Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Overview
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9 hours 20 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1. There are two meeting points, Osaka or Kyoto, however the only drop off location for this trip is at Osaka,
2.Due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, the itinerary may change, including shorter sightseeing times or canceled attractions. We hope for your understanding and support for these safety adjustments. And we do not suggest you have other activities at the end of trip to avoiding any losses.
3.The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows. Simply provide your name as it appears on your booking to the guide to join the tour.
4.Please inform us your email address after booking ,Due to the booking platform's privacy settings, we can't receive your email address .
5.Bring some cash, as certain locations may not accept credit cards.
6.This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries. The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.
7.The bus parking lot is a bit far from the scenic spot. You will have to walk for a while.
8.The last two images in the product gallery show the actual meeting point—please refer to them
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Multilingual tour guide and driver
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas(Osaka or Kyoto)
Lunch
Tickets of Kiyomizu-dera Temple(about USD5),Todaiji Temple（about USD7)
What To Expect
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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
▼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.
Options
Kyoto station pick-up 9:50AM
Osaka station pick-up 8:40AM
Starting point:
1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice tour on a sweltering day
IreneJ T,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Ako our tour guide was nice. It was a sweltering day of 93F. They could not keep the bus idling for air conditioning when we were at a residential parking area. Boy, did we feel the heat. Otherwise, it was a pleasant tour and mostly self-guided. I got to see a lot and I would do it again.
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Chelsea J,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00This is essentially a self-guided Tour with a designated bus driver and a Tour guide to inform you as to what time the bus will return. The bus as advertised said it has AC, but the bus did not. The feel like temperature was every bit of 97 degrees and the bus was a hot box.
Fun and walking filled day
Cassandra T,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fun tour that I took with my daughter, from Osaka we met our bus guide at 8:30 in the morning and then we drove to the first sight in Kyoto and were there for 2 1/2 hours then we went to our next location and were there for an hour and a half and then we finished off our tour at the amazing Deer filled Park in the city of Nara . Everything was lots of fun, our tour guide was cheerful and explained a lot of things to us and gave us very clear directions.
郑璐 (Lu) was an amazing...
kxue18,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00郑璐 (Lu) was an amazing tour guide, she was so punctual, funny, and knowledgeable. She spoke on the tour in both English and Chinese. She gave us a lot of information on the history of each location while we were on the bus - a lot of entertaining anecdotes as well, and always willing to answer any questions! The tour covered many interesting sights and we liked having our own time to walk around, shop, and eat. The temples were beautiful and the deer at Nara were so cute!
This was one of my...
Carson B,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of my favorite tours in Japan our tour director Lu was amazing! The temples and the Nara deer. Sooo great!
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