Category Kinkaku-ji & Golden Pavilion Tours

Kyoto · KINKAKU-JI & GOLDEN PAVILION TOURS

Compare 15 Kinkaku-ji & Golden Pavilion Tours in Kyoto

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizudera’s Terrace Views, Then Sanjusangen-do’s 1001 Kannon

1.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122Our pick

A 9-hour Kyoto hit parade: Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangen-do, Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkakuji, and Fushimi Inari with guide, tickets, and audio.

“Our tour today was great. It was full on but we seemed to have enough time to explore each place we visited. Samurai was a great guide. She made sure the tour ran on time, which was challenging given the number of stops and people on the tour. We really enjoyed all the pictures she showed us. They really helped add to the experience. A great tour, it was amazing to see so many stunning temples and shrines in one day. Definitely recommend.”

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Osaka/Kyoto:Kinkakuji,Arashiyama,FushimiInariShrine,NaraPark

Osaka/Kyoto:Kinkakuji,Arashiyama,FushimiInariShrine,NaraPark - Meeting up, staying on schedule, and why it matters

Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove early access, when the photos actually look good

3.Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $51Top rated

A single-day Kyoto highlights bus tour covering Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari.

“We've used Viator to book tours many times with no problems, however, this tour sadly isnt worth what we paid. While the guide was very friendly and clearly a kind person, we couldn't understand much of his English as he went back and fRead more”

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Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park

Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park - Morning Setup in Kyoto or Osaka: Meeting Points That Matter

Best of Kyoto: Ginkakuji & Path of Philosophy E-Bike Tour

Best of Kyoto: Ginkakuji & Path of Philosophy E-Bike Tour - Start point at Kyoto Bike Rentals, then roll into temple Kyoto fast

Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Golden Pavilion Guided Tour

Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Golden Pavilion Guided Tour - Picking your start point: 総門 vs やまざき庵

6.Kinkakuji, Golden Pavilion Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $64

Guided Kinkaku-ji and Ryōan-ji in Kyoto, see the Golden Pavilion with admission included, plus pond photo stops and an English or Japanese guide.

“Our tour guide, Juraj, was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and interesting and friendly, we enjoyed the tour immensely!”

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Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour

Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour - Jojakkoji: the quieter temple pause that changes the mood

7.Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $122

Private 4-hour Kyoto tour to Kinkakuji, quiet Jojakkoji, Tenryuji garden, and Arashiyama bamboo, ending with Arashiyama tips and photos.

“Chihiro is a super friendly, fun, and knowledgeable guide! I had a wonderful half-day tour with her seeing these impressive sites and learning about their history. Chihiro was very kind to answer my many, many questions about Japanese culture. Having lived in the States for many years she can bring a diverse cultural perspective and she has excellent English, in addition to just being a lovely person!”

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Kyoto Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour

Kyoto Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour - Starting at Kitano Tenmangu, then heading for Kinkaku-ji

8.Kyoto Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $99

Glide Kyoto by e-bike from Kitano Tenmangu to Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama bamboo, with Zen-garden time at Tenryu-ji and local guidance.

“Wow! What a day with Jody our guide and 2 other fun couples! We biked, walked, dined and learned so much about Kyoto, customs and culture and many details. Jody was the best guide ever! Kind, easy to understand, great sense of huRead more”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama 1-Day Bus Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama 1-Day Bus Tour - Starting Points: Choose the Convenient Kyoto Hub

9.Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $56

A 9 to 10 hour bus loop through Katsuoji Daruma wishes, Arashiyama bamboo calm, and Kinkakuji gold reflections.

“really good tour, good itinerary and the guide kept the day and schedule on track. was a really nice day and you got free time at each location so you could do some exploring but Willa was also happy to show you where things were and answer questions. the bus and driver where really good also. clean and comfortable and the driver was polite and presentable.”

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Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, & Nishiki Market Half day tour

Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, & Nishiki Market Half day tour - Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji): gold leaf meaning, Zen design, and photo rules

Full day Kyoto Walk in Fushimi, Arashiyama, Monkey, and Kinkakuji

Full day Kyoto Walk in Fushimi, Arashiyama, Monkey, and Kinkakuji - Getting Started: Meet at Fushimi Inari’s Kitsunezo Fox

11.Full day Kyoto Walk in Fushimi, Arashiyama, Monkey, and Kinkakuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $97

Full-day Kyoto walk linking Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, Monkey Park, and Kinkakuji, with a guide and key tickets included.

“We had an incredible time today with our guide, Tom! He was very friendly and very knowledgeable! The tour was very fun & we were able to take many great pictures, feed the monkeys (wear comfy shoes), and enjoyed a delicious lunch in Kyoto as well as yummy ice cream! Great views and great time! Thanks Tom!”

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Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji

Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji - What a private guide adds at Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle, and Kinkaku-ji

12.Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $91

A crowd-free private Kyoto day covering Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle, and Kinkaku-ji, with an early start and a local guide.

“We had an amazing time experiencing Fushimi Inari, Nijo and Kinkaku-ji. It was great seeing Fushimi Inari in all of its glory before it got very crowded. Tom was our guide and he was impeccably wonderful! His expertise of the cultural history of Read more”

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Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park - Fushimi Inari torii gates: the best kind of crowd, plus traffic risk

13.Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $93

Kyoto and Nara day tour with Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryu-ji, and Nara deer plus Todaiji, with guide and transport.

“I am upset, felt cheated and disappointed that trip to Arashiyama not included. They change it into trip to Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine) and Nara Park only without informed us at advance and SHOULD REDUCED THE PRICE! They cost me $114, where actual trip only Read more”

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Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Guided Tour with Tickets

Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Guided Tour with Tickets - Kinkaku-ji Temple: gold leaf, classic Zen spaces, and named stops

14.Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Guided Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $48Best value

See Kinkaku-ji’s gold and Ninna-ji’s monk-led rituals on a small-group guided tour with tickets and time for key photos.

“Great tour! Authentic tour! We visited two world heritage sites for three hours. Golden Pavilion was awesome. The borrowed landscape garden makes the Golden Pavilion outstanding. More impressive is Ninnaji Temple. Our guide Ellie wRead more”

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Kyoto Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion One-Day Walking Tour

Kyoto Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion One-Day Walking Tour - Arashiyama Morning: Monkey Park Iwatayama and Togetsukyo Bridge

15.Kyoto Arashiyama & Golden Pavilion One-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $128

Guided Kyoto loop: Arashiyama monkeys and bamboo, Tenryu-ji, then Kinkaku-ji. Great routing, add-on tickets, all in one day.

“This was a great way to see key points of interests. Our tour guide was informative and accommodating to our group ages 17-70. Great experience for the entire family. Lots of walking, so wear good shoes and sun protection.”

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