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One-day carpooling tour of Kansai's classic attractions｜Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, and cute deer encounters

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10 hours
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  • Explore the essence of Kansai, Japan, a day trip to Kyoto and Nara is a choice you can't miss
  • A one-day trip that you can take on your own terms without having to worry about transportation or planning your trip
  • Choose to depart from Osaka Nihonbashi or Kyoto Station area and enjoy a comfortable and convenient pick-up service
  • A Chinese tour guide will explain the tour professionally, allowing you to start your journey in a relaxed and comfortable manner

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Kyoto Nara Classic Highlights Day Tour

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  • If you need a child seat, the first one is free, and the second one and above costs 1,000 yen each. Please note the quantity required on the order page and pay the fee to the driver on site.

FromAUD $81.73Per Person
Available from 27th Aug 2025

What's included in One-day carpooling tour of Kansai's classic attractions｜Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, and cute deer encounters

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

08:40

8:40 Get on the bus at Exit 2 of Nihonbashi (departing from Osaka)

8:40 Get on the bus at Exit 2 of Nihonbashi (departing from Osaka)
09:50

9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station (Departing from Kyoto)

9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station (Departing from Kyoto)
10:00

Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple (tickets are at your own expense) - Ninnenzaka-Ishibe-Alley - Gion-Hanaminaka-Lane - Yasaka Shrine (Kimono experience is recommended)

Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple (tickets are at your own expense) - Ninnenzaka-Ishibe-Alley - Gion-Hanaminaka-Lane - Yasaka Shrine (Kimono experience is recommended)
10:00

Ni-nen-zaka: A slope-style area with many Japanese snack shops and Japanese-style grocery stores

Ni-nen-zaka: A slope-style area with many Japanese snack shops and Japanese-style grocery stores
10:00

Ishibe-koji A quiet and elegant Japanese-style street where you can enjoy a moment of leisure

Ishibe-koji A quiet and elegant Japanese-style street where you can enjoy a moment of leisure
10:00

Gion Hanami-koji Ancient street with many historical buildings, once a flower street

Gion Hanami-koji Ancient street with many historical buildings, once a flower street
10:00

Yasaka Shrine: A good place to pray and draw fortunes

Yasaka Shrine: A good place to pray and draw fortunes
13:00

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto, with a large number of incense; the Thousand Torii Gates were photographed in seconds and became a hot topic on Instagram

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto, with a large number of incense; the Thousand Torii Gates were photographed in seconds and became a hot topic on Instagram
15:30

Nara Park Nara Park is a place where you can see both deer and maple leaves. The red leaves in the park are even more beautiful in contrast to the bright green of the evergreen trees.

Nara Park Nara Park is a place where you can see both deer and maple leaves. The red leaves in the park are even more beautiful in contrast to the bright green of the evergreen trees.
16:30

Todaiji Temple A solemn and ancient temple, the largest wooden building in the world

Todaiji Temple A solemn and ancient temple, the largest wooden building in the world
【Kiyomizu Temple】A world cultural heritage site and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a national treasure of Japan. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu Temple. It is a shrine for making friends and praying for love in Japan.
【Kiyomizu Temple】A world cultural heritage site and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a national treasure of Japan. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu Temple. It is a shrine for making friends and praying for love in Japan.
【Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka】Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, located outside Kiyomizu Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as "Important Traditional Buildings Protection Areas" in Japan. On both sides of the stone slope are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style, and a variety of delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts that are dazzling.
【Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka】Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, located outside Kiyomizu Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as "Important Traditional Buildings Protection Areas" in Japan. On both sides of the stone slope are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style, and a variety of delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts that are dazzling.
[Ishibe-Alley] Turn right at the end of Ninenzaka and continue walking north, you will see Ishibe-Alley. There are fewer tourists here. Elegant traditional Japanese houses are located on both sides of the cobblestone path, making people feel like they are going back in time, away from the hustle and bustle, and returning to tranquility.
[Ishibe-Alley] Turn right at the end of Ninenzaka and continue walking north, you will see Ishibe-Alley. There are fewer tourists here. Elegant traditional Japanese houses are located on both sides of the cobblestone path, making people feel like they are going back in time, away from the hustle and bustle, and returning to tranquility.
【Gion·Hana-koji】An ancient and famous flower street. In the 1960s, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto. Today, there are still dozens of geisha teachers who provide training in traditional tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, bunraku, etc. Walking into the flower street, an ancient atmosphere hits you: tea houses with exquisite facades on both sides, wooden lattice windows and doors are tightly closed... This is a mysterious path running from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, the southern section is traditional, and the north and south have their own styles and are leading the trend.
【Gion·Hana-koji】An ancient and famous flower street. In the 1960s, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto. Today, there are still dozens of geisha teachers who provide training in traditional tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, bunraku, etc. Walking into the flower street, an ancient atmosphere hits you: tea houses with exquisite facades on both sides, wooden lattice windows and doors are tightly closed... This is a mysterious path running from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, the southern section is traditional, and the north and south have their own styles and are leading the trend.
Yasaka Shrine: Located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Yasaka Shrine is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in Kansai. There are places for fortune-telling, writing ema, and getting amulets. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema for praying for love is very popular.
Yasaka Shrine: Located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Yasaka Shrine is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in Kansai. There are places for fortune-telling, writing ema, and getting amulets. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema for praying for love is very popular.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gates" in the picture. It attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first in the "Most Popular Japanese Attraction for Foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Let's pray for ourselves and our beloved family here. In addition, the painted horse of Fushimi Inari Taisha is also unique. It is in the shape of a white fox, and you can use your imagination to doodle various expressions.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gates" in the picture. It attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first in the "Most Popular Japanese Attraction for Foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Let's pray for ourselves and our beloved family here. In addition, the painted horse of Fushimi Inari Taisha is also unique. It is in the shape of a white fox, and you can use your imagination to doodle various expressions.
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and other Nara attractions are all here. It is a must-see for tourists in Nara. Mount Wakakusa, located near the park, is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara. Traditional activities such as "Wakakusa Burning the Mountain" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the most concentrated herd of deer here. Feeding the cute little deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to you when they see tourists with deer biscuits in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer coming to pounce on you.
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and other Nara attractions are all here. It is a must-see for tourists in Nara. Mount Wakakusa, located near the park, is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara. Traditional activities such as "Wakakusa Burning the Mountain" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the most concentrated herd of deer here. Feeding the cute little deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to you when they see tourists with deer biscuits in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer coming to pounce on you.
【Todaiji Temple】Also known as the Great Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to worship the Great Buddha and as the head temple of Japanese temples. It is the main temple of Kegon sect. Two fires destroyed the building. The current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple is 57 meters wide and 50 meters deep, making it the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a 15-meter-high statue of the Great Buddha of Rushana. There are also the South Gate, Nigatsu-do Hall, and Sangatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple.
【Todaiji Temple】Also known as the Great Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to worship the Great Buddha and as the head temple of Japanese temples. It is the main temple of Kegon sect. Two fires destroyed the building. The current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple is 57 meters wide and 50 meters deep, making it the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a 15-meter-high statue of the Great Buddha of Rushana. There are also the South Gate, Nigatsu-do Hall, and Sangatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple.

