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Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
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The stay time for each spot may depend on the season and on-site situation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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• ★ Kyoto & Nara + Arashiyama ★ • (Tue, Thu, Sat) Destination: Kasuga Taisha, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Wakakusayama, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Nonomiya Shrine & Togetsukyo Bridge, Nishiki Market, Kiyomizu-dera Temple (During the cherry blossom season , Nikishi Market will be replaced by Maruyama Park and the ord...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English & Korean & Chinese Speaking Guide
Transportation
Meals
Optional Admission Fees and Activity Charges
Travelers Insurance
Other Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Tsurutontan Soemoncho
Please be in front of Tsurutontan Soemoncho before 7:50am. Jtourstory staff will be there for you.
Return
Itinerary
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Kasuga Grand Shrine
A sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.
30 minutes
2
Nara Park
One of Japan’s most famous landmarks, known for its vast green spaces, historical temples, and freely roaming deer.
30 minutes
3
Todai-ji Temple
Place where the awe-inspiring Great Buddha, one of Japan’s largest bronze statues, resides inside a massive wooden hall.
30 minutes
4
Wakakusayama Hill
[★ Arashiyamai Course ★ ] This gentle grassy hill behind Nara Park offers panoramic views of Nara City and its major landmarks, including the great roof of Todai-ji. It’s an ideal short hike with scenic rewards.
5
Byodoin Temple
[★ Fushimi Inari Course ★ ] 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
40 minutes
6
Byodoin Omotesando
[★ Fushimi Inari Course ★ ] 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).
50 minutes
7
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
[★ Fushimi Inari Course ★ ] 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
8
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
[★ Arashiyamai Course ★ ] Step into a world of tranquility as you stroll through this iconic bamboo forest, where tall, green stalks stretch high into the sky. The sunlight filters through the dense bamboo canopy, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow on the path. The quiet rustle of leaves and the subtle creaking of the bamboo in the wind create a calming soundscape that feels far removed from the city. It’s not just a walk—it’s an experience that feels otherworldly.
25 minutes
9
Nonomiya Shrine
[★ Arashiyamai Course ★ ] Tucked within the forest near the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine is a small but spiritually significant Shinto shrine with a history dating back over a thousand years. It was once used as a purification site for imperial princesses before they entered service at Ise Grand Shrine. The shrine is surrounded by ancient moss-covered trees, low wooden fences, and sacred stones believed to bring good fortune, especially in love and relationships. Its peaceful, tucked-away location makes it a quiet spiritual retreat.
30 minutes
10
Togetsukyo Bridge
[★ Arashiyamai Course ★ ] Spanning the Katsura River, Togetsukyo Bridge ("Moon Crossing Bridge") is one of Arashiyama’s most famous landmarks. Originally built in the Heian period and later reconstructed in wood, the bridge offers panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides, which explode into color in autumn. From the bridge, you can see boats gently floating down the river and possibly even spot monkeys from the nearby Iwatayama Monkey Park. Whether viewed from afar or walked across slowly, the bridge is a perfect photo spot.
25 minutes
11
Nishiki Market Shopping District
[★ Arashiyamai Course ★ ] Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” Nishiki Market is a lively, narrow street filled with over a hundred stalls selling fresh seafood, local snacks, and Kyoto specialties — perfect for food lovers.
1 hour
12
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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.