Experience the best of Nara and Kyoto on this immersive tour. In Nara, visit Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and stroll through Nara Park, famous for its friendly deer. In Kyoto, explore iconic sites like the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable journey through Japan’s ancient capitals.
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Arashiyama, located in western Kyoto, Japan, is a picturesque district renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is best known for the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where visitors can walk through a mesmerizing pathway lined with towering bamboo stalks. The area is also home to the historic Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning gardens, and the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Arashiyama’s charm is especially captivating during the cherry blossom season in spring and the vibrant autumn foliage, making it a popular destination year-round.
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its stunning golden exterior, which reflects beautifully on the surrounding pond. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple. The top two floors are covered in gold leaf, symbolizing purity and spiritual harmony. Kinkaku-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts visitors year-round, especially during autumn and winter when the scenery becomes even more breathtaking.
Nishiki Market (錦市場), often called “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” is a bustling, covered shopping street in downtown Kyoto running about 400 m between Takakura and Teramachi streets along Nishikikoji. With over 100–130 stalls, it offers a fantastic array of local produce, seafood, pickles, sweets, tofu/yuba, kitchenware, knives, ceramics, and street snacks
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We will pick up you at 8:30 AM. Due to traffic, we may be up to 30 minutes late. The total duration of the tour is 8 to 10 hours.