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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Nijo Castle
Kinkakuji Temple
Nijo Castle
Kyoto

Kyoto Morning Tour

4 hours and 30 minutes
(90)
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.

  • Admission fee
  • English guide
  • Round-trip transportation
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Shopping costs

  • Temperature checks will be conducted before boarding; entry may be denied if over 37.5°C or if feeling unwell

  • Tour locations follow health guidelines set by the Japanese government

  • An e-voucher will be emailed; please present it on your phone at check-in

  • Tour may be canceled if the minimum number of guests is not met 4 days before departure

  • Schedule and destinations may change due to health conditions or special closures

  • On days when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead

  • If Nijo Castle is closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited as an alternative

  • Visitors to the Kyoto Imperial Palace must complete a short form with personal details on the day of the tour

  • The bus will make a stop at the lunch venue for full-day tour participants before heading to Kyoto Station

Meet directly at this location to join the tour
JTB Sunrise Tours Desk Kyoto Avanti, 31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto

  • This booking is non-refundable.

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Kyoto Morning Tour

Itinerary

31 B1F AVANTI, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto

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.

Kyoto Station
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Duration: 50 minutes

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.

Nijo Castle
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Duration: 45 minutes

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.

Kinkakuji Temple
4

Duration: 40 minutes

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.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

Kyoto Station

Frequently Asked Questions

No, meals and drinks are not included. However, the tour ends around lunchtime, and Kyoto Station has many great dining options nearby for after your tour.

Yes. Buses are sanitized regularly. Staff will wear masks and undergo health checks. Participants are asked to wear face masks and may be screened for temperature before boarding.

Yes, moderate walking is required at each sightseeing location. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you’ll be walking through historical sites and temple grounds.

The tour includes entry to all listed sightseeing spots (Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine), transportation by a comfortable bus, and guidance from a National Government Licensed English-speaking tour guide.

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Excellent Experience
Did the morning tour with my wife and a few other couples. Had a lovely time seeing a bunch of sights. KC was a very lively and funny guide. Definitely worth the trip.
Road16650844029
March 3, 2026
First time in Kyoto
Amazing time, very much appreciated Keisey’s historical knowledge, enthusiasm and jokes! It was a perfect introduction for our visit to Kyoto.
Corinne B
March 3, 2026
Road16650844029
March 3, 2026
Excellent Experience
Did the morning tour with my wife and a few other couples. Had a lovely time seeing a bunch of sights. KC was a very lively and funny guide. Definitely worth the trip.
Corinne B
March 3, 2026
First time in Kyoto
Amazing time, very much appreciated Keisey’s historical knowledge, enthusiasm and jokes! It was a perfect introduction for our visit to Kyoto.
March 2026
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