Osaka Departure / Kyoto Arashiyama Semi Private Small Group Bus Tour Golden Pavilion & Bamboo Forest

Osaka Departure / Kyoto Arashiyama Semi Private Small Group Bus Tour Golden Pavilion & Bamboo Forest

Osaka Departure / Kyoto Arashiyama Semi Private Small Group Bus Tour Golden Pavilion & Bamboo Forest

Enjoy the colors of each season,
visit World Heritage Sites,
and see the beauty of the bamboo forest of Saga, Arashiyama

Kyoto, a city that represents Japan to its fullest.
Recommended to visitors who want to make the most out of a one-day visit.
This tour has a great list of famous sites of Kyoto. Visitors who travel from Osaka to Arashiyama and Kinkakuji, may find it difficult to travel by train, so leave it all to Explorer Tours.
The beauty of Arashiyama changes with every season. Cherry blossom in spring, deep greenery of summer, colorful autumn foliage, and the white snow of winter, gives Arashiyama a different atmosphere in every season. Enjoy the scenery of the bamboo forest on a sunny day, or even on a cloudy day. Listen to the sounds the bamboos make when a gust of wind blows.
Enjoy the different colors of each season at Tenryuji and Kinkakuji, registered World Heritage Sites.

Togetsukyo Bridge

Originally built over Katsura river around year 840, the name Togetsukyo came from when Emperor Kameyama saw the moon cross the bridge. The current bridge was built in 1934, and is a symbol of Arashiyama.

Tenryu-ji

Founded in 1339, Tenryu-ji was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. With an amazing view of Mt.Arashiyama and Mt.Kameyama, and the splendid seasonal landscape of the garden. This is the first place to be registered as Special Scenic Area in Japan.

Bamboo Forest

This area, once loved by nobles, is a path surrounded by bamboos. The path stretches over 400m up the hill as if it was reaching for the skies. Even after 1000 years, this area is still loved by many people today.

Arashiyama Area (lunch)

Arashiyama arcade has over 90 shops. From high-end restaurants, to stylish cafes, and souvenir shops. Classic menus such as udon, soba, sweets, and locally famous food, warm tofu, can be found in the area.

Ninna-ji

Since its establishment in 888, Ninna-ji prospered greatly due to royalty serving their priesthood in this temple. Registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, you will find Omuro cherry trees that were planted during the Edo period (1603-1868). These cherry blossom trees are lower in height, compared to an average cherry blossom tree.

Golden Pavilion

Founded in 1397, it is said that the structure and garden was designed as a paradise on this world. Registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, it is possibly the most famous building in Kyoto.

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Reservation Minimum 2 Passengers

Reservations for the following day are accepted until 21:00PM

Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.
Children from 0 years old to 3 years old can join the tour for free.
Children fee from 4 years old to 12 years old.
Children below the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian or parent.
In addition, passengers age 16-20 years old travelling alone is required to submit a signed consent form by a parent or guardian. Please inform us beforehand by e-mail.
We may ask you to present your identification to confirm your name and/or age.

Cancellation Fee
10 days before scheduled tour 20%
7 days before scheduled tour 30%
Day before scheduled tour 40%
On the day of scheduled tour before 9:30AM 50%
On the day of scheduled tour after 9:30AM 100%
No Show 100%
※Cancellations received after business hours will be processed the following business day.

Important Points

Departure policy

  • Please present your booking confirmation e-mail to the Tour Conductor at the pick-up point.
  • Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before departure.
  • Change of pick-up/drop-off locations are not allowed.
  • The vehicle will depart on-time, please arrive before departure time.
  • We may occur delays due to bad traffic, accidents on roads, or severe weather etc. We will not be liable to later costs of taxis and/or train fares etc for passengers.
  • Please understand we will not be liable for your other bookings (cars, private vehicles, ferry, public transport, etc) due to delays occurred while on tour.

In the bus

  • The vehicle has no luggage compartment, please avoid bringing large luggage on board the vehicle.
  • The vehicle has no toilets.
  • There is no smoking allowed on board the vehicle.
  • Please be mindful of your belongings.
  • Please refrain from over consuming alcohol. Overly intoxicated passengers may be asked to disembark without compensations.
  • Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.

Other

  • If our staff, tour conductor, translator, driver etc find your actions unlawful, passenger may be asked to leave the tour without compensation.
  • Our vehicle is non-wheelchair accessible.
  • We do not offer cash refunds on the day. *Please see cancellation policy
  • Please be mindful of other passengers.
  • Some facilities, shops, restaurants may be closed on the day of tour.
  • There are some unexpected dates where you may be declined entry to a shrine or temple due to religious activities.
  • Please note that there are some areas, structures, statues, historical sites, etc that prohibit photography.
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Tour Price (Total / 1person)

Adult

¥14,000

Child(4~12years)

¥9,000

※Inclusions
・Charter fee/driver
・Highway tolls
・English-speaking Conductor
・Parking fees
・Admission fee
※Exclusions
・Lunch

Private Tour Price

(Total / max 12 passengers)

¥100,000

※Inclusions
・Charter fee/driver
・Highway tolls
・English-speaking Conductor
・Parking fees
※Exclusions
・Lunch
・Admission fee

Availability Calendar

May, 2025
MonTueWedThrFriSatSun
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23
24
25
26
27
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30
31

Click the date to proceed to the reservation screen.
◯ Available
× Fully Booked

Reservation Minimum 2 Passengers

Reservations for the following day are accepted until 21:00PM

Please refrain from carrying your child on your lap when on board the vehicle.
Children from 0 years old to 3 years old can join the tour for free.
Children fee from 4 years old to 12 years old.
Children below the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian or parent.
In addition, passengers age 16-20 years old travelling alone is required to submit a signed consent form by a parent or guardian. Please inform us beforehand by e-mail.
We may ask you to present your identification to confirm your name and/or age.

Cancellation Fee
10 days before scheduled tour 20%
7 days before scheduled tour 30%
Day before scheduled tour 40%
On the day of scheduled tour before 9:30AM 50%
On the day of scheduled tour after 9:30AM 100%
No Show 100%
※Cancellations received after business hours will be processed the following business day.

Duration 8hours
Inclusions
  • ・Charter fee/driver
  • ・Highway tolls
  • ・English-speaking Conductor
  • ・Parking fees
  • ・Admission fee
Exclusions
  • ・Lunch
Req. to Run Tour 2people
Max Num of Passengers Max 12people
*Please contact us for reservations for more than 12 passengers.
Meeting Place SHINSAIBASHI / In front of RIMOWA Store / 4-4-10 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Shinsaibashi Meeting at 9:45AM

UMEDA / In front of Umeda Dt Tower / 1-10-1,Umeda,Kita-ku, Osaka-shi,Osaka
Umeda Meeting at 10:15AM

*(Private Tour:Hotel)

Directions to Meeting Place

Directions to Meeting Place

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