Journey around Kyoto's classic attractions on a half-day tour. Hop aboard a
sightseeing bus and visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and
Kiyomizudera Temple.

• Witness Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Gaze in awe at the opulent Golden Pavilion Temple, Kinkaku-ji
• Stroll around lush gardens surrounding Ginkaku-ji Temple
• Enjoy the multi-language audio guide ( English, Chinese, Korean) on the ride

－ Attraction Introduction －

• Kinkaku-ji
  
  Also known as Rokuon-ji, this Japanese Buddhist temple was completed in 1397
  (the 4th year of Oei). Located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, it is a temple of the
  Shokoku-ji school of the Rinzai sect. Its name comes from the dharma name of
  Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, who was
  famous in Japanese history. Because the outer walls of the temple's core
  building, the 'Shariden' (Reliquary Hall), are entirely decorated with gold
  leaf, it is affectionately nicknamed 'Kinkaku-ji'. In addition to being a
  famous tourist attraction, Rokuon-ji is designated as a National Treasure by
  the Japanese government and was inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage site by
  UNESCO in 1994 as part of the 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto'.

  
  

• Kiyomizu-dera Temple (The main hall roof is currently undergoing restoration, but the temple remains open for visits)
  
  Located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, this temple was founded around 778 (the 9th
  year of Hoki) by the monk Enchin. The temple's mountain name is Otowasan, and
  it is primarily dedicated to the Thousand-Armed Kannon. Originally belonging
  to the Hosso sect, it is now independent and serves as the head temple of the
  Kita-Hosso sect. It has frequently appeared in Japanese literature since the
  Heian period. In 1994, Kiyomizu-dera was inscribed as a World Heritage site as
  part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

  
  

• Ginkaku-ji
  
  Also known as Jisho-ji, the temple was founded by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th
  shogun of the Muromachi shogunate. He built the Kannon-den within the temple
  grounds, which is commonly referred to as the 'Ginkaku' (Silver Pavilion).
  Consequently, the entire temple is called 'Ginkaku-ji'. This name echoes that
  of 'Kinkaku-ji' (officially 'Rokuon-ji') also located in Kyoto, and it is one
  of Japan's National Treasures.