Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. Tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, Kinkakuji-temple and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points in Osaka Kyoto, this tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

After lunch, you will tour the Kinkaku-ji temple. Kinkaku, a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha, has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion). But the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai sect Zen temple of Shokoku-ji is Rokuon-ji. This complex, whose gardens and architecture focused around a central Golden Pavilion, was said to evoke paradise on earth. And the view of Kinkaku which is reflected in the Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond) is very beautiful. This was built by the third Ashikaga Shogun Yoshimitsu for his own villa but turned into a temple after his death. This temple was rebuilt in 1955.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture

Upon arrival at Arashiyama, you will tour the Arashiyama district located in the Western part of Kyoto. This area becomes most attractive around early April and late November when the cherry blossoms bloom and fall color seasons usually peak. During the summer months, traditional cormorant fishing is practiced on the Hozu River for tourists to watch. One highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest. It is a pleasantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Later, you will have a buffet lunch filled with an assortment of 60 Kyoto dishes or a Beef Shabu Shabu lunch (if meal is selected).

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8501 Nara Prefecture

Nara Park is famous for the 1,200 or so wild deer that live freely within the park. Within Nara Park you will find the Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Originated from Kinshozan-ji Temple, which was built in 728 (the 5th year of the Jinki era) to mourn the death of Emperor Shomu's crown prince, Imperial Prince Motoi. Although the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two-thirds of the original temple hall's size, Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), Todaiji's main hall, is one of the biggest wooden structures in the world. The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas, is residing in this temple.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Tour departs from Kyoto and Osaka on different dates and buses. Choose your departure point carefully when booking."
"The meeting point can't be changed due to date and bus differences, but we may accommodate changes if slots are open."
"Infants (0-2 years) free; no seat&meal, must sit on an adult's lap"
"Meeting Time at Umeda, Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda: 8:20 AM"
"Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT 1F (Near Daiso): 8:50 AM"
"Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area: 9:05 AM"
"Please check in 10 minutes before the booked start time"
"The activity provider is not liable for losses due to delays"
"The bus will departs as scheduled; late arrivals are non-refundable"
"Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety"
"Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended"
"mergency call center available 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM JST on departure date"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
2: Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda, Japan, 530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 3-chōme3５５ B1
3: Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Guide
• Bus fare for the trip
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch(if option selected)
• Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple (if option selected)
• Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple (if option selected)

Não Incluído

• Personal expenses
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry tickets and meals(if the last minute option is selected)

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