From Osaka-Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1Day Bus Tour

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From JPY 11000

3.46
112 reviews

Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

Begin your day from VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto.

Your journey starts in Nara, Japan's ancient capital. Explore Nara Park, where friendly, free-roaming deer welcome you, embodying the city's charm. Stroll through this historic park before visiting Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue in the world’s largest wooden structure.

Next, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Walk amidst towering bamboo stalks and enjoy the calming atmosphere as sunlight filters through the trees. Free time for lunch (note that lunch may shift to Fushimi Inari depending on traffic).

Continue your exploration at Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Marvel at its gold-leaf exterior and serene garden.

Finally, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates leading up Mount Inari. Each gate represents a prayer to Inari Okami, the deity of prosperity and safety.

At day’s end, return to Osaka or Kyoto.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The tour schedule may be delayed due to traffic or weather. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to bad weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.

This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.

Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price

Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure.

The bus will be departing on time (no exception).

Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.

In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.

Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)

Please check the photo in the product page & scan the QR code for the meeting point reference.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

English or Chinese Speaking Guide

Entrance fee to Kinkakuji temple

Optional

Hotel Pick up / Drop off

Entrance fee to Todaiji temple (Optional)

Options

No Meal / Kyoto (9:00 Meet up)

No meal Option
Kyoto Departure (9:10 am)
Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

No Meal / Osaka (7:50 Meet up)

No meal Option
Osaka Departure (8:00 am)
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Pork Shabu/Osaka (7:50 Meetup)

Kyoto Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savor Pork Shabu-shabu
Osaka Departure (7:50 Meet up)

Pork Shabu/Kyoto (9:00 Meetup)

Kyoto Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savor Pork Shabu-shabu.
Kyoto Departure (9:10 am)

Beef Shabu/Osaka (7:50 Meetup)

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch: ※Only Available for Osaka Departure Option
Osaka Departure (8:00 am)
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Operated by VIP Japan Tours

Reviews

3.46

112 reviews

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  • Very poor guide.

    Joshua P,

    Feb 4, 2025

    2.00

    Sorry to say but our guide was not a very good guide. We could barely hear her and she constantly repeated herself about very random things. Such a how to make instant noodles, how much water costs at pharmacy, where she banks. And the most bizarre instance was when she was explaining something and an ambulance passed by and she stopped to tell us that was an ambulance. Where does she think we come from, of course we know what an ambulance is!!! Furthermore, very poor explanation of the places we visited and time at each place was very limited. Long walks from the bus with just enough time to take a couple pictures and had to head back.

  • Great overview of the history of Japans former capital cities

    Sabara L,

    Feb 2, 2025

    4.00

    Friendly and professional guides - English and Chinese speaking. Good value for money but be prepared for bus loads of tourists at each destination and a long day out.

  • Excellent one day tour

    Hong L,

    Nov 27, 2024

    5.00

    Golden Pavilion and Nara park, one breathtaking and another close to wild animals. No worries about traveling and scheduling.

  • Great Tour with Harry!

    TERRA J,

    Nov 17, 2024

    5.00

    Harry was wonderful - so friendly & helpful. Knowledgeable & great about answering questions. He even offered extra help with a show for the evening. Four amazing locations in one day with enough time at each one to see a lot. Definitely recommend this tour & most of all - Harry!

  • Kyoto Nara is a special place

    Rhoderika M,

    Oct 19, 2024

    5.00

    It was a great experience seeing the Nara deer! The bamboo forest was beautiful! The shops of Kyoto were special. Wish w had more time there. It was a very rainy day so pack umbrella! Mike - your guide was wonderful!