 18:24:38
If you're traveling a big international trip like we did and were a little nervous trying to figure out all the train systems this is a great option! We based in Osaka for a few days and wanted to see Kyoto and Nara while we were here. We figured we'd be a little overwhelmed trying to get over to Kyoto/Nara so we last minute decided to book a bus tour to the big spots we wanted to see. This was such a great tour! Harid was our tour guide and he was fabulous! You coukd tell he loved what he did. He was always willing to answer our groups questions and keep us informed of each next stop and expectations. We didn't book the lunch but he gave us a good recommendation of where to eat while the rest of the group did the lunch included. He even helped take photos for everyone when needed.
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2026-10-31 09:27:19
Fantastic tour. Our guide, Jack, was incredibly thoughtful and well-organized. He kept us informed with group reminders, shared meeting points and bus details ahead of time, gave great background on each stop, and recommended excellent local food. Everything ran smoothly, highly recommended
Yvonne ****
2026-10-25 10:05:50
if you feel stuck in Kyoto and not sure where to start your adventure, this tour is definitely worth every penny. Anson was very friendly, insightful with his tour and made sure that everyone was accounted for by the end of each tour. Totally worth it 👌
Klook User
2026-10-10 10:25:32
We had a wonderful one-day tour from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara with Harry Qiu from Wish Travel. He arrived promptly, tailored the itinerary to our needs, and gave us time to enjoy Nara and Kyoto at our own pace. We visited Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto and the surrounding areas.
Harry also accommodated our last-minute request for my daughter to wear a traditional kimono, bringing us to a shop with beautiful options and reasonable prices. Despite our limited time, he found a charming, less-crowded shrine nearby for a memorable photoshoot. His driving was safe and comfortable, and he communicated fluently in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable, Harry made our trip truly special. We highly recommend Harry Qiu to anyone seeking a personalised tour of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.
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2026-10-19 02:43:24
Our guide Louis was extremely kind. Even though it was a day for English and Chinese-guided tours and we were the only Korean couple, he kindly guided us in Korean and even sent explanations via KakaoTalk, so we had a very comfortable and pleasant trip. Not to mention the scenery and our overall satisfaction haha. Thank you once again. Highly recommended a million times!
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2026-10-19 01:58:40
This trip to Kyoto was truly an amazing experience! 🥰
A special thank you to our tour guide, David, who was extremely attentive and patient throughout the entire journey. Not only did he seamlessly switch between Chinese and English for his explanations, but he also provided detailed introductions to the history, culture, and unique features of each attraction. This ensured we didn't just passively sightsee, but genuinely understood the stories behind every place.
Throughout the trip, he thoughtfully reminded everyone of important details, and the itinerary was so smoothly arranged that we felt completely at ease and relaxed.
This journey allowed us to enjoy Kyoto's beautiful scenery while gaining a wealth of cultural knowledge and wonderful memories. I am so grateful to have had such a professional and dedicated tour guide!
I highly recommend this tour, and thank you, David, for helping us create such unforgettable memories of Kyoto! ❤️
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2026-10-29 12:20:52
Actually, I had already been to all three spots on this itinerary, and I had visited Uji just two months ago. However, revisiting old places has a different charm. This tour turned out to be unexpectedly small, with only six participants, plus the driver, Xiao Ge, and the tour guide, Tina. I was the only Chinese-speaking tour member, so Tina really worked hard. After explaining everything in English, she would explain it all over again in Chinese. Although I understood most of the English, hearing things in my native language always gives me a more precise understanding. Nowadays, these one-day tours use various messaging apps. Tina would explain the next itinerary and introduce the destination on the bus ride there, using a tablet to show photos and maps. She was very dedicated and attentive. She would then send all this information to the messaging apps (LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat) so you could check it or use it for navigation during your free time. She would also announce the meeting times here. Everyone was extremely punctual on this tour; not a single person kept the group waiting at any of the stops 👍. My personal habit when traveling independently in Japan is to usually join one or two tours per trip to catch up on some sightseeing spots I might have missed. This guided tour experience ranks as the absolute best out of the ten or twenty times I've done it 🥇. Thank you, tour guide Tina, thank you driver Xiao Ge, and thank you to the fellow group members.
