Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Our tour guides take our passengers to each destination. All entry tickets are included in our price. Unlike big bus tours, we offer a more personal touch with every tours we operate.
A guided tour of the three most famous spots in Kyoto.
Board our vehicle accompanied by an expert tour guide, and travel comfortably from Osaka to Kyoto.
Visit the bamboo forest and stroll through the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama, bask in the beauty of the Golden Pavilion, climb through the endless red gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine.
A day trip where you can be transported into the beauty of Japan’s past.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• Tour is not customizable.
• Customers will walk include stairs and hills in each places.
• Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes walking.
• Due to the weather and traffic conditions, time schedule might change.
• If you select, “I’ll decide later” for the meeting point, please message us on viator.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Osaka
Meet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower, and board our comfortable, luxurious private vehicle and travel 1.2hrs from Osaka to Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Togetsukyo Bridge
Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.
What‘s Included
Mandarin-speaking conductor
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
English-speaking conductor
Lunch
Gratuity
Options
KyotoTOP3
Reviews
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kyoto in a Nutshell
L6444FVemilyr,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taka-san was an amazing and gracious guide. We had a wonderful 9 hour day full of information and laughter. Kyoto is a very crowded area, but Taka helped us navigate with ease. We felt very safe with both Taka and our driver Tom. I would highly recommend this tour.
The best tour for Kyoto
erikpY9867IH,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taka and Tom were amazing. The experience and tour was fantastic. They were very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend taking this tour especially with Taka and Tom.
A good tour.
D7801DEgrantb,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour stops individually were all good. The duration at the Bamboo forest including the long lunch break was too long and the time allocation at the Fushimi Inari was too short and rushed. Some more general information on Japan and the local area would help fill the travel time on the bus. Overall a tour worth doing.
Amazing Kyoto tour
robcL6959JZ,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Kyoto tour. Wonderful guide and driver. Thanks Woody & Tom for a great day! Thanks also Woody for the great okonomiyaki restaurant recommendation, was highly enjoyable and a great view!
Excellent Trip to Kyoto from Osaka
Vaibhav237,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a worthy one day trip to Kyoto from Osaka covering major places of interest. Our guide Woody kept explaining the significance of all the places and kept us entertained. Highly recommended tour if you are short on time and want to cover most of Kyoto from Osaka.
Jin is a wonderful guide. She gave us detailed information on each site.
706morgans,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jin is a wonderful guide. She gave us a great amount of details on each site. I would highly recommend this tour. We did not feel rushed at anytime on the tour.
Great itinerary roaming
辰琳劉,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taka leadership very carefully guided everyone great along the way attractions are also beautiful very much like Takas will also actively help us to take photos leave bad memories thank you
Great experience, passionate professionals.
799ainab,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Mr Taka and driver Mr Toru are just exceptional. Professional, easy going, super kind. Thank you very much See you next time! Martín & Ana (Spain).
Cultural experience
khaledsB5304KQ,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very pleasant experience and Taka was super nice and informative. We recommend taking this tour as it is not exhausting and we were able to make the best out of our day in Kyoto.
My best days in Japan
Voyage784026,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my best days in Japan. The tour was guided by Taka & Toru and they managed to dive us into the spirit of Japan. Everything was perfectly well organized with the right timing and schedule. If you want to see as much as possible from the beauty of Kyoto, do not hesitate to use their service. Thank you Taka San and Toru San for the lovely time spent in Kyoto!
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