Kyoto Morning-Golden Pavilion ＆ Kyoto Imperial Palace from Kyoto in Kyoto
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Kyoto Morning-Golden Pavilion ＆ Kyoto Imperial Palace from Kyoto
Next available dates
Tue
9 Jul
Wed
10 Jul
Thu
11 Jul
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KYOTO AVANTI
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Dep: 8:30am Sunrise Tour Desk: Please come to the meeting point by 8:20am
Next availability: Tue, 9 Jul
From
USD 66.31
Highlights
This tour is recommended for those traveling to Kyoto for the first time. Visit popular sightseeing spots efficiently, all before noon! This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, with its beautiful golden Shariden (a building in which Buddha's ashes are enshrined), and see its elegantly beautiful garden. See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
Itinerary
Nijo Castle
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedTour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.Kinkakuji Temple
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.Kyoto Imperial Palace
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
After sightseeing at Kyoto Imperial Palace, the bus will stop by the lunch venue for the 1-day tour. After that, participants will be dropped off at Kyoto Station.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations. Seats may not be designated.
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
Location
Address
541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 604-8301
Provider
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.