Nara Deer and Kyoto Panorama Kansai One Day

Osaka, Japan
Duration10h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesKorean, Japanese, English, Chinese
Group sizeUp to 47 travelers

Overview

This tour explores two Kansai cultural gems: Kyoto and Nara. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera for a taste of thousand-year Buddhist culture, walk through Fushimi Inari Taisha’s vermilion torii tunnel to discover Shinto allure, and interact with wild deer at Nara Park amid ancient shrines and maple leaves. This 10-hour itinerary lets you experience the historic and natural beauty of the ancient capitals in one day.

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Depart from:Nippombashi, Osaka

Starting point:
1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan

Depart from: Kyoto Station

Starting point:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

What's included

  • Includes round-trip transportation costs from the meeting point to the attractions
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals and drinks are not included in the itinerary
  • Kiyomizu Temple Admission Fee (Adults ¥400, Students ¥200)(purchase tickets on-site)

What to expect

  1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visitors can visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (admission at own expense; Pilgrimage Fee: JPY 400 for adults, JPY 200 for elementary and junior high school students). Wander along the quaint stone-paved lanes of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, stroll through the tranquil and serene Ishibe Alley, step into Gion-Hanamikoji Street to fully immerse yourself in the elegant charm of geisha culture, and finally pay a peaceful visit to Yasaka Shrine.
  2. 1h 10m
    Visitors will enter Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto, and hike along the red "Thousand Torii Gates" tunnel stretching to the mountain top for a pilgrimage, admiring the fox statues symbolizing divine messengers in the shrine. Visitors can pray for business prosperity and a good harvest for their families here, and also pick up the unique fox-shaped ema to freely draw creative expressions and leave their wishes.
  3. 1h 30m
    Visitors stroll through Nara Park to see deer and bright red maple leaves, and visit historic sites like Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. They can climb nearby Mount Wakakusa for a view of Nara and enjoy feeding the intelligent deer.Visitors are recommended to visit Todai-ji Temple (Daikannonji), check out the world's largest wooden Main Hall, admire the 15-meter-tall Vairocana Buddha, and also explore buildings such as the Nandaimon Gate and Nigatsu-do Hall. (Expenses at own expense) (Admission Fees: Todai-ji Main Hall - Adults JPY 600, Children JPY 300; Todai-ji Main Hall + Museum - Adults JPY 1000, Children JPY 400)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will pick you up at Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance. The guide will be waiting for you with a yellow flag.

Meeting point

We will pick you up at Nipponbashi Exit 2. The guide will be waiting for you with a yellow flag.

End point

Nipponbashi Exit 2.
We will return directly to Osaka without stopping in Kyoto.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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