Category Kyoto Bus & Sightseeing Tours

Kyoto · KYOTO BUS & SIGHTSEEING TOURS

15 Strong Kyoto Bus & Sightseeing Tours

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizu-dera on Higashiyama Hill, Views Plus Stairs

1.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,518 reviews · from $129Our pick

See Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day with tickets, audio, and an air-conditioned bus.

“This was a wonderfully efficient and memorable 1 day tour. We had very limited time in Kyoto and after previous days in Tokyo, we’re frankly tired and didn’t want to do all the planning and coordination needed to see everything we wanted to see in Kyoto. Japan panoramic tours was a lifesaver for our family and Sakura our tour guide was wonderful! Here English was super clear and was so charming sweet and funny. She shared the right amount of info to entertain and to educate. Sometime tours will take us to unnecessary places to sell items but this tour didn’t do that. Thank goodness! Bus tour was clean with…”

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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

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

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

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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Best of Kyoto: Gion, Geisha, Pagodas & Cobblestones

Best of Kyoto: Gion, Geisha, Pagodas & Cobblestones - Starting locations in Kyoto Gion and Yasaka, and how to avoid a shaky start

3.Best of Kyoto: Gion, Geisha, Pagodas & Cobblestones

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,058 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

A 2-hour night walk through Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with shrines, pagoda views, and respectful geisha culture for about $24.

“Our tour guide was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable. Lots of information around the history and more importantly took his time to ensure had the full experience. Outstanding representative of the company. ⭐️👑🌟🏆🏅🥇🤴 Regards Mark”

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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - How the Hop-On Hop-Off Works From Kyoto Station

4.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,034 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Hop on and off Kyoto by open-top bus, hitting Nijo, Kinkakuji, Gion and Kiyomizu-dera with 7-language audio and big views.

“Everything!!! Miyuki was so informative and helpful about any questions I had. I want her to be my personal tour guide next time I'm in Kyoto! We did both tours and enjoyed them both. Just the right amount of time and super safe driving.”

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Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised - Pontocho Alley, a Car-Free Street That Feels Like a Time Capsule

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour - Price and logistics: what you get for $52 and what to budget for

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people) - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji: nature, but with good structure

7.10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,108 reviews · from $179

Private one-day Kyoto tour hitting Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion with an English guide for up to 7.

“Great tour! We got to see a lot of what Kyoto has to offer. We saw some amazing shrines and beautiful locations like the bamboo forests. We were even able to see some locations that we were not aware of before and were not as crowded by tourists. A 5 star tour. On top of all that, we had an amazing guide. Yoshi is such a sweet, knowledgeable and funny guide. He honestly felt like your friend showing you around, suggesting good restaurants, movies and places to avoid. He really got to know us and tailored the tour to our interests to make sure we got the best experience possible.…”

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One-Day Tour of Kyoto’s Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto

One-Day Tour of Kyoto's Highlights from Osaka/Kyoto - Price and value: what $66.32 buys you

Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket - Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, What to Expect and How to Handle It

From Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Top Highlights 1-Day Guided Bus Tour

From Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Top Highlights 1-Day Guided Bus Tour - Getting on the bus: starting points that matter more than you think

10.From Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Top Highlights 1-Day Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $51

Kyoto highlights in one day by air-conditioned coach, with torii gates, UNESCO temples, bamboo forest, and an English guide included.

“Osaka - Kyoto top highlights day tour was exceptional value. Full of Historical insight, our guide Masa informed us as we travelled to each of the listed items (as per the website) giving us an appreciation of the time-frames; lifestyles and on arrival the impact of these magnificent sights. Friends travelling together, Masa was excellent, from his early morning greeting to the end of our tour. Masa was extremely attentive assuring all were having a great experience, as he photographed us in each of the amazing places visited. We were extremely grateful that we had ordered lunch, as the crowds are amazing and it certainly was a beautiful traditional Japanese…”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option) - How the day really flows, start to finish

11.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

Full-day Kyoto bike or e-bike tour hitting bamboo, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkakuji with lunch, snacks, and a guide.

“This was an awesome day out. We saw Kyoto, we ate lunch, we had a most pleasant work out. Rob is outstanding and would recommend him to anyone. He is highly knowledgeable, has great social skills and looks out for everyone's safety.”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto - Price and value: what you really get for $119.38

Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka - Meeting points and timing, the part you should not wing

Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji, Plus Monkey Park Views

14.Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 316 reviews · 10 hours · from $383

Private Kyoto highlights in a luxury car, with an English-speaking guide, Arashiyama to Fushimi Inari, plus market stops.

“We had such a great day with our guide Ali. He was very informative and engaging. He was very helpful & accommodating, he even rang through & made a restaurant reservation for us during our ride back to the hotel due to the language barrier. We had such a great day in Kyoto and had the opportunity to see all the places on our list. I have no hesitation in recommending this private tour if your time in Kyoto is limited. Hopefully you too will have Ali as your guide.”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!! - East Side course: Heian Shrine and the Kyoto garden feel

15.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

Kyoto highlights by e-bike with a small-group guide, covered temple visits, and an easy way to beat crowds and get your bearings.

“Really enjoyed getting on a bike and touring around Kyoto. Niall was our guide and took us along the river as well as visiting some interesting temples. He gave us some insights as to life in Kyoto as well as the history regarding the temples. A great way to spend a day in Kyoto.”

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