Is food included in the tour?

No, meals and drinks are not included. However, the tour ends around lunchtime, and Kyoto Station has many great dining options nearby for after your tour.

Are there any health and safety measures in place?

Yes. Buses are sanitized regularly. Staff will wear masks and undergo health checks. Participants are asked to wear face masks and may be screened for temperature before boarding.

Is there any walking involved?

Yes, moderate walking is required at each sightseeing location. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you’ll be walking through historical sites and temple grounds.

What is included in the Kyoto Morning Tour?

The tour includes entry to all listed sightseeing spots (Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine), transportation by a comfortable bus, and guidance from a National Government Licensed English-speaking tour guide.

Kyoto Morning Tour - Trip To Japan

Admission fee
English guide
Round-trip transportation

What's not included

Food and drinks
Shopping costs

Temperature checks will be conducted before boarding; entry may be denied if over 37.5°C or if feeling unwell
Tour locations follow health guidelines set by the Japanese government
An e-voucher will be emailed; please present it on your phone at check-in
Tour may be canceled if the minimum number of guests is not met 4 days before departure
Schedule and destinations may change due to health conditions or special closures
On days when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead
If Nijo Castle is closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited as an alternative
Visitors to the Kyoto Imperial Palace must complete a short form with personal details on the day of the tour
The bus will make a stop at the lunch venue for full-day tour participants before heading to Kyoto Station