Experience Kyoto’s cultural highlights in just one day with a guided tour from Tokyo. Travel by Shinkansen, enjoy a delicious lunch, and visit top landmarks like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sanjusangen-do, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Take a quick and exciting trip to Kyoto with this 1-day tour from Tokyo. Hop on the Shinkansen bullet train, with your choice of a Green Car or Ordinary Car seat, and enjoy a fast and relaxing ride. Once you arrive, you’ll have a delicious lunch before visiting some of Kyoto’s top spots. Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine with its long paths of red torii gates, walk through the peaceful Sanjusangen-do Temple, and take in the views at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This tour is great if you want to see Kyoto in a short time. A licensed English-speaking guide will join you and explain the history and culture of each place. The tour begins near Tokyo Station, and you can choose your return stop at Tokyo, Shinagawa, or Shin-Yokohama. Health and safety steps are followed, with clean buses and staff wearing masks to keep everyone safe.
Bullet train to Kyoto (Green or Ordinary Car)
Guided day tour in Kyoto
Lunch in Kyoto
English-speaking guide
Entry to main temples and shrine
Any other personal costs
Items not listed in the tour
Tour may be canceled if fewer than one participant is booked four days before the date
Notification will be sent if the tour is canceled by the operator
Final itinerary is shown during booking and will not be sent separately
Those feeling unwell or with a fever of 37.5°C or higher may not be allowed to join
Walking to Fushimi Inari Shrine takes about 15 minutes from the parking area
Activity times and order may change depending on traffic and crowd conditions
Seating on the bus is not pre-assigned; vehicle type may vary depending on group size
Train schedule may change without prior notice due to operational reasons
Vegetarian meal available upon request at the time of booking
Large luggage (over 160 cm in total dimensions) is not allowed on the Shinkansen
For shuttle service to or from Tokyo Station, a separate booking is required
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Gather at Tokyo City i, located on the 1st basement floor of the KITTE building near the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Make sure to arrive on time and head to the basement level (not the ground floor). Staff will be waiting to assist you.
Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, staff will welcome you and guide you to the lunch venue. Enjoy a satisfying Western-style meal at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo.
Explore one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates. A peaceful walk through this sacred site offers a glimpse into Kyoto’s spiritual heritage.
Admire the stunning architecture and the awe-inspiring hall filled with 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. This temple is a must-see for anyone interested in traditional Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
Take in panoramic views of Kyoto from this historic temple perched on a hillside. Wander through the temple grounds and experience the rich atmosphere of one of the city's most beloved UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
After sightseeing, the staff will assist you in boarding the return Shinkansen to Tokyo.
Arrive at your chosen drop-off location: Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, or Shin-Yokohama Station. Your day in Kyoto concludes here.
