Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van
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About This Tour in Kyoto
Why Visit Kyoto?
Kyoto is Japan's cultural heart, home to thousands of temples and traditional gardens. Explore historic districts, visit serene temples, and experience traditional geisha culture. Kyoto offers a glimpse into traditional Japan with stunning beauty and rich heritage.
Getting to Kyoto
The easiest way to reach Kyoto is by flying into Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM). The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- English Speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- For lunch, you will have free-time in a designated area where you can walk around and pick a lunch spot for you and your group.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Meet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or... 1 hour
Meet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower, and board our comfortable, luxurious private vehicle and travel 1 hr from Osaka to Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, founded in the year 711... 1 hour 30 minutes
Fushimi Inari Taisha, founded in the year 711 to worship the Shinto god of rice, Inari. Consistently listed as one of the most popular places in Japan. It is the most visited shrine in all of Japan. Over 2.5 million Japanese will visit the shrine during the first three days of the new year to pray for good luck, particularly in work and business. Join them and other tourists and locals climbing through the 1,000= torii gates that line the hillside and bask in over 1300 years of history.
Walk around the Gion area and take in the traditional townscape of Kyoto 1 hour 30 minutes
Walk around the Gion area and take in the traditional townscape of Kyoto. You will also have your lunch and free time in this area. Enjoy a bite and you can also shop for souvenirs in some of the traditional old stores in the area. If you are lucky, you might see a Geiko or Maiko (Geisha) walking around the area.
Here our tour conductor will talk about the... 20 minutes
Here our tour conductor will talk about the history of Nara and the nearby temples while assisting you in feeding and playing with the famous bowing deer of Nara Park. Vendors sell crackers to feed the deer for 200 yen per pack.
Todaiji Temple was built to pray for the peace of the country 40 minutes
Todaiji Temple was built to pray for the peace of the country. The Great Buddha Hall, where the Great Buddha sits, is one of the largest wooden structure in the world, with a width of about 57m, a depth of about 50m, and a height of about 48m. Originally completed in 751, the structure was destroyed in 1181 and 1567. The current building we see today was rebuilt in 1709, and was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.
Walk toward The Great South Gate, or Nandaimon,... 10 minutes
Walk toward The Great South Gate, or Nandaimon, the main gates of Todai-ji temple, and bask in its size of this great structure. The Nandaimon gate, which stands at the entrance of the approach to Todaiji Temple, is a massive structure with a height of about 25.5m, and the Ni-o guardian statues located in Nandaimon are also a site to behold. Walk through this great gate, and see the magnificent large wooden Ni-o statues. housed in the great Nandaimon Gates.
Arrive in Nara Park and disembark with your... 15 minutes
Arrive in Nara Park and disembark with your tour conductor here at Yumekaze Plaza for a quick bathroom stop before continuing with the tour.
After you visit Nara Park, you will board... 1 hour
After you visit Nara Park, you will board our private vehicle and you will be driven back to Osaka. You will be dropped off at your pick-up point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
