Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Nara Park, & Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour
- Kinkaku-ji is a stunning gold-covered Zen temple in Northern Kyoto
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Tenryu-ji Temple offer a peaceful and picturesque escape
- Tenryu-ji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important Zen temple in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district
- Walk through thousands of vibrant torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Get up close with sacred deer in the beautiful setting of Nara Park
- Todai-ji Temple is home to Japan’s largest Great Buddha statue
Options
Kyoto & Nara City 1-Day Tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees
Insurance provided by the operator
Exclusions
Admission to Kinkaku-ji Temple (JPY 500/person)
Admission to Tenryu-ji Temple (JPY 500/person)
Admission to Todaiji Temple (JPY 800/person)
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
This activity has no age limit
This activity requires a minimum of 18 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
Group size: 18-45 participant(s)
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
What's included in Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Nara Park, & Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please look for your guide with a white flag "Japan Tours International".Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- Departure: Meet the operator at 09:10. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Please look for your guide with a white flag "Japan Tours International".Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Transportation] By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 09:40, 40 min(s), Guided tour, Kinkakuji Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s iconic Golden Pavilion, is a breathtaking Zen temple covered in gold leaf, reflecting beautifully on its mirror pond. A symbol of harmony, it offers stunning views year-round
- [Transportation] 10:20 By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 10:50, 2 hour(s) 20 min(s), Guided tour, Arashiyama, Togetsukyō Bridge, Kimono Forest, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House, Tenryū-ji Temple, Explore Arashiyama’s stunning Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and monkey park. Immerse in nature and culture, then please take your lunch in Arashiyama to enjoy its delicious local flavors!
- [Transportation] 13:10 By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 14:25, 1 hour(s) 15 min(s), Guided tour, Nara Park, Todai-ji Namdaimon (Grand South Gate), Todaiji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), Nara Park is home to friendly, free-roaming deer, a symbol of the city. Nearby, Todai-ji Temple houses the Great Buddha, a breathtaking cultural treasure. A must-visit for history and nature lovers!
- [Transportation] 15:40 By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 16:30, 1 hour(s) 15 min(s), Guided tour, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Senbon Torii, Fushimi Inari Taisha is famed for its iconic vermillion torii gates leading to Mount Inari. A spiritual and scenic must-visit, it offers a mesmerizing walk through Japan’s rich Shinto heritage!
- [Transportation] 17:45 By bus
- [Return] 18:00, at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Station, The return time is for reference only and is subject to road conditions and travel smoothness
- [Return] 19:00, at Kintetsu Nippombashi Exit 2, The return time is for reference only and is subject to road conditions and travel smoothness
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
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Join this 10-hour Kyoto & Nara group tour, led by an English-speaking guide, as you explore top cultural highlights in both cities. Start at Nara Park, where you can interact with friendly deer and visit Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha. In Kyoto, stroll through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the beauty of Tenryu-ji Zen Garden, admire the golden splendor of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and explore the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermillion torii gates. The tour includes bus transportation, a fixed schedule, and convenient pick-up and drop-off at selected locations, offering a budget-friendly, fast-paced way to experience both cities in a single day
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Venues
- Nara Park
- Kintetsu Nippombashi Exit 2 Harimaya Nippombashi 1 Chome Pick Up Time 08 00 Address はりまや 日本橋一丁目店、〒 542 0073 大阪府大阪市中央区日本橋１丁目 3 番 11 Contact 818061557187 Tourist Bus Station Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Pick Up Time 09 10 Address 〒 601 8003 京都府京都市南区東九条西山王町
