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1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour (A-0056)
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Nara, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Product Code: A-0056
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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.
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From Kyoto with lunch 2025
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¥28,500
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From
¥26,500
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Nijo Castle，
Kinkaku-ji Temple，
Kyoto Imperial Palace，
Todai-ji Temple，
Nara Park
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
※Starting from January 2025, there will be changes to the order of the travel spots that will be visited
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. From January 2025, 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 remained untouched 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
- 08:30Depart 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
- Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)/Nara Park (90 min)
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min) The tour will not enter areas requiring admission.
- Nara Nagomikan (20 min) This facility may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.
- 18:30-19:30 Drop-off Service After Kyoto Station, participants will be dropped off at their hotels.
Price Details
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the 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.
- Until Dec. 2024, the tour will visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine but will not enter areas requiring admission. From Jan. 2025, 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 be visited instead.
- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.
- Seats may not be designated. *From Jan. 2025, the tour drop-off location will only be Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit).
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 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)
Notes
Reservations for dates in <2024> are subject to the following policy:
Cancellation 8 days or more before the date of use: Full refund (0%)
Cancellation 2 to 7 days before the date of use: 30%
Cancellation 1 day before the date of use: 50%
Cancellation on the day of use: Non-refundable (100%)
Location
Meeting Point Info
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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.