Osaka/Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple,Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, Nara Park Cute Deer 1 Day Trip (Small Groups Available)
$43.35
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice.
- Bus tour, pick up and drop off from the meeting point. If you require hotel pick- up and drop- off service, please choose the 2-13 person small group package .
- Travel main attractions of Kansai in one day.
- Go to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to reminisce about the past, and encounter with geisha in Gion.
- Visit Senbon Torii in Fushimi Inari Shrine and feed the cute deer in Nara Park. No regrets left about Nara an Kyoto .
- Local professional driver offered. Reliable and considerate service offered to get a detailed understanding of local customs in Japan.
- Optional kimono experience.Reservations can be made in advance.
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Itinerary
Osaka/Kyoto-Kiyomizu-dera Temple-Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine-Nara Park-Return
Bus tour, choose a fixed pick-up point in Osaka or Kyoto;for small groups, pick-up and drop-off at hotels and B&Bs must be confirmed with customer service.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
Nara Park
[Pick-up]
Bus tours depart from Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2 at 8:40 am or from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit at 9:50 am.
Small group tours, door-to-door pickup from hotels and B&Bs in Osaka from 7:30-8:40 am ( Please check in advance to see if your hotel is within the pickup range).
[10:00] Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (about 2.5 hours, including lunch time)
Route 1: Kiyomizu-dera Temple( fee excluded）- Nineizaka & Sanneizaka - Ishibei-koji Alley -Hanamikoji Street- Yasaka Shrine. Tourists have the freedom to choose scenic spots based on their preferences and physical abilities.
Route 2: Kimono experience. Tourists who are interested can change into kimonos and take a stroll through the ancient streets, visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Take a picture of the beautiful moment.
（You can visit any kimono shops, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. It is recommended that you borrow from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and return to Fushimi Inari Shrinefor a discounted price.）
Scenic Attractions:
【Kiyomizu-dera Temple】is is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination in Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is the most ancient Buddhist temple in Kyoto , built in 778. It is the national treasure of Japan.The Jishu Shrine , located on the north side of the main hall is a shrine where people go to pray for luck in love.
(Admission fee: Adults: JP400, elementary and junior high school students: JP200, pay by tourists)
【Nineizaka & Sanneizaka】Located outside Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nineizaka and Sanneizaka are slopes with a unique Kyoto style, and are listed in Japan's "Important Traditional Buildings Conservation Area". On both sides of Ishizaka are traditional Japanese buildings full of charm. All kinds of food, including paper fans, dolls, chopsticks, and other handicrafts are overwhelming.
【Ishibei-koji Alley】Turn right at the end of Nineizaka, continue north. You will see Ishibei-koji Alley.There are fewer tourists here. The cobblestone path , surrounded by elegant traditional Japanese homes, transports you back in time, away from the noise and back to tranquility.
【Hanamikoji Street】Ancient famous Geisha street. In the 1960s, there were nearly a thousand geisha in Kyoto. Currently,there are still many geisha teachers who have received traditional tea ceremony training, ikebana, koto, gakaku, kyogen, maiko, and bunraku. Upon entering this ancient street,you will see tea houses with exquisite facades on both sides, with doors and windows of wooden lattices tightly closed. This is a mysterious stretching north-south, with a total length of about 1 km. The northern section is modern, the southern section is traditional, each has its own style.
【Yasaka Shrine】 Located in Higashiyama, Kyoto, it is one of the most well-known and oldest shrines in Kansai. There are special places to ask for sign and Omamori, write ema. There are many types of ema patterns, among them the heart-shaped ema that prays for love is very popular.
(You can enjoy a local Kyoto-style lunch by yourself, and visit the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavors.）
[13:00] Kyoto
Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine （about 70 minutes, free time）
Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its " Senbon Torii ". It attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year and ranked Top1 in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years as "the most popular tourist attraction for foreigner in Japan". Let's pray for our dear family and ourselves here. In addition, the Ema of Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine is also unique with a shape of a white fox which can be doodled into various god expressions.
[15:30] Nara
Nara Park (about 1.5 hours of free time)
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara City where the famous places of interest such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine are located here. It is a must-see when visiting Nara. Wakakusa which located near the park is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara, and traditional events such as "Wakakusa Burning Mount." are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is large herd of deer. Feeding the cute deer is also the biggest viewing point for tourists.The deer here are also very smart. If they see deer senbei in the hands of tourists, they will take the initiative to come, so be careful of the flocks of deer which may knock you down.
