Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Admission to Katsuo-ji Temple entrance fee (500 yen for high school students and above, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for preschool children, free for children under 2 years old)
Admission to Tenryuji Temple sightseeing area (gardens, halls and Dharma Hall)
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
If the applicant is an elderly person over 70 years old or a pregnant woman, a waiver agreement is required to ensure safety and complete the relevant security procedures. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" column when booking. The waiver agreement document will be sent by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process
Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage for free. Please make a note in the "Special Request" section when placing an order. If you do not inform us one day in advance that you need to bring luggage temporarily, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you from boarding the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. If the passengers include "infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat", please make a note when placing an order, because even if the infant does not occupy a seat, it will be counted in the approved number of people.
We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before your trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day.
Since this is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. No refund will be given if you fail to arrive on time. Any unexpected expenses and responsibilities incurred due to late arrival will be borne by you.
As this is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages travelling with you.
To ensure your smooth trip, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once confirmed, please avoid making temporary changes. If you fail to get on the bus due to personal reasons, no refund will be given.
Different car models will be arranged according to the actual number of people traveling, and it is not possible to specify the car model
Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks, snowy sightseeing, hot spring season, festivals, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and the specific arrangements may be adjusted, so please refer to the official notice. If you do not receive a clear official notice to cancel the event, it will be arranged according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special activities cannot meet expectations, no refund will be made.
During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification one day before the trip. Please prepare in advance.
We will try our best to arrange seats, but since this trip is a carpool tour, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please let us know in the remarks. The final arrangement will be subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day.
The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation of the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide will reasonably adjust the tour order or delete attractions (time) based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests.
You are not allowed to leave the group early or midway during the group trip. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no refund will be given. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group.
Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If you suffer losses due to delays, the operator will not bear the relevant responsibility
Child seats are not available
The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
🌸 Visit the three most beautiful secret places in Kansai in one day, from the blessing place to the secret ancient village, to the natural beauty that must be visited in Kyoto, immerse yourself in a journey intertwined with Japanese style and humanities. 🚌 Get on the bus in Osaka, and choose to get off in Osaka/Kyoto, which is flexible and convenient for your itinerary arrangement.
🛕 Arrive at [Katsuoji Temple] in northern Osaka in the morning. Step into the vermilion mountain gate and the purification bridge, as if entering a spiritual world. Cleanse yourself and get rid of evil in the lingering mist, and the tumbler Daruma on the mountain symbolizes victory and persistence. You can experience the prayer process of painting the right eye for Daruma, and there are six commemorative stamps waiting to be collected. After completing it, you can get a limited edition Katsuoji Temple postcard and take it home with full blessings.
🏡 Then go to [Miyama Thatched Village] in Kyoto, which is one of the three major thatched villages in Japan, and the quaint Edo period style is still vivid. Stroll through the traditional thatched houses, feel time stand still, get away from the hustle and bustle, and experience the authentic rural style.
🌿 Visit [Arashiyama] in the afternoon. The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Katsura River, and the changing scenery of the four seasons unfolds like a picture scroll. Walk through the Sagano bamboo forest, listen to the rustling sound of bamboo shadows blown by the wind, and enjoy the pure music of nature. The "Yuzen Korin" light and shadow installation next to the station transforms traditional kimono patterns into a dreamy scene. 💖 You can also go to Nonomiya Shrine, a marriage sanctuary hidden deep in the bamboo forest, which is said to be extremely effective. Come here with a wish, and maybe love will sprout. 🌸 At the end of the journey, stroll through the Tenryuji Garden. The pond is like a mirror, reflecting the scenery of the four seasons, which is a perfect end to this trip to Kansai.
Look forward to experiencing the natural and cultural beauty of Kansai with you, and harvesting full of touching and memories! ✨