Our 4 Favourite Kyoto Bus Tours

1.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

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

This 8 to 9-hour Kyoto bus tour links Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari. An English-speaking guide such as Sakura, Mai, At-Chan, or Nagomi leads the day, with multilingual audio on the bus. Choose the buffet lunch option, wear good walking shoes, and expect a full schedule.

“Nagomi was wonderful! She was so prepared and shared a lot of knowledge about all our stops and then some. She made it so much fun and engaging, I never felt sleepy in the bus ride! Her energy made the full day tour a lot more enjoyable. Our driver Tana-san was the best driver in Japan, and we always get a nice greeting in and out of the bus. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family.”

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

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

This nine-hour Kyoto bus tour links Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, the Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji, Kinkakuji, and Fushimi Inari. Guides such as Den, At-Chan, Sakura, Tommy, and Ciel add history, photos, and useful Japanese phrases. Choose the buffet lunch or explore Arashiyama on your own.

“Amazing visit. The most astonishing was our guide At-Chan: she is the best guide I have ever had: joyful, always smiling, a great sense of humour despite cultural difference, so passionate that you listen carefully her comments, carefull listening to her customers requests and needs,…I strongly recommend her and the visit.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,275 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $52

This 9 to 10 hour bus tour links Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama from Osaka or Kyoto. An English or Chinese speaking guide, such as Amy, Willa, Fiona, or Christine, keeps the day moving while you enjoy free time at each stop. Expect walking, crowds, shrine steps, and a flexible return time.

“Amy was great and so organised during the whole trip! She has information about everything and she’s so funny too. Definitely recommend”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $51Best value

Start at 7:00 a.m. for a 10-hour-45-minute bus tour covering Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. You’ll have a bilingual English and Spanish guide, free time at major stops, and the choice to add attraction tickets and lunch. Guides such as Paula, Cesar, and Ángeles have earned special praise for their energy and clear commentary.

“Very organized tour. Cesar was an excellent guide. We were able to tour all the major highlights of Kyoto in one day. Highly recommended.”

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