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A person in traditional attire with cherry blossoms in the background. 1
A person in traditional attire feeding deer in a park with cherry blossoms. 2
A tourist bus parking area at Kyoto Station Hachijo-Guchi. 3
A map and a photo of Nihonbashi Station Exit No.2 in Osaka. 4
Skewers of grilled meat and a bowl of green tea ice cream. 5

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

By Hotel Takitei
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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Japan's Kansai region on this one-day tour, perfect for adventure seekers and culture lovers. Start at the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, perched on a hillside with breathtaking autumn foliage views. Wander through the historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets and the serene Ishibe Alley, lined with traditional wooden houses. Discover the timeless allure of Gion and Hanamikoji Streets, then marvel at the famous “Thousand Torii Gates” of Fushimi Inari Shrine. In Nara Park, interact with friendly deer amid vibrant autumn leaves and visit the awe-inspiring Todaiji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha. This tour offers immersive cultural experiences, insider tips, and unforgettable encounters with Japan's rich traditions and stunning scenery, making it perfect for those seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty in a single unforgettable day.

Activity location

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0862, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 601-8003
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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

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Osaka station pick-up 8:40AM

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English

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

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$82.83 x 1 AdultAU$82.83
Paid at activityAU$16.75
Total
Price is AU$99.58

Kyoto station pick-up 9:50AM

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$82.83 x 1 AdultAU$82.83
Paid at activityAU$16.75
Total
Price is AU$99.58

Activity itinerary

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
After meeting at the designated place in the morning,start your beautiful journey. Pick-up time and location: 8: 40am Nipponbashi Exit 2, 9: 50am Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area ▼10：00 Kyoto（about 2.5 hours） 1: Kiyomizu-dera Temple（Ticket fee excluded）-a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 1200 years of history. Admire the breathtaking view of the city from the wooden terrace. Explore Nineizaka, Sanneizaka, Ishibei-koji Alley, Hanamikoji Street, and Yasaka Shrine. 2: Kimono experience. Tourists who are interested can change into kimono, stroll on the ancient streets, visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Take a picture with the beautiful moment.（You can choose any kimono shops including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. It is recommended that you can borrow from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and return to Fushimi Inari Shrine.Price excluded.）

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 1h 10m
▼13:30 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.

Nara Park

  • 1h 30m
▼16：00 Nara park（about 1.5 hours, 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. Also, view Todaiji Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the year 752. Marvel at the big Buddha statue.(Ticket excluded) ▼ 17：30 Start to return to Osaka The only drop-off address is at Osaka station(Nipponbashi Exit 2)

Location

Activity location

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    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku
    • 605-0862, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    601-8003
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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