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[You can choose to depart from Osaka Nihonbashi or Kyoto Station area and enjoy a comfortable and convenient pick-up service. (Including Chinese tour guide service)]
※This private charter car product has a fixed itinerary and we do not accept any changes to the route requested by the customer.

The Kansai region of Japan is the cradle of Japanese culture and history. Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka are all conveniently located for a day trip, allowing you to unlock your dream trip!

  • Kiyomizu Temple, built in 778 AD, is not only the oldest temple in Kyoto, but also a national treasure of Japan. Here, you can pray for your family and immerse yourself in the solemn and majestic shrine culture of Japan.
  • There are more than 3,000 Yasaka Shrines across Japan, and the one in Kyoto is the head shrine of Yasaka Shrine. The Gion Festival of the head shrine of Yasaka Shrine is one of the largest festivals in Japan and one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto.
  • Todaiji Temple, also known as the Great Kegon Temple, has a history of more than 1,200 years and is the largest wooden building in the world. Todaiji Temple and its 15-meter-high gilded Vairocana Buddha statue in the Great Buddha Hall are listed as national treasures of Japan.
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Japan's Inari Shrine. It has a high status and a long history. Its endless "Thousand Torii Gates" are world-famous.
  • In Nara Park, the deer that roam freely and are not afraid of strangers are a major feature of Nara. In Japanese mythology, Nara deer are regarded as "messengers of God" and are listed as national treasures of Japan.

Inclusions

  • Transportation fare
  • Toll fee
  • Parking fee
  • Driver
  • Guided tour service
  • Dining expenses
  • Personal expenses
  • Attraction tickets
  • Accommodation
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Once the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed at will, and any losses caused will be borne by the customer.
  • When placing an order, be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat/WeChat ID or LINE ID + pick-up location) to avoid errors and affect your trip.
  • This is a fixed itinerary and cannot be changed. However, the driver may make temporary changes to the itinerary based on traffic conditions on the day of departure. Please understand.
  • The arrival time of each itinerary may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. Please forgive us if the itinerary is delayed or cancelled due to the above or other force majeure factors. We cannot request a refund on this basis.
  • During your trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them properly. You will be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage.
  • Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by their relatives.
  • This tour does not accept individual registrations from customers under the age of 18. If you wish to register, please have your guardian register with you.
  • Please note that no refund will be given if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal issues, lateness, etc.
  • If you leave the group on your own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. If personal or property safety is affected as a result, the consequences will be borne by you.
  • Please wear light, travel-friendly clothing and shoes for this tour.
  • Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan and do not bring items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights.
  • During free activities, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to heed the advice and an accident or loss occurs, you will be responsible for the consequences.
  • In principle, eating and drinking are prohibited in the car. If there are special circumstances, you can ask the driver for negotiation.

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Meeting / End Points

  • Kiyomizudera Temple

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Surcharge

If you need a child seat, the first one is free, and the second one and above costs 1,000 yen each. Please note the quantity required on the order page and pay the fee to the driver on site.

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