Where exactly do I meet the tour?

The meeting point is the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F — the shopping building directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo (south) Exit. Arrive before 08:20 as the tour departs promptly.

What happens if one of the sites is closed?

The operator has planned alternatives: if Nijo Castle is closed, the group visits Ryoan-ji Temple instead; if the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is visited. You won't miss out on a stop.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs from 08:20 to approximately 12:20 — roughly four hours in total.

Can I bring a young child?

One child aged 5 or under who does not need a seat on the coach can join free of charge. Additional children under 6, or any child who requires a seat, must have a child ticket booked.

Is transport between the sites included?

Yes, the tour uses a coach to travel between all stops. You do not need to arrange your own transport once the tour begins.

Is the itinerary guaranteed to stay the same?

The route is subject to change due to weather or traffic conditions, but the operator will always aim to visit equivalent sites if any adjustments are needed.

Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Imperial Palace Tour from Kyoto

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

Why book with us

Admission to all three sites is included — no separate ticket queues
Guaranteed alternatives if any site is unexpectedly closed
Departs and returns to Kyoto Station, the city's most convenient hub
Covers Kyoto's top UNESCO landmarks in a single, compact morning
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What's included

Admission to Nijo Castle (or Ryoan-ji Temple if closed)

Admission to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Admission to Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine if closed)

Coach transport between sites

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (self-make-your-way to meeting point)

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

What to expect

Meet at Kyoto Station
08:20
Make your own way to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, located directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit, for an 08:20 departure.
Nijo Castle
Morning
Explore the shogun's former Kyoto stronghold, famed for its 'nightingale floors' and ornate Ninomaru Palace — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple is visited instead.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Morning
Stand before the iconic Golden Pavilion, its top two storeys sheathed in gold leaf and reflected perfectly in the mirror pond — another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Late morning
Visit the former seat of Japan's Imperial Family within the expansive Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. If closed, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is visited instead.
Return to Kyoto Station
12:20
The tour concludes back at Kyoto Station Avanti (Hachijo Exit side) by 12:20, leaving your afternoon completely free.

Meeting point

Sunrise Tours Desk, Kyoto Avanti B1F, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Kyoto

Head to the basement level (B1F) of the Kyoto Avanti shopping building, which sits directly opposite the Hachijo (south) Exit of Kyoto Station. Look for the Sunrise Tours Desk and arrive before 08:20.

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What to bring

Your booking confirmation (printed or on your mobile)
Comfortable walking shoes
Water and any personal snacks

Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Imperial Palace Tour from Kyoto

Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Imperial Palace Tour from Kyoto

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