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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Nara Park
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

From Osaka-Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1Day Bus Tour w/Kinkakuji Ticket

By VIP Japan Tours
3.5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥12,300 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the Ancient Capitals of Japan: Kyoto and Nara!
Embark on a cultural day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.

Start at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for the “Senbon Torii,” a path lined with thousands of vermilion gates.

Enjoy lunch at the 120-year-old Kyoto Townhouse “Kyoto Wasabi,” savoring Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu, a traditional hot-pot dish.

For no-meal option travelers: Spend 20 minutes at Kyoto Imperial Palace before heading directly to Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Visit Kinkaku-ji (admission included), also known as the Golden Pavilion. UNESCO world heritage.

Explore Todai-ji Temple, home to Japan's largest Buddha statue, and wander through Nara Park, where over 1,200 deer roam freely.

In Nara perfecture
Todai-ji Temple, another UNESCO world heritage site. Here you will find yourself in front of Japan’s biggest Buddha statue, 15 meters tall.
Nara Park, over 1,200 deer roam freely, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairy tale.

Activity location

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    • 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VIP Villa Namba
    • 1 2
    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Osaka 7:50 meet up
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
￥12,300 x 1 Adult￥12,300
Total
Price is ￥12,300
Until Wed, Jun 12
Kyoto 8:50 Meet up
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
￥12,300 x 1 Adult￥12,300
Total
Price is ￥12,300
Until Wed, Jun 12
Osaka 7:50 meet up / Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Kyoto Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savor Pork Shabu-shabu
Osaka Departure 7:50 Meet up

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
￥14,500 x 1 Adult￥14,500
Total
Price is ￥14,500
Until Wed, Jun 12
Kyoto 8:50 Meet up / Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Kyoto Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savor Pork Shabu-shabu.
Kyoto 8:50 Meet up

Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
￥14,500 x 1 Adult￥14,500
Total
Price is ￥14,500
Until Wed, Jun 12
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary in English or Chinese
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip bus fare
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Todaiji temple 600yen (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure from either Osaka Namba or Kyoto.
  • Depending on traffic and road conditions, the time spent at each sightseeing spot may be shortened.
  • This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.
  • Our guide will be holding the flag shown in the picture at the meeting location.
  • Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure.
  • The bus will be departing on time (no exception).
  • Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)

Activity itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
  • 1h 20m
After lunch, head towards Fushimi Inari Shrine. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, the main shrine building contains five shrines together, these five pillars of Fushimi Inari Taisha are named for the great virtues of Inari Okami that they embody. Inari Okami is known as a deity of business prosperity, the prosperity of industries, the safety of households, safety in traffic and improvement in the performing arts. The 'Senbon Torii' or 10000 torii gates are donations by individuals and companies, and you will find the donator's name and the date of the donation inscribed on the back of each gate.
Kinkakuji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
the Golden Pavilion "Kinkakuji". Also named Rakuonji, it is the symbol of Kyoto and one of the most famous UNESCO sites in the entire country.
Nara Park
  • 1h 20m
Finally, move on to the city that once was the country's capital in the 8th century: Nara. You will have time to explore its park, watch the worldwide famous deer and enter the biggest wooden building of the planet, Todai-ji Temple, another UNESCO world heritage site. Here you will find yourself in front of Japan’s biggest Buddha statue, 15 meters tall.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    • 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVIP Villa Namba
    • 1 2
    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVIP Lounge Kyoto
    • 番地 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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