Experience the beauty and history of Kyoto in one morning. Visit iconic sites like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace with a licensed English guide. This half-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors looking to explore the city efficiently.
For guests using the pick-up service, transportation will be arranged from select hotels to the main meeting location. All participants will gather at the Sunrise Tours Desk inside AVANTI, located on the B1 floor across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit. Please arrive early to check in and prepare for departure.
Visit Nijo Castle, a designated World Heritage Site known for its impressive wooden architecture and historical significance. Explore the Ninomaru Palace with its famous creaking floors and intricate sliding doors.
Take in the beauty of Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s iconic Golden Pavilion. The top floors of this Zen temple are covered in real gold leaf, shining beside a scenic pond and tranquil garden.
On regular days, the tour visits the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once the residence of Japan’s emperors. If closed (on Mondays or substitute holidays), the tour will go to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, known for its academic blessings and seasonal flowers.
The tour concludes at Kyoto Station. No return transfer to hotels is provided. Guests are free to explore more of the city or continue their journey from this central location.
