Kyoto Sightseeing Bus OKOSHI Tour (Golden Pavilion & Silver Pavilion & Cheongsui Temple)

Visit Kyoto's top three attractions in half a day
Okoshi tourist bus

If you want to visit Kyoto's must-sees quickly and comfortably, how about taking a half-day bus tour? Because it only visits the three major attractions - Golden Pavilion, Silver Pavilion, and Cheongsui Temple - it is compact but still allows you to make the most of your time.

Also, while traveling by bus, you can listen to an explanation of historical and traditional elements through a Korean audio guide, so you can enjoy the tour without worrying about the language! Take the OKOSHI bus and enjoy Kyoto to the fullest.

The dazzling golden Kinkakuji Temple

The official name of Kinkakuji Temple, one of the historic temples boasting a history of about 600 years, is ‘Rokuonji.’ The reason it is called Golden Pavilion is because the second and third floors of the three-story pavilion are covered with gold leaf. Golden Pavilion Temple is a relic temple that enshrines the relics of Buddha, and is the most famous scenic spot in Kyoto, so it is a must-visit course.

Quiet Garden, Ginkaksa Temple

Ginkaksa Temple, where there are relatively few tourists, so you can enjoy a quiet walk! Here, you can see a neatly manicured traditional Japanese garden.

Since Ginkakuji Temple is a bit far from the center, it may be cumbersome to visit on your own, but you can get there easily by booking a bus tour!

End of the tour, Cheongsui Temple (Kiyomizu-dera)

Kiyomizu-dera, also known as Blue Water Temple, is a temple registered as a World Cultural Heritage and is full of attractive things to see throughout the four seasons. The temple built precariously on top of a cliff is especially impressive.

You will have 90 minutes of free time here, so you can spend your time exploring restaurants in the surrounding Gion Street or enjoying shopping at Cheongsusa Temple!

Tour schedule introduction

[09:10 AM]
Check-in at the regular sightseeing bus stop at JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit.

[09:30 AM]
Depart from JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit
Golden Pavilion (about 40 minutes to get off)
Ginkakuji Temple (get off at approx. 45 minutes)
Kiyomizu-dera (Cheongsu-ji Temple) (get off at about 120 minutes)

[14:35 PM]
Arrival and dismissal at the regular tourist bus stop at JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit (planned)