Seasonal Tour: Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour By Bus

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 6 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:00 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    • If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Book this cherry blossom viewing tour by shared bus in Kyoto and visit some of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto that are not easily accessible. Enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine.

Know More about this tour

Cherry blossom Viewing (Ohanami) is a big annual event during spring for Japanese people.
Japanese people love cherry blossoms not only because they are beautiful but also because of its ephemeral nature, they only bloom for a very short period.

Because during this season they are many people who would go out for cherry-blossom viewing all the famous areas are very crowded. Due to this it is very difficult to find a place to go.

Come and join this bus tour and be prepared to feel the beauty of spring in Japan!
A tour assistant will take you to all the famous cherry blossom places in Kyoto.
By going around by bus you have the advantage of being able to efficiently go around the cherry blossoms viewing spots. It is a casual plan with no need to get on a crowded train during the cherry-blossom season.

Spots to visit
-Kitano tenmangu Shrine
An important shrine that is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled. It is said that after his exile his spirit cause number of disaster, to appease him many shrines were built. At this area there is a one and only kind of cherry blossom that blooms here. This old cherry blossom tree is said to be 120 years old, and its the only sakura in the world that turns white to pink.

-Haradani-en
Haradani-en is a privately owned garden covering 13,000 square meters with a variety of cherry trees, this spot is also a great place to view cherry blossoms because not many people goes to this area.
Located at a steep hill above Kinkakuji Temple, however with the bus you can sit and relax while going up this hill.

Itinerary:

Tour details:
8:50am Meet at Kyoto Station, Hachijyo exit parking lot (depart at 9:00am)
9:50am-10:40am Iwakura Jissoin
11:00am-12:00pm Kyoto Botanical Gardens
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch time *Choice of tonkatsu (deep fried pork) meal or tempura meal
2:00pm-3:00pm Takaragaike Park
3:20pm-4:10pm Kamigamo-jinjya Shrine
5:00pm Tour ends at Kyoto Station

Inclusions

English-speaking guide

Bus fare

Lunch

Entry/Admission - Kamigamo Shrine

Entry/Admission - Kyoto Botanical Garden

Entry/Admission - Iwakura Jissoin

Entry/Admission - Takaragaike Park

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Drink and additional food

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

A maximum of 15 people per booking

Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat; infant meals not included

Two lunch options are available and please specify your choice at checkout

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be notified 15 days in advance and offered an alternative or full refund