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Kyoto Afternoon Half Day Tour

Depart from Kyoto
Duration approx 1 Day
Minimum No for Tour Operating 1
Maximum No for tour Operating 20
Guide Language English
Audio Guide Not Available
Visiting Area Kyoto, Heian Jingu Shrine, Sanjusangendo temple, Kiyomizudera temple
Included English-speaking guide, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Amend and Cancellation Policy 7 Days prior of the tour date : 30%
1 Days prior of the tour date : 50%
The day of the tour date : 100%
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About the Tour

Cherry blossoms blooming season: End of March to the beginning of April

About:
1. Take an afternoon tour to some of Kyoto’s most famous sites including the most popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital!
2. Enjoy sightseeing mainly in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, where all the traditional elements of the city can be seen.
3. There are many souvenir shops on the street leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Itinerary

13:15 – 13:40Hotels in Kyoto City
Pick-up service from hotels to New Miyako Hotel

13:40 –

New Miyako Hotel

All transportation on this tour is by bus.

Heian Jingu Shrine (25 min)

Don’t miss the characteristic red architecture of this beautiful shrine built to celebrate the 1101 year anniversary of the founding of the city of Kyoto.
[Remarks] This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shin-en garden.
During the Jidai Festival on October 22, Heian Jingu Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced in the itinerary by Chishaku-in Temple. If the Jidai Festival is postponed, the itinerary change will still be implemented on the postponed festival date.

Sanjusangen-do Temple (30 min)

Visit the world’s longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (70 min)

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.

17:30 – 18:30

Drop-off Service

From Kiyomizu-dera Temple to each hotel
[Remarks] During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 14 – 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.

Remarks

1. During the Jidai Festival on October 22, Heian Jingu Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced in the itinerary by Chishaku-in Temple. If the Jidai Festival is postponed, the itinerary change will still be implemented on the postponed festival date.

2. During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 14 – 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is unavailable due to traffic restrictions.

3. Connection to the Kyoto Maiko Dinner and Kyoto Night Tour is available at Kyoto Hotel Okura.

4. This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shin-en garden.