Klook User
2026-10-29 08:01:44
I had an amazing experience on this trip! ❤️ Everything was well organized, the places were beautiful, and I enjoyed every moment. A special shoutout to our guide, Apple 🍎, who was incredibly sweet, friendly, and helpful throughout the journey. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable with her lovely personality and positive energy. 🥰
Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Japan. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip! 🇯🇵✨
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2026-09-18 09:15:25
Last time, I visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, so this time I went to places I hadn't seen before. It was just before a long holiday, so there weren't many people, and it was wonderfully peaceful and quiet! When you actually see it, it's not so much 'Wow, that's amazing!' but rather beautiful scenery, the path you walk while admiring that scenery, various photos taken at photo spots, and an unexpected seagull zoo feeding (making eye contact with seagulls and hawks). I didn't have high expectations, but it was fun! The only downside is that the travel time is a bit long if you depart from Osaka! However, our guide, MICA, explained many things about Japan so well and took such beautiful photos that I even changed my KakaoTalk profile picture for the first time in a while! 😄
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What to know about Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion Temple, is a stunning zen temple in Kyoto, Japan. The temple is famous for its top two floors, which are completely covered in gold leaf, giving it a shining, eye-catching appearance. It's even more striking when viewed from the mirror pond. When you visit, make sure to walk around the Japanese strolling garden. The garden has small islands and different paths that offer different views of the golden pavilion. If you take a tour, you'll get to learn and appreciate the different architectural styles of each floor. The first floor is designed in the shinden style, the second floor in the bukke style, and the third floor in the Chinese zen hall style. Don’t forget to look up and admire the beautiful golden phoenix on top of the pavilion. Your experience doesn't stop at sightseeing. You can also visit the Fudo Hall to learn about and pay respects to Fudo Myoo, a guardian deity. The temple's gardens and rich history make it a top attraction in Kyoto. Don’t miss the chance to see this iconic landmark in person!
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
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Admire the Golden Pavilion
The main attraction of Kinkakuji Temple is the Golden Pavilion. While you're there, you can appreciate the different styles of each floor. Don't forget to take photos of the pavilion and its shiny reflection in the mirror pond.
Stroll Through the Temple's Gardens
Enjoy a calming walk through the temple's surrounding gardens. These gardens have winding paths, quiet ponds, and beautiful flowers that change with the seasons. The peaceful surroundings are perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Don't forget to visit Anmintaku Pond, known as the "lake of peace."
Visit the Fudo Hall
Discover Fudo Hall, a smaller shrine in the temple grounds dedicated to Fudo Myoo, a guardian deity. This hall is a quieter place where you can say prayers and light incense. It's a great spot to learn about Zen temple traditions and feel the spiritual side of Kinkakuji Temple.
Enjoy Matcha Tea
After exploring the Golden Pavilion Temple, visit one of the tea houses for a traditional cup of matcha tea. The tea houses often have views of the gardens, making your visit even more special.
Must-see Attractions near Kinkakuji Temple
Ryoanji Temple
Just a short walk from Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple is famous for its Zen rock garden. The garden has carefully placed rocks and pebbles, creating a peaceful atmosphere. It's a must-see for anyone interested in Zen gardens and meditation.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to the god of education and learning. Many students visit this lively shrine, which is surrounded by pretty plum tree gardens. It's a great place to experience both culture and natural beauty.
Nijo Castle
A little farther away but still nearby, Nijo Castle shows what life was like for Japan's shoguns. The castle has beautiful gardens and detailed interiors with "nightingale floors" that chirp when you walk on them. It's a fun place to explore after visiting Kinkakuji Temple.