Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

5.0
(5 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be in front of Tsurutontan Soemoncho before 7:50am. Jtourstory staff will be there for you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of Japan’s most famous landmarks, known for its vast green spaces, historical temples, and freely roaming deer.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Place where the awe-inspiring Great Buddha, one of Japan’s largest bronze statues, resides inside a massive wooden hall.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    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

    35 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    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).

    55 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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.
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