Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka | 9 hours

150 Reviews | Osaka
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Kyoto Departure/Buffet Lunch
2 Adults x $119.83
$239.66
Approx Total
$239.66
Buffet Lunch : Buffet style lunch of assortment of 40 or so Kyoto cuisines
Kyoto Departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM. Admission fee included.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Osaka dep Last-Minute Seats
2 Adults x $97.36
$194.72
Approx Total
$194.72
No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining
This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included.
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Osaka Namba Dep. without lunch
2 Adults x $104.85
$209.70
Approx Total
$209.70
Lunch: NOT included
Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Osaka Namba Dep / Buffet Lunch
2 Adults x $119.83
$239.66
Approx Total
$239.66
Buffet Lunch: This option offers an all-you-can-enjoy Japanese-style lunch with 40 assorted dishes.
Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Kyoto dep Last-Minute Seats
2 Adults x $97.36
$194.72
Approx Total
$194.72
No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining.
This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Kyoto Departure/Without Lunch
2 Adults x $104.85
$209.70
Approx Total
$209.70
Lunch is NOT included.
Kyoto departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lunch(if option selected)
  • Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour begins and ends at the meeting points.)
  • Entry tickets and meals(if the last minute option is selected)

Overview

Experience western Japan on this day trip through Kyoto and Nara. Explore the serene nature of Arashiyama, stroll the gardens of Kyoto's UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji, and enjoy feeding deer in Nara Park. 惻Visit the gorgeous golden Kinkaku-ji and its immaculate original gardens 惻Explore the serene bamboo grove of Arashiyama 惻Walk through Nara Park and feed the wild deer 惻See the Great Buddha Statue at Todaiji temple

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Arashiyama

    First, we'll make our way to Arashiyama, where we'll enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch of seasonal Kyoto specialties (If option selected) before exploring the area. The Sagano Bamboo forest has been a popular nature-viewing destination since the Heian Period. Listen to the distinct rustle of bamboo leaves as you walk through the vibrant green bamboo path. You can also see the "moon-crossing bridge," Togetsukyo, as you walk along the beautiful Katsura River.

    2 hours

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    Later, drive through Kyoto proper and arrive at Kinkaku-ji: the Golden Pavilion. True to its name, the gold-leaf covered temple dazzles in the sunlight, reflected in the mirror-like pond it overlooks. After admiring the sight (and taking some great pictures,) wander through the sprawling garden that has retained its original design from the 14th century. Admission tickets not included in last minute option.

    45 minutes

  • Nara

    Take a short walk through Nara Park, famous for the 1,200 or so wild deer that live freely within the park. With special "shika-senbei," you can feed the polite deer which are famous for "bowing." Within Nara Park you will find the UNESCO World Heritage site, Todai-ji Temple, home to one of the three titanic Great Buddha Statues of Japan.

    1 hour 30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour departs from Kyoto and Osaka on different dates and buses. Choose your departure point carefully when booking.
  • Infants (0-2 years) free (seat and meal not included); must sit on an adult's lap
  • Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT 1F (Near Daiso): 8:50 AM
  • Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area: 9:05 AM
  • Please check in 10 minutes before the booked start time
  • The activity provider is not liable for losses due to delays
  • The bus will departs as scheduled; late arrivals are non-refundable
  • Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety
  • Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
  • Emergency call center available 30 minutes before tour start - 6:30 PM JST on departure date

Free Cancellation

March 25100% refund
March 26No refund

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Reviews

4.3

150 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    88
  • 4 stars
    32
  • 3 stars
    18
  • 2 stars
    4
  • 1 star
    8

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 88 reviews with 5 stars

Maria the best tool person

Published on Dec, 2024

Maria was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the area and Japanese history. I think when I return again, I will rebook and hopefully I am assigned to Maria.

Nara dears and bamboo forest

Published on Nov, 2024

Jewel our guide was fantastic, we had a good meal though the buffet can be chaotic specially since we had hoards of tourist from china and they had no respect for lines or queues. It was the only time in Japan that we observed this. Nothing to do with the tour or the venue.

Great experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Nara deer's in a semi wildlife environment were great to watch and interface. Also the tour was well organised apart from the meeting point. They should be more specific about the pick up point, that is which side of in front of the Avanti building ie right or left as it is a wide building. Also Indicate that guides will be in yellow. Few people had issues with this.

Kyoto experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Interacting with the deer was so much fun. Si glad that theae animals are free to roam in the park.Fushimi inari was amazing and lunch was just perfect.

Had a blast!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had lots of time at the Nara Park and saw lots of the friendly deer! Do plan for a full day. Hama was our tour guide and she was great. Well worth it!

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