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Scenic Attractions:
【Todaiji Temple】（Price excluded）Also known as Suzumushi Temple and was built in 752 by Emperor Shengmu to house the Great Buddha and serve as the main temple of Japanese temples. It is the home mountain of the Huayan Sect. The building was destroyed by two fires and was rebuilt in 1692 which is two-thirds the size of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, with a front width of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters, is the largest wooden building in the world. In the hall of the Great Buddha, there is a large Buddha statue that stands over 15 meters high. In the Todaiji Temple, there are also the South Gate, the Nigatsu-do and the Hokke-do.
（Admission fee for the main hall of Todaiji Temple: Adults,JP600,Children,JP300;Admission fee for the main hall+ Museum: Adults,JP1000, Children,JP400 ）
[17:00] Return
A happy end to today's tour and start to return.
[18:30] Osaka
Shinsaibashi,Dotonbori area（about 1 hour, free time）
Tourists can choose to spend about 1 hour in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka.
After the tour is over, tourists with the pick-up and drop-off combo at the meeting point can disband directly in Shinsaibashi area to end the tour.
Tourists with the Hotel B&B pick-up/drop-off/transfer combo, please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive, and then return to the hotel/B&B.
- Meals not included
- Hotel not included
- 18:00 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
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Things to Know
- Kindly understand that the above itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons.
- Route 1: Kiyomizu-dera Temple( fee excluded）- Nineizaka & Sanneizaka - Ishibei-koji Alley -Hanamikoji Street- Yasaka Shrine Route 2: Kimono experience. Tourists who are interested can change into kimonos and take a stroll through the ancient streets, visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
- You can enjoy a local Kyoto-style lunch by yourself, and visit the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavors
- Admission fee for the main hall of Todaiji Temple: Adults,JP600,Children,JP300；Admission fee for the main hall+ Museum: Adults,JP1000, Children,JP400
Packages
Bus Tour [From Osaka]
Adult
$43.35Child
Same as Adult
Bus Tour [From Kyoto]
Adult
$43.35Child
Same as Adult
Small Groups [Hotel and B&B pick-up & drop off]
Adult
$74.88Child
Same as Adult
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2(Namba Shinsaibashi area) Osaka meeting point. Bus tour pickup only | 8:40 | 1-chome-3-6 Nipponbashi.Chuo Ward,Osaka.542-0073 |
| Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Station Front Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot Kyoto meeting point. Bus tour pickup only | 9:50 | Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan |
| Hotel and B&B pick-up& drop off，Small Groups Hotels/B&Bs in Osaka City | 07:30-08:30 |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
| Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) Guests boarding from the Osaka and Kyoto meeting points will be dropped at the Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Shinsaibashi area in Namba). | 18:00 ， the return time is for reference only. | |
| Hotel and B&B pick-up& drop off，Small Groups Default transfer back to the hotel where you boarded the bus |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Vehicle service charges listed in the itinerary.
- Vehicle fuel costs and highway tolls.
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (as required by Japanese law)
- Driver and guide service fee (1-13 people in a small group; 14-45 people in a bus group, which will actually be adjusted according to the number of people on the tour)
- Reference Vehicle models: 5-8 seats: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seats: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22 seats: small bus; 22+ seats: large bus.The above vehicles are for reference only, actual vehicle will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day.
- Accommodation costs, meals, attraction tickets, local self-paying projects and other personal consumption expenses.
- Other items not mentioned in the above【Price includes】.
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Booking and Confirmation Process
- Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. cost.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats or luggage in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Non-refundable reservations cannot be cancelled or modified once submitted.
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and any losses may caused will be borne by yourself.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making an appointment, so as to avoid mistakes and affect the itinerary.
- During the itinerary, please keep your passport and valuables with you for safekeeping. If there is any loss, theft, or damage, please bear it by yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and pregnant women are recommended to accompany their relatives to participate.
- This itinerary does not accept individual registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please also ask your guardian to register for this itinerary together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary with carpooling. Customers who participate in this itinerary must abide by the set time of each scenic spot and the arrangement of the driver. If you want to flexibly adjust the itinerary service, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please pay attention that if you do not participate or cancel the tour due to personal reasons, the fee will not be refunded.
- In the middle of the itinerary, if you leave the group by yourself, the transaction will be regarded as invalid and no fee will be refunded. And if it causes personal and property safety loss, the consequences will be borne by yourself.
- The arrival time of each itinerary may change depend on the day’s traffic conditions, weather, festivals and crowds. If the itinerary is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please understand, and it is unacceptable to request a refund for this reason.
- Please wear suitable, travel-friendly clothing and shoes for the tour.
- Please abide by local Japanese laws and regulations, and do not carry items that are prohibited by Japanese laws, so as to avoid breaking the law and affecting your rights.
- During free activities, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to the advice, you should be responsible for the consequences of accidents or losses.
