Kyoto, Japan
1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour
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From Osaka / Kyoto
Nara, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Product Code: A-0056
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Duration 11hour(s)
Visit the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto and Nara, including World Heritage sites. Spend time in two ancient Japanese cities on this 1-day tour which is a long-time bestseller. This is a 1-day tour combining the 'Kyoto Morning' and 'Nara Afternoon' tours, with lunch added. 「Operated by Sunrise Tours JTB」
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1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour: From Osaka without lunch
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¥20,700
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour: From Osaka with Western-Style Menu Lunch
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¥22,200
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour: From Kyoto without lunch
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¥26,500
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour: From Kyoto with Western-Style Menu Lunch
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¥28,500
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.The Highlight
Nijo Castle，
Kinkaku-ji Temple，
Kyoto Imperial Palace，
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Todai-ji Temple，
Nara Park
The Experience
- Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, the tour takes customers on an efficient sightseeing course around the 2 ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara in just a day. The tour visits popular sightseeing spots (Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine) including World Heritage Sites that have been protected and nurtured by the people of Kyoto and Nara since ancient times
- In Kyoto, learn about Japan's historic structures by visiting places such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
- In Nara, feel the enduring history and culture at Todai-ji Temple, see wild deer at Nara Park, and appreciate local tradition at Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The tour will also enter the Kasuga Taisha Shrine special visit area. The area has many attractions such as historical gates and structures as well as hanging lanterns in the corridor. Experience up close the Kasugayama Primeval Forest which has remaineduntouched for over a thousand years.
- Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 07:25[From Osaka] * Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. [Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of elevator.] Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25 *After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.
- [From Osaka] Osaka Station - ShinOsaka Station Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
- [From Osaka] Shin-Osaka Station - Kyoto Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat) Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat). Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.
- [From Osaka] Arrive at Kyoto Station Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in KyotoAvanti B1F
- 08:30[From Osaka] [From Kyoto] Depart from Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) All transportation on this tour is by bus. Stops will be made for pick-up at hotels along the way.
- 50(min) Nijo Castle A World Heritage site
- Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 min)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 min)
- Lunch (50 min) Enjoy a Japanese/Western-style buffet for lunch. As the meal is served buffet style, vegetarian customers are also welcome.
- For travellers who don't use Lunch plan The tour will stop for free in the Kyoto Station area.
- From Kyoto to Nara (90 min) Head to Nara via Nara Keinawa Expressway
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min) The tour will not enter areas requiring admission.
- Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)/Nara Park (90 min)
- Tranfer by bus
- [From Kyoto] 19:00 Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) * Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.
- [From Osaka] Kintetsu Nara Station - Osaka Namba Station Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. *The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.
- 18:30[From Osaka] Tour ends at Osaka Namba Station
Price Details
Air-conditioned bus
Admission fee
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- As the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and on days when there is an Imperial Household Agency event, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.
- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Manyo Botanical Garden will bevisited instead.
- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.
- Seats may not be designated.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location *Tour from Osaka In front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 07:15 *Not the 19th floor with front desk.
*Tour from Kyoto Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:20
Cancellation Policy
Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
Location
Meeting Point Info
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
〒601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, 31 B1F AVANTI
Note:
All transportation on this tour is by bus. Stops will be made for pick-up at hotels along the way.