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Ancient City Kyoto
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Kyoto is such a beautiful city and have a lot to offer
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Overview
Kyoto
4.5 - 10 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Packages
1-Day Tour with Lunch
Morning Tour
Afternoon Tour
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
The grounds consist of two concentric rings of fortification, the Honmaru (main circle of defense) and the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense), along with beautiful gardens and various support buildings.
The top two floors of this gorgeous Zen temple are completely covered in gold leaf and surrounded by one of the most exquisite Muromachi Period gardens in the area.
Located within the beautiful gardens of Kyoto Gyoen, this architectural beauty was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until 1869.
*Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event
This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially beautiful during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
A pre fixed meal will be served for lunch. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please request at the time of booking.
Make way through the thousand red torii gates as you pay a visit to the God of agriculture. See the many inari foxes as you explore the famed shrine.
This Buddhist temple received the name of Sanjusangendo (Hall of 33 spaces) because of the architecture of its 120 meter long hall. The hall holds 1,000 statues of the Thousand Armed Kannon, one of the most important Buddhist deities in Japan.
Offering sweeping views of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple famous for its architecture (not a single nail was used in the construction of the temple) and its waters, which are supposed to grant wishes!
Drop-off at Select Kyoto Hotels
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
- Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit (Basement)
- Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit (Basement)
- Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit
Notes
Restrictions
- Children (ages 0-5 years) will be able to participate for free under the following conditions.
Tour:
An individual seat will not be provided. Please have them sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If there are seats available, they are welcome to use it, however they will not be getting a priority in seating.
An individual meal or snack will not be provided as well.
If you would like any of the above for children (ages 0-5 years), please book them as a child. - Written parental consent shall be required for all travelers under the age of 20. Travelers less than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please note that Kiyomizudera Temple contains many stairs. However, wheelchair accessibility is available but will be taking a different path from the regular tour group.
Additional notes
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on Mondays except when Monday is a national holiday. The following Tuesday will be closed instead. Also closed from end of December to the beginning of January.
In these circumstances, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. - Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on May 25.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.
Other requirements
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way).
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 20.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
The grounds consist of two concentric rings of fortification, the Honmaru (main circle of defense) and the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense), along with beautiful gardens.
(For every Tuesday in Jan, July, Aug, Dec, New year's holidays the tour will proceed to Ryoanji temple)
Visit this World Heritage Site, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
Depending on the day, you will visit one of the following:
Located within the beautiful gardens of Kyoto Gyoen, this architectural beauty was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until 1869.
(Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, May 14-17 for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event)
This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially beautiful during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
Tour Ends at Kyoto Station
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
- Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit (Basement)
Notes
Restrictions
- Children (ages 0-5 years) will be able to participate for free under the following conditions.
Tour:
An individual seat will not be provided. Please have them sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If there are seats available, they are welcome to use it, however they will not be getting a priority in seating.
An individual meal or snack will not be provided as well.
If you would like any of the above for children (ages 0-5 years), please book them as a child. - Written parental consent shall be required for all travelers under the age of 20. Travelers less than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 20.
Additional notes
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from AVANTI Sunrise Tours Desk
Make way through the thousand red torii gates as you pay a visit to the God of agriculture. See the many inari foxes as you explore the famed shrine.
This Buddhist temple received the name of Sanjusangen-do (Hall of 33 spaces) because of the architecture of its 120 meter long hall. The hall holds 1,000 statues of the Thousand Armed Kannon, one of the most important Buddhist deities in Japan.
Offering sweeping views of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple famous for its architecture (not a single nail was used in the construction of the temple) and its waters, which are said to have wish-granting powers!
Drop-off at Select Kyoto Hotels
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
- Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit (Basement)
- Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit (Basement)
- Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit
Location, direction and description
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Drop-off at Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is only available for guests staying at the hotel.
During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
Notes
Restrictions
- Children (ages 0-5 years) will be able to participate for free under the following conditions.
Tour:
An individual seat will not be provided. Please have them sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If there are seats available, they are welcome to use it, however they will not be getting a priority in seating.
An individual meal or snack will not be provided as well.
If you would like any of the above for children (ages 0-5 years), please book them as a child. - Written parental consent shall be required for all travelers under the age of 20. Travelers less than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please note that Kiyomizudera Temple contains many stairs. However, wheelchair accessibility is available but will be taking a different path from the regular tour group.
Additional notes
- Transfer services may not be available for some hotels on during certain festivals due to traffic congestion. In these circumstances, please arrange for pick-up and drop-off at an unaffected hotel. Such arrangements will be done on a case-by-case basis.
- During the Jidai Festival on October 22, the 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, we will follow suit with the itinerary change.
- During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
- Please note that due to repair and restoration work, part or all of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple Main Hall will not be visible.
Other requirements
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (about 15 min one-way).
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 20.
Reviews
Ancient City Kyoto
Took morning tour. Guide was full of information and tour was very relaxing. Pace was just right and we stayed on schedule. Bus was comfortable. Easy pick up and drop off points. All fees were included in the tour pri...
moreKyoto is such a beautiful city and have a lot to offer
- The tour guide is excellent
- Learn a lot about the Japanese history
- The palace is very nice
- Nijo Castle is a must see
- Nara tour is interesting
Una excelente presentacion del Kyoto Antiguo
Muy buena organizacion. La guia muy organizada y conocedora del tema .
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- Please contact VELTRA immediately if you make any changes to your booking once it is confirmed, as:
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・Any changes made between 18:00 local time, 2 business days to 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
・Any changes made between 18:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
・Any changes made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 8 business days to 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 2 business days to 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 18:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Please contact VELTRA immediately if you make any changes to your booking once it is confirmed, as:
・Any changes made between 18:00 local time, 8 business days to 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
・Any changes made between 18:00 local time, 2 business days to 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
・Any changes made between 18:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
・Any changes made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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