[Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) L Course] 50th Anniversary “Kyoto Summer Journey” – Exploring Kyoto’s Architectural Gems and Sea
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【Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) L Course】
50th Anniversary “Kyoto Summer Journey” – Discover Hidden Gems and Enjoy Riverbed Dining
Join us on a special summer tour celebrating the 50th edition of the “Kyoto Summer Journey.”
This exclusive course takes you to rarely accessible cultural landmarks, including the Pontocho Kaburenjo Theater (open to the public for the first time), Shoseien Garden (Kikokutei), and Enshindo Hall.
For lunch, enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine served on a “kawadoko” (riverbed dining terrace) suspended over the refreshing Kamiyagawa River – a quintessential summer experience in Kyoto.
【Tour Details】
Operating Period: July 11 (Fri) – September 30 (Tue), 2025
Meeting Point: Okoshi Bus Stop (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus), Karasuma Exit, JR Kyoto Station
Meeting Time: 10:20 AM
Price:
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Adults (Junior high school students and older): ¥13,400
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Children (Elementary school students): ¥9,740
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Language: This tour is conducted in Japanese only.
【Important Notes】
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In case of severe weather (e.g. storms), or on August 17 (Sun), lunch will be served indoors instead of on the riverbed at Shōzan.
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On July 11–13, September 3, and September 11–15, the visit to Pontocho Kaburenjo will be replaced by a special visit to Kannondō Hall at Ninnaji Temple.
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Cancellation Policy:
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No cancellation fee until 8 days before departure
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¥100 fee from 7 days before until departure time
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No refunds after departure
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【Contact Information】
Company: JTB Corp.
Branch: JTB Kyoto Office
Phone: +81-75-365-7730 (Weekdays 10:00–17:30, Closed on weekends & holidays)
Email: link_kyoto@jtb.com
Tour operated by: Keihan Bus Co., Ltd.
Ticket Information
Adults (Junior high-school students and older)
¥13,400Children (elementary school students)
¥9,740More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 4 days before
What's included in the experience
・Admission fees (excluding entry to temples/shrines or facilities visited during free time)
・Lunch: Traditional Kyoto cuisine served on the Shōzan Kawadoko (riverbed dining terrace)
What is not included in the experience
Admission fees for temples, shrines, or facilities visited during free time
Precautions
This tour is conducted in Japanese only.
Please exchange your voucher for a boarding ticket at the Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Sightseeing Bus) terminal at JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit before departure time.
Cancellations are free of charge until 8 days before departure. From 7 days before until departure time, a ¥100 cancellation fee applies. No refunds will be issued after departure.
The tour may be cancelled or modified due to social conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Departure times, routes, and other details are subject to change without prior notice.
A tour guide will accompany the group on board.
The course and sightseeing locations will generally follow the listed order; however, they may change depending on traffic or other conditions.
Departure and arrival times may be delayed due to traffic.
Child fares apply to children aged 6 to under 12. If a seat is required for a child under 6, the child fare will be charged.
If you plan to leave the tour midway, please inform the bus guide. No refunds will be provided in such cases.
In case of stormy weather or on August 17 (Sun), lunch will be served indoors instead of at the Shōzan riverbed dining terrace.
From July 11 (Fri) to July 13 (Sun), and on September 3 (Wed), and from September 11 (Thu) to 15 (Mon, public holiday), the visit to Pontocho Kaburenjo Theater will be replaced with a special visit to the Kannondō Hall at Ninnaji Temple.
Cancellation Policy
| On the day | 100% |
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Information
Part of the “Kyoto Summer Journey” – Open to the Public for the First Time in 11 Years
A sukiya-style building set within a beautiful garden featuring Kitayama daisuji cedars and unique rock formations, originally built by the founder of a Nishijin textile company.
Highlights also include interior artworks by the Kano school and other notable painters.
Enjoy a traditional Kyoto meal on the kawadoko—a seasonal riverbed dining terrace that stretches out over the Kamiyagawa River, offering a refreshing summer atmosphere and views of the beautiful gorge.
In case of stormy weather or on August 17 (Sun), lunch will be served indoors instead of on the riverbed terrace.
“Kyoto Summer Journey” – Open to the Public for the First Time
A unique theater building blending Japanese and Western architectural styles, where the famous Kamo River Dance (Kamo-gawa Odori) is performed.
Highlights include the stage, seating area, and backstage rooms.
Please note: From July 11 (Fri) to July 13 (Sun), and on September 3 (Wed) and September 11 (Thu) to 15 (Mon, public holiday), this visit will be replaced by a special tour of the Kannondō Hall at Ninnaji Temple.
“Kyoto Summer Journey” – Open to the Public for the First Time
While Shoseien Garden is a designated scenic spot, Enshindo Hall—once the main residence within the garden and home until recently to relatives of the Higashi Honganji temple head—has been closed to the public until now. This tour offers the very first public access to this historic site.
Meeting place
Vendor Information
株式会社JTB 京都支店 / JTB corp. Kyoto office