Kyoto: Nijo, Bamboo Grove, Golden Pavilion & Fushimi Inari Bus Tour
- Experience Kyoto's top landmarks in one comprehensive day tour, covering the city’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Wander along peaceful pathways at Arashiyama’s enchanting Bamboo Forest with early access to beat the daily crowds.
- Marvel at the golden splendor of Kinkaku-ji and its serene reflective pond (with ticket option).
- Step back into Shogun history at Nijo Castle, exploring its exquisite gardens (with ticket option).
- Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the massive wooden stage of Kiyomizudera (with ticket option).
- Traverse the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, following the mystical trails up the mountainside.
- Travel with a bilingual expert in English and Spanish for a hassle-free journey and deep cultural insights.
What to expect
Discover the best of Kyoto’s heritage on this full-day bus tour. Led by a professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish), you will immerse yourself in the traditions of Japan’s ancient capital while maximizing your time at each site thanks to our dedicated transport.
Enjoy early access to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, capturing its beauty before the crowds arrive. Visit the shimmering Golden Pavilion and the historic Nijo Castle, a UNESCO site famous for its "nightingale floors." After taking in views from the Kiyomizu-dera terrace, we conclude at the mystical Fushimi Inari and its red torii gates.
Note: Entry to Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera is only included if you select the "Ticket Included" option.













Reviews
Ivan and Helimar were excellent. It’s full packed day but so worth it. as you navigate through time and visit these places you get to learn history, culture and religions. loved it!
Alejandro was an amazing tour guide who went above and beyond sharing facts and history of the sites we were visiting. The intinerary is also perfect for first time visitors. We will be back for Amigos with our family! Thanks so much.
Great tour by Angeles! A great option to see the main must-sees of Kyoto. Totally recommended!
overall it was a fairly good experience. the itenerary could use some adjusting. by the time we got to fushimi inari at night, it was so crowded, it was so difficult to enjoy I had to come back the next morning on my own to really appreciate it when it wasn’t crowded. it would be a better itenerary to do that shrine in the morning than save it for the very end. our guide Angeles was very helpful in taking pictures and making sure every one was well accommodated. The Arashiyama bamboo forest was very neat and I would have liked to spend more time there as well.
amazing experienced. The tour guide person (Cesar) very proffesional, helpful and cool and the driver (Kent) very patient and driving very careful.
Our trip to Kyoto was fantastic. We had an excellent tour guide, Alejandro (Ale), who was very knowledgeable and kept the experience both interesting and fun. He made sure we all reached our destinations safely and enjoyed our time. The trip itself was a lot of fun albeit rushed, as we managed to see the entire city in just one day. We visited five different spots, spending about an hour to an hour and a half at each location. While having more time at each stop would have been nice, our day was quite full — starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Overall, it was a packed but wonderful experience!
Fantastic tour from Amigo tours and our guide Paula. We would have never been able to cover all of these places in a single day without this tour. So I highly recommend this tour. Paula was very knowledgeable and was able to efficiently navigate a large group of 41 throughout the tour. I found that couple of the places were extremely crowded so that was the negative part in my experience. One recommendation: Please consider using audio devices for the large group. It makes listening to tour very easy. Overall a great tour with a fantastic guide in Paula. Highly recommended.
it was a day packed with short but the best parts of every tour. The sights visited were the must visit when in Kyoto! It was an all worthwhile trip! Thank you Hector for the wonderful highlights of Kyoto!
Alan and Hector were super amazing Tour Guides. They communicated well and organised the day and the group with precision and did not skip a beat. Their knowledge and expressive personalities made the long hit day bearable. To visit 5 iconic sites in one day is not easy and cannot be achieved by yourself. I totally recommend this duo who spoke both fluent English and Spanish. Well done guys and thank you for an awesome day.
Absolutely amazing tour of the best places to visit in Kyoto. It was a bilingual tour in English and Spanish with Alan and Hector. Alan's way of storytelling and his knowledge about the history of the places was incredible. The entrance fees were included and we skipped all long queues to express entrances. Thank you Alan for making this a memorable experience for us. We highly recommend this tour !
Good to know
- Due to circumstances beyond the tour operator’s control, it is possible that Nijo Castle may not be accessible for the visit. In such cases, the tour will instead include a visit to Sanjūsangen-dō Temple.
- The itinerary is subject to possible changes due to weather conditions, traffic, road closures, or specific circumstances on the day of the activity.
- Please meet the guide at the meeting point, Kyoto Station, exit C6, outside Hotel Neew Hankyu Kyoto. The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time for the check-in
- This activity is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility
- This phone 81 0120-587-697 will only be valid for domestic calls. For international calls outside Japan it will be 525555227749
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