(K) ~ Kyoto Autumn Leaves Journey ~ Famous Autumn Foliage Spots You Want to Visit: Komyoji Temple, Ikkyu Temple, and World Heritage Byodoin Temple
1–48 people
- Capacity
- 1–48 people
📅 Schedule
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Enjoy lunch at Kyoto Cuisine Ippuku-tei with the special Okoshi Bus menu "Nishiki Autumn Set."
9:50 AM Gather at JR Kyoto Station Kawaramachi Exit Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) Stop
※Please arrive at the stop directly with plenty of time to spare. Please present your voucher to the guide and board. At that time, your seat number will be provided.
※If you cannot present your voucher at the stop, you will need to repurchase, so please be careful.
10:00 AM Depart from JR Kyoto Station Kawaramachi Exit
◇Komyoji Temple (55 minutes)
The head temple of the Nishi Hongan-ji sect. The maple tree-lined approach is breathtakingly beautiful.
◇Lunch at Ippuku-tei (50 minutes)
Enjoy Kyoto cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in a calm Japanese atmosphere.
◇Ikkyu Temple (Shoon-an) (60 minutes)
Upon entering the grounds, you will be immediately captivated by the beautiful autumn leaves. The dry landscape garden with Mount Hiei as borrowed scenery is also wonderful, and the wooden maple trees where Zen Master Ikkyu's beard and hair were planted are must-sees.
◇Byodoin Temple and Uji Stroll (90 minutes)
※The viewing time at Byodoin Temple is included in the free exploration time.
※Viewing the interior of Byodoin Phoenix Hall requires a separate fee.
Also, due to capacity restrictions inside the hall, viewing may not be possible.
5:10 PM Arrive at JR Kyoto Station Kawaramachi Exit Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) Stop (scheduled), Dismissal
✅ What's included
- Bus fare
- Japanese-speaking guide
- Admission fees (Komyoji Temple, Ikkyu Temple, Byodoin Temple)
- Lunch
Required reading
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Please confirm the meeting location in advance and make your own way there. Even if you are late, the bus will depart on schedule. You cannot join from sightseeing spots along the way. If you do not show up without notice on the day, it will be automatically considered as forfeited, and we cannot provide a refund, so please understand this in advance.
Restrictions
- Please arrive directly at the "Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) Stop" 10 minutes before the bus departs. Please present your voucher to the guide and board. At that time, your seat number will be provided.
- If you cannot present your voucher (mobile voucher or printed voucher) before boarding, you will need to pay the full amount again at the location and purchase a boarding ticket.
- Adult fares apply to guests aged 13 and older (typically 12 years and older). Children (usually ages 6-11) should book at the child rate. Note that even if a child is 12 years old, if they are still in elementary school, they will be charged the child rate. Children under elementary school age are free, but we do not provide seats or meals (for meal-included courses). If your child is too large to hold comfortably on your lap, we recommend securing a seat. In that case, the child rate will apply. Please note that even if you do not secure a seat for your child, for buffet-style meal-included courses, you may need to pay for the meal separately at the restaurant.
Other notes
- The order of the itinerary and duration may vary depending on the day.
- For inquiries/cancellations regarding this course, please contact the booking site where you made your reservation.
- The bus is a non-smoking vehicle.
- Voucher valid period: Participation date only
- The viewing time at Byodoin Temple is included in the free exploration time. Viewing the interior of Byodoin Phoenix Hall requires a separate fee. Also, due to capacity restrictions inside the hall, viewing may not be possible.
- Due to climate and natural conditions, the peak season for autumn foliage may not match the itinerary (photo image). Please understand this in advance.
- 【JR Kyoto Station Kawaramachi Exit Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) Stop】 Address: 〒600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, Kyoto Station Front Bus Terminal (It is the plaza directly in front of the Isetan Department Store 1st floor entrance. Currently under construction, so please go around the PORTA underground shopping center entrance. As you proceed, you will see the plaza. The Kyoto Central Post Office across the road is a landmark.) -From JR Kyoto Station Central Exit: Head toward Kyoto Tower, turn left, and it is about a 1-minute walk. -From JR Kyoto Station West Exit: Turn right after exiting, proceed through the north-south connecting passage toward Kyoto Tower, and descend to the 1st floor. -If using the subway, please use Kyoto Station Exit 6. ※Please check the Okoshi Bus stop map and ticket window image in the images below.
📍 Meeting / Pick-up point
【JR Kyoto Station Kawaramachi Exit Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) Stop】 Address: 〒600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, Kyoto Station Front Bus Terminal (It is the plaza directly in front of the Isetan Department Store 1st floor entrance. Currently under construction, so please go around the PORTA underground shopping center entrance. As you proceed, you will see the plaza. The Kyoto Central Post Office across the road is a landmark.) -From JR Kyoto Station Central Exit: Head toward Kyoto Tower, turn left, and it is about a 1-minute walk. -From JR Kyoto Station West Exit: Turn right after exiting, proceed through the north-south connecting passage toward Kyoto Tower, and descend to the 1st floor. -If using the subway, please use Kyoto Station Exit 6. ※Please check the Okoshi Bus stop map and ticket window image in the images below.
🎟 Voucher validity: Valid only on the selected activity date
⏱ Booking deadline
By 23:59, 1 day before the activity
📥 Booking opens
Bookable up to 8 months in advance