Kyoto Afternoon Tour (Round-trip from Osaka): Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizu-dera
Overview
Book a half-day Kyoto afternoon tour from Osaka and explore iconic shrines and temples with expert guidance! Visit World Heritage sites and discover why Kyoto is Japan's history and sightseeing capital.
Highlights
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking
- Take in the simply superb view from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera
- Walk through the stunning Senbon Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Marvel at 1,000 life-size Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do Temple
Key Information
Important Information
Itinerary
Hotel Granvia Osaka – Meeting Point • Start: 12:00, End: 12:10 • Location: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F (in front of elevator). Meet at 12:00, Depart at 12:10 • After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F. • Transportation: On Foot Osaka Station to Kyoto Station • Start: 12:30, End: 13:15 • Details: (JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat)) • Note: Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. • Transportation: Train Arrive at Kyoto Station – Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F • Transportation: On Foot Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) • Start: 13:20, End: 13:30 *Please refer to "Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company" Transfer by Bus • Transportation: Bus Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine • Duration: 30 minutes • Details: 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. • Transportation: On Foot Transfer by Bus • Transportation: Bus Sanjusangen-do Temple • Duration: 30 minutes • Details: Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century. • Transportation: On Foot Transfer by Bus • Transportation: Bus Kiyomizu-dera Temple • Duration: 70 minutes • Details: 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. • Transportation: On Foot Transfer by Bus • Transportation: Bus Kyoto Station to Osaka Station • Start: 17:40, End: 18:45 • Details: (JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service, non-reserved seat) • Note: Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. *The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station. • Transportation: Train Tour Ends at Osaka Station • Start: 18:15, End: 18:45 • Details: No drop-off service to hotels will be provided. Please head back to the hotel on your own.
Min. pax number to book tour: 1 Min. pax number to run tour: 1
Remarks
Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions
- 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 last reception day (reservation deadline) is the day of the tour at 05:00.
- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
- 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.
- About Connection to the Kyoto Night Tour: Customers on this round-trip tour from Osaka cannot proceed to the Kyoto Night Tour. For those who prefer, please book the round-trip tour from Kyoto.
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location
- In front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 12:00 noon *Not the 19th floor with front desk.
Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor
- The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) on the outbound trip from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and on the return trip from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station.
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants
- 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.
*In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.
*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
Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support
- Guide Language Support: English
- The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. *Drivers do not work as guides.
Description
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The road leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with rows of souvenir shops, great for shopping.
5. An assistant will guide the tour during the transfer from Osaka to Kyoto.
About Initiatives for Sustainability: This tour promotes environment(eco)-friendly efforts and cross-cultural understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details: http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
Photo courtesy of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
