[Kyoto Limited Night Tour Experience] Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden + Kinkaku-ji Temple + Yasaka Shrine + Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (Visiting Chiikawa Honpo)
Kyoto Limited Night Tour Experience: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Yasaka Shrine, and Kyoto Botanical Garden at night to experience the tranquility and mystery that is hard to feel during the day. LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO Light and Shadow Art: An immersive nighttime botanical garden tour that combines lighting, sound, and projection, which is very artistic. Soft Light Kinkaku-ji Temple: A special visit is arranged in the evening to capture the most gentle and photogenic Kinkaku-ji Temple scenery under the sunset. Senbon Torii & Cute Check-in: Explore the Senbon Torii of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and check in at the super popular Chiikawa Shop. Nighttime Visit to Yasaka Shrine: Lanterns light up the dance hall, stroll through the ancient capital’s night scene, away from the crowds during the day. Pure play without shopping: Avoid tourist routes, go late and return late, with plenty of activity time.
Good to know
【Regarding Admission Tickets】 Please feel free to choose whether or not to include admission fees for Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the Kyoto Botanical Garden.
【About Kyoto Fushimi Giga-kawa Main Store】 The Kyoto Fushimi Giga-kawa Main Store is located near Fushimi Inari Shrine. If guests are not familiar with Giga-kawa, they can spend an extra 20 minutes at Fushimi Inari Shrine to fully explore the surrounding attractions. Please note: The Kyoto Fushimi Giga-kawa Main Store may experience queues due to high visitor traffic. Please plan your sightseeing time accordingly and your understanding is appreciated.
【About Trip Duration】 According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers may not work for more than 10 hours per day (including arrival and departure). The tour guide may adjust the itinerary and duration of stay as appropriate based on traffic and on-site conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【Pre-Departure Notification Email】 We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 (Japan time) the night before departure. The email will include the tour guide’s contact information, driver information, a map of the meeting point, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email, including your spam folder. If you are traveling during peak season, the email may be slightly delayed, and your understanding is appreciated. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
【Regarding Seating Arrangements】 This tour is a group tour, and vehicle seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to meet your seating needs. If you have any special arrangements, please indicate them in the “Special Needs” section when placing your order. However, the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the tour guide based on the actual situation, and your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
【About Group Tours】 This tour is a group activity, and there may be guests from different countries or who speak different languages traveling with you in the same vehicle. We hope you can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of the journey.
【About Meeting Time】 Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. As this tour is a shared ride, we will not be able to wait for latecomers, and no refunds will be given. Any costs and responsibilities incurred due to tardiness will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Force Majeure】 In the event of delays due to weather, traffic, or other force majeure events, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary or shorten/cancel the duration of stay at some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the trip. We will do our best to provide you with the best experience. Thank you for your understanding.
【Regarding Luggage】 Each tourist may bring one standard piece of luggage free of charge. Please indicate this in the “Special Needs” section when placing your order. If you bring luggage without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the vehicle, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Vehicle Type】 We will arrange a suitable vehicle (such as a van, minibus, or bus) according to the actual number of passengers. We cannot specify the vehicle type, and your understanding is appreciated.
【About Leaving the Group Mid-Trip】 This tour is a group tour and you cannot leave the group mid-trip or leave early. If you leave the group on your own, the remaining itinerary will be regarded as automatically forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any problems or expenses incurred as a result will be borne by you.
【About Arrangements After the Tour】 As the end time of the tour may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above time is for reference only. It is recommended that you do not arrange other tight itineraries (such as flights, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses caused by delays, and your understanding is appreciated.
【About Lunch】 The tour does not include meals, and lunch needs to be arranged by the guests themselves. There are also dining places at each attraction, or you can prepare your own.