SHRINE & TEMPLE VISITS · Japan
The gates are free; the difference is who walks you through them and when. These 15 cover Fushimi Inari before the coaches, Senso-ji at opening and the quieter mountain approaches, priced and timed.
Full-day Kyoto coach tour linking Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and the bamboo grove, plus World Heritage stops, with an English guide and Wi-Fi.
“Ciel was great, we enjoyed every second of it, and we were wakuwaku of being taught a lot of new things of history and japan things”
A 70-minute Chanoyu tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple in Kyoto. Learn matcha, watch the ritual, and try making your own.
“Really enjoyed this, we learnt a lot and the hosts were very kind and very knowledgeable, would absolutely recommend this experience!”
A full-day Tokyo coach tour hitting Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo Bay cruise, with matcha and izakaya lunch options.
“Informative, knowledgeable & pleasant tour guide, Sora. Went to highlights places as mentioned in the itinerary.”
Skip crowded trails at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari on a guided hike through bamboo forest, quiet shrines, and castle views.
“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”
A fast, scenic Osaka to Kyoto highlights day: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, Nara deer and Todai-ji, plus Kobe lunch.
“Harry went out of his way to accommodate us over and over. He was so enthusiastic and kind! It was a long day, but so wonderful. Thank you!”
Walk Asakusa with an English guide to Sensō-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, and more, finishing by Azuma Bridge in 2 hours.
“Glenda was awesome! Learned so much and had so much fun.”
Nikko day trip from Ginza, with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge views, plus bilingual guiding.
“Hashimoto-san was an excellent driver and we arrived to every location safely and quickly. Jorge was super informative and communicative. He switched back and forth between English and Spanish flawlessly and it was very easy to understand. He repeated the instructions and made it very clear what time we should be back to the bus. Jorge also made sure to point out any route confusions and important landmarks so that it was easy to find our way back to the bus after the Toshogu temple and the Kegon falls. For lunch he assisted the tour members in buying lunch via the ticket machine and helped make sure everyone got the…”
Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima with temple tickets, the Great Buddha, Komachi Street snacks, and possible Mt. Fuji views.
“Fantastic day trip! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend. Guide was very lovely and entertaining.”
A smooth day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara deer, Fushimi Inari gates, and Arashiyama bamboo, with an English guide and timed stops.
“This was a great way relocate from Osaka to Kyoto and visit destinations along the way. Fiona our guide and driver Mr A were great. Plenty of time to chose what interested you at Arashiyama, we did the bamboo forest and monkey park”
A full Tokyo to Nikko day trip: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Waterfall, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge or onsen, with a bilingual guide.
“I absolutely loved the day tour! Nikko is such a beautiful place, the waterfall is spectacular and the lake is something out of a dream. Our guide was Zoe and she was such a nice, helpful and sweet person. Zoe, if you're reading this thank you again for all your help, I have the group photo we took on the fridge!”
Tokyo one-day guided tour: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Odaiba, and TOKYO SKYTREE® Tembo Deck with lunch and bus.
“Itinerary was carefully planned and it did not feel rushed at all. I am truly sorry but I forgot the Japanese name of the tour guide (I remember her English name, which I believe is Grace), she is not only very knowledgeable, but also very sweet and kind. Overall a very fun trip even when you’re going solo!”
Spend a full day in Nagano: Zenko-ji Temple, guided sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys with lunch and practical winter tips.
“Was an amazing tour. Shawn and Yama, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and patient with the large group. The only suggestion I would offer is maybe including a pin drop for the pick up location for those of us who don't know the area but otherwise an incredible experience.”
A 5-hour Kyoto walking tour of Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryuji temple, Okochi Sanso garden, monkeys at Iwatayama, plus lunch or sake tasting.
“Kevin was my guide and he was absolutely fantastic! Really friendly and took the time to chat to everyone - he was also happy to suggest other things to do in Kyoto and how to avoid the crowds. This is really a full morning with lots of things to see but also opportunities to sit and relax. Would really recommend!! Thanks Kevin”
Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting and a real wild encounter with snow monkeys bathing in hot springs, plus a mountain-style lunch.
“Definitely recommend this tour! The whole experience was amazing and a must do if you are coming to Japan! Thank you to Dylan and Luca for making our experience enjoyable and sharing with us your knowledge.”
Osaka to Kyoto and Nara in one day, with Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer, Fushimi Inari torii gates, plus Kobe shabu-shabu lunch for $61.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
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