Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Osaka
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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Osaka
Next available dates
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19 Dec
Tue
23 Dec
Wed
24 Dec
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With Indian Thali Lunch
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Indian Thali Lunch : Lunch will be a Indian Thali menu.
End Points: Tour ends at Osaka Station.
End Points: Tour ends at Osaka Station.
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GBP 152.45
With Western-style Lunch
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Western-style Lunch: Lunch will be a Western-style set menu.
Vegetarian Request: For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation.
Vegetarian Request: For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation.
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GBP 170.24
No Lunch
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Free cancellation
No Lunch : This plan does not include lunch
End points: Tour ends at Osaka Station
End points: Tour ends at Osaka Station
From
GBP 160.08
Highlights
Experience the vibrant history and culture of Kyoto and Nara all in one day from Osaka! Kick off your day with a train ride from Osaka to Kyoto, accompanied by our assistant. From Jan. 2025, you can board a Shinkansen! Upon arrival in Kyoto, a licensed English-speaking guide will join you, leading you to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. After lunch, the guided tour continues to Nara, where you'll marvel at Great Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple, mingle with the friendly deer at Nara Park, and visit KasugaTaisha Shrine. After a day filled with historical wonders, our assistant will escort you back to Osaka.
Itinerary
Shin-Osaka Station(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTake a rapid service, or local train to Shin-osaka station. Enjoy comfortable Shinkansen travel between Shin-Osaka and Kyoto! Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.Kyoto Station(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeArrive at Kyoto Station and walk to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1. The tour will take a bus to next destination from here.Nijo Castle
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see. The tour will not enter the Honmaru Palace and Painting Gallery. Please refer to "Information travelers need from you" regarding alternative destinations on the day of closure.Kinkakuji Temple
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.Kyoto Imperial Palace
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (disembark for sightseeing) as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Please refer to "Additional Information" regarding alternative destinations on the day of closure.Kasuga Grand Shrine
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From January 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.Todai-ji Temple
1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.Kintetsu-Nara Station(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeReturn to Osaka by Kintetsu Railway with non-reserved seat. The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option when booking)
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
NOT INCLUDED
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip from Osaka is highly recommended for its well-organized itinerary, knowledgeable and friendly guides, and efficient transportation. Customers appreciate the comprehensive coverage of key historical sites, the helpfulness of the staff, and the enjoyable buffet lunch. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time to explore Kyoto and Nara.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. (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). 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 Todaiji Museum will be visited instead
Depending on the number of participants, JR train or a bus may be used for the trip from Osaka to Kyoto, and Kintetsu train or a bus may be used from Nara to Osaka. Please note that seating is non-reserved for the trip from Osaka to Kyoto and the trip from Nara to Osaka if using public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Seats may not be designated
[Only for guests selected With Lunch option] Lunch will be a Western-style set menu. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted. Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
[Only for guests selected With Indian Thali Lunch option] Lunch will be an Indian thali set menu suitable for vegetarians. Menu: 3 kinds of curry (bean curry, vegetable curry, spinach and potato curry), vegetable pakora (Indian-style vegetable tempura), plain yogurt, naan or roti, rice (Indian rice), salad, 1 serving of non-alcoholic drink
Customers for Indian thali lunch and Western lunch will be served in separate dining area. On the day of the tour, the meal cannot be changed to a Western-style lunch/Indian thali lunch
Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
For those who don't require lunch, please make a booking for the 'No Lunch' option. Customers with No lunch option will have free time to eat on their own in the Kyoto Station area
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
The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
Location
Address
541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 604-8301
Provider
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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