Kyoto Afternoon Tour (Round-trip from Kyoto): Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Take a half-day afternoon tour around some of Kyoto’s distinct shrines and temples including World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital! This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the location that users of a travel website said they most want to visit in Japan—Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. This spot is known for its thousands of brilliant red torii gates, called Senbon Torii. Sanjusangen-do Temple’s main hall houses around 1,000 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century, with all that see this sight being blown away. The road leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with rows of souvenir shops, great for shopping.

Highlights

  • This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

  • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple

  • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • The road leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with rows of souvenir shops, great for shopping.

  • Duration

    4 hours 40 minutes

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

13:20 / Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit)

Start time

1:20 pm

End point

Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)

What To Expect

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple

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

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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.




















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  • If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

  • Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding.

  • Seats may not be designated.

  • From Jan. 2025, the tour drop-off location will only be in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).

  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

  • [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company] Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd.

  • [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company] In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.

  • [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company] Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi. Standard transportation for approximate number of customers: - Large bus: around 26 people or more - Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people - Small bus: around 9-10 people - Van (hired car): around 5-8 people - Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people - Taxi: around 1-2 people

  • Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

  • Drivers do not work as guides.

  • JTB Sunrise