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Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Your adventure begins with a hassle-free departure from Tsurutontan Soemoncho at 8:00 AM. Begin your day in the calm of Nara Park, surrounded by gentle deer, marvel at the giant Buddha inside Todaiji Temple and Kasugataisha Shrine, a sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.

At midday, explore the elegant Byodoin Temple, featured on the Japanese 10-yen coin, admire its golden Phoenix Hall reflecting over the tranquil pond before heading to Uji Omotesando, a traditional street famous for its matcha sweets. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch at your own expense.

Walk through the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, a spiritual experience like no other and wrap up at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a landmark known for its wooden terrace and sweeping views over the city. It’s a full but fulfilling itinerary that brings you deep into Japan’s beauty and tradition.

Activity location

  • Kasugataisha Shrine
    • Nara Prefecture
    • Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tsurutontan Soemoncho
    • 17 3
    • 542-0084, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$55.17 x 1 Adult$55.17
Total
Price is $55.17
Until Tue, Oct 14

What's included, what's not

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    English & Korean Speaking Guide
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    Transportation
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    Meals
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    Optional Admission Fees and Activity Charges
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    Travelers Insurance
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    Other Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In compliance with Japanese law, vehicles cannot operate for more than 10 hours. The tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on real-time conditions.
  • Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
  • The stay time for each spot may depend on the season and on-site situation.
  • Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller.
  • Infant is free of charge, no seat available.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Optional Main Hall Admission: Byodoin Temple 700Yen, Kiyomizu-dera Temple 500Yen, Todaiji Temple 800Yen

Activity itinerary

Kasugataisha Shrine
  • 30m
A sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.
Nara Park
  • 30m
One of Japan’s most famous landmarks, known for its vast green spaces, historical temples, and freely roaming deer.
Todai-ji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Place where the awe-inspiring Great Buddha, one of Japan’s largest bronze statues, resides inside a massive wooden hall.
Byodoin Temple
  • 35m
  • Admission ticket not included
A masterpiece of Buddhist architecture and the iconic image on the Japanese 10-yen coin. Admire its golden Phoenix Hall reflecting over the tranquil pond
Byodoin Omotesando
  • 55m
A charming street lined with traditional tea houses. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch at your own expense and indulge in Uji’s renowned Matcha treats. (Include own expense lunch time).
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
  • 50m
Famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates winding up Mount Inari. As you walk through this mystical pathway, experience the sacred atmosphere that has drawn worshippers and travelers for centuries.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its grand wooden stage that offers panoramic views over Kyoto. Take in the seasonal beauty of cherry blossoms in spring or vibrant maple leaves in autumn as you wander through the temple grounds.

Location

Activity location

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    Kasugataisha Shrine
    • Nara Prefecture
    • Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tsurutontan Soemoncho
    • 17 3
    • 542-0084, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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