Full-Day Guided Tour of Kansai's Top Attractions

Kyoto, Japan
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Overview
Duration
10h
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Please select your preferred meeting place by choosing an option in the calendar:Option 1: Osaka Namba 2-chome Exit, located at 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan. Departure time: 8:40 AMOption 2: Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, located at Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan. Departure time: 9:50 AMImmersing yourself in Kansai's attractions in a single day, you'll explore Kyoto's traditional culture and scenery under the guidance of a professional tour guide.Your journey begins at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples founded in 778 and a national treasure of Japan. The temple is nestled within the Sannenzaka district, featuring a charming stone-paved path that leads to Gion's Higashiyama district. This area is rich with popular sightseeing spots including the famous Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine, making it an essential visit when in Kyoto.Next, you'll head to Fushimi Inari Taisha, renowned for its "thousands of torii gates". This attraction draws numerous visitors from both Japan and abroad each year. Here, you can offer prayers for your loved ones and admire the shrine's ema (votive tablets), uniquely shaped like white foxes and ready for creative expressions.Finally, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City, lies Nara Park. Home to historical sites such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha, it offers a superb view of Nara's scenery. A stroll through the park reveals its most concentrated deer population.

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Important info

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple admission fee: 400 yen for adults; 200 yen for middle and elementary school students
  • Todaiji Temple admission fee: Todaiji Main Hall is 600 yen for adults; 300 yen for children / Todaiji Main Hall + Museum is 1000 yen for adults; 400 yen for children

Know in advance:

  • Please note that the final drop-off point is only in Osaka. If you prefer to stay in Kyoto, you can disembark at Nara Park
  • The night before departure, the local tour operator will email you detailed information including meeting time, location, guide info, and vehicle details
  • Due to the limitations of the vehicle space, each person is limited to one piece of luggage. Please inform the local operator in advance if you have luggage. You'll find the contact details in the voucher after booking
  • Depending on the weather and road conditions, the guide will adjust the itinerary and timing of the tour
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What's included
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Roundtrip transportation. Driver. Tour guide
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What's not included
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Food and drinks. Attractions tickets
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Highlights

Discover Kyoto's traditional culture with a professional guide. Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples. Explore Fushimi Inari Taisha, known for its unique torii gates. See Nara Park, home to Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
SANWA Travel
Meeting Point

Choose departure from either Osaka or Kyoto. Your guide will be holding a yellow flag with the "GOGODAY" logo at the meeting point.