Hotel in Kyoto ⇒ Hotel in Kyoto (Day Trip)
- Day trip
Sample fare only. Toll fees, parking fees and other actual costs are extra. On weekends and in peak seasons, expect about 20% more than on weekdays.
About this itinerary
A group of about 24 people (sightseeing with colleagues or local friends) travels from and back to a hotel in Kyoto on a day trip.
Along the way, it stops at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama (Togetsukyo Bridge and Bamboo Grove), Fushimi Inari Taisha and Sanjusangendo Temple, and the tour ends at OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo.
The schedule runs from departure at 9:00 to arrival at 17:20, with 8.5 hours of operation.
There are 5 stops, but with no transfers you can allow more time for sightseeing.
Itinerary
- 9:00Hotel in Kyoto
- 9:30Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Officially named Rokuon-ji, it is known for its gold-leaf-covered relic hall reflected in the pond. The temple is a registered World Heritage Site.
- 11:00Arashiyama (Togetsukyo Bridge and Bamboo Grove)
A walk around Arashiyama, taking in Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River and the Bamboo Grove path. The scenery changes with each of the four seasons.
- 14:30Fushimi Inari Taisha
The head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan, known for the vermilion path of Senbon Torii gates leading up the mountain. Shops selling local specialties line the approach.
- 15:50Sanjusangendo Temple
Officially named Rengeo-in, its long main hall houses more than a thousand standing statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. A temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
- 17:20OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo
A city hotel run by Hoshino Resorts, serving as a base for exploring the Sanjo area.
Understanding the fare
¥130,900 is a sample fare based on an actual booking, for a medium bus with 24 people and 8.5 hours.
This amount includes the medium bus, the driver, fuel and vehicle insurance.
Expressway tolls to a hotel in Kyoto and parking fees at stops such as Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) are charged separately at actual cost.
On weekends, public holidays and in peak seasons, expect about 20% higher than on weekdays as a guideline. You can calculate an estimate based on Kyoto Prefecture rates on our fares page.
Choosing the bus
A medium bus seats 27–33, the right size for this itinerary with 24 people.
If you have a lot of luggage or want more room in the seats, you can also choose a large bus. The fare is higher accordingly.
Depending on the vehicle, a small bus (21–25 seats) may not fit 24 people, so check the number of seats before deciding.
FAQ
- What should we do about the driver's lunch?
- In most cases, customers arrange it. If you tell the restaurant how many drivers there are, it may be able to prepare meals for the drivers. This is not mandatory.
- Can we eat boxed lunches (bento) on the bus?
- Yes, you can. Please take your trash with you.
- How far in advance should we book?
- If a bus is available, we accept bookings up to 3 days before. Cancellation fees apply from 15 days before the date of use, so we recommend reserving early once your date is set.
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