From Osaka-Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1Day Bus Tour

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Start from the VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto. Visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with its dazzling golden exterior and serene gardens. Your ticket is included! Explore Arashiyama and its renowned Bamboo Grove, a magical forest of towering green stalks creating a unique and tranquil experience. For lunch, enjoy a traditional meal at "Kyoto Wasabi," a historic Kyoto townhouse, featuring Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu. If you choose the no-meal option, you’ll have 120 minutes to explore local dining options and the picturesque surroundings of Arashiyama at your own pace. Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates forming a stunning tunnel up Mount Inari. Experience Nara Park’s friendly deer and visit UNESCO World Heritage site Todai-ji Temple, home to Japan’s colossal Buddha statue. End the tour with a bus return, choosing from two disbanding locations in Kyoto or Osaka.

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Things To Know

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English or Chinese Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fee to Kinkakuji temple
  • Entrance fee to Todaiji temple 600yen (optional)
  • Optional
  • Hotel Pick up / Drop off
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The tour schedule may be delayed due to traffic or weather. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to bad weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
  • This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.
  • Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price
  • Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure.
  • The bus will be departing on time (no exception).
  • Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
  • In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
  • Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple

Visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its dazzling golden exterior and serene gardens. Your ticket is included!

Admission Ticket Included

Arashiyama

Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of Arashiyama. Visit to the renowned Bamboo Grove, a magical forest of towering green stalks that create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. Wander through this captivating path, where the light filters through the dense bamboo, creating a unique and tranquil experience. For travelers who choose the lunch option, savor a delicious meal at "Kyoto Wasabi," a historic Kyoto townhouse with a rich legacy of over 120 years. Delight in an exquisite Kyoto traditional meal set featuring Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu, a classic Japanese hot pot dish with thinly sliced pork cooked in a flavorful broth. (50 mins) For travelers who choose the no-meal option, you will have a total of 120 minutes in Arashiyama to explore local dining options and enjoy the picturesque surroundings at your own pace.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine designated as an Important Cultural Property. This iconic shrine is renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, which create a stunning and immersive tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. As you walk through the gates, you’ll pass through a series of shrines, each representing a different aspect of the deity Inari Okami, who is worshipped for prosperity in business, household safety, and success in various endeavors.

Nara Park

Nara, Japan’s historic capital. Experience the magic of Nara Park, where you can mingle with friendly deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Be awed by Japan’s colossal Buddha statue, towering 15 meters high.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

3.4
Based on 51 reviews

What do other 51 guests say about From Osaka-Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1Day Bus Tour

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Anna_S
4
Aug 2024
Ho apprezzato il fatto che in un giorno si visitino 2 templi e il parco di Nara. E che chi - come nel nostro caso - acquista il pranzo, può approfittare anche di una piccola esperienza gastronomica locale, che ci è parsa sincera e gustosa. Però c'è un appunto importante: NON SCEGLIETE QUESTO TOUR...
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iris_s
5
Jun 2024
Mike was our guide in this trip. He was very nice and helpful . The most I like it’s was to have lunch in a traditional Japanese restaurant. It was a good experience
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elliottl740
5
Apr 2024
The tour was very nice. I thought the tour guide was very nice and cool, the way he spoke English and Mandarin one after the other! The bus was also very comfy because I fell asleep twice 😴😴. We went to Nara Park and fed at least 38 deer 🦌! I thought the tour was very nice 🙂🙂🙂🙂.

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Things to know

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English or Chinese Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fee to Kinkakuji temple
Not Included
  • Entrance fee to Todaiji temple 600yen (optional)
  • Optional
  • Hotel Pick up / Drop off
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The tour schedule may be delayed due to traffic or weather. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to bad weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
  • This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.
  • Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price
  • Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure.
  • The bus will be departing on time (no exception).
  • Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
  • In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
  • Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies