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Hidden Gems of Osaka Kyoto Nara - Private Car Tour by Local Guide
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Hidden Gems of Osaka Kyoto Nara - Private Car Tour by Local Guide
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20 Jan
Fri
24 Jan
Sat
25 Jan
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Private Nissan Van (max 6)
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Pickup included
Next availability: Mon, 20 Jan
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NZD 476
Highlights
The most off-the-beaten and atmospheric temples of the Kyoto/Osaka area are here!!
This private guided car tour takes you to magical temples and super-unique shrines in a comfortable car
A great temple with thousands of Japanese traditional dolls sitting literally everywhere, a shrine worshiping an enormous 1000-year-old camphor tree in an industrial area, and nostalgic paths of temples lit by countless lanterns at night
The local expert drives you to the spiritual world with his wide and deep knowledge of Buddhism and Japanese culture
Book this tour and you are promised to have an unforgettable day in Japan!
Itinerary
Katsuo-ji Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThis temple located in the mountain area between Osaka and Kyoto is often picked up on the instagram with its unrivaled scenaries made by thousands of Japanese Daruma dolls placed everywhere in the temple!Mitsushima Shrine
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExperience the spirit of Shintoism which worships nature itself and contributed to Japan maintaining beautiful Japanese nature primitive since the ancient ages. Mitsushima Shrine is a very small local shrine located in a suburb city of urban Osaka, called Kadoma City. Although it's not even well-known by the local Osaka people out of small Kadoma City, you'll be amazed by the enormous lord of this shrine, one of the biggest camphor trees in Japan, worshipped for more than a thousand years. Its thickness is around 13 meters with a height of 25 meters. It's selected as a National Natural monument of Japan.Hozan-ji Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAbout halfway up the slopes of Mount Ikoma in Nara prefecture lies the beautiful temple complex of Hozan-ji, shrouded in incense smoke and intrigue. Dedicated to Kangiten, a Buddhist god of joy and prosperity, it’s particularly popular with those praying for success and luck in business. Despite the ease of access from Osaka and Nara cities, Hozanji Temple remains firmly off the tourist track. This means it retains an air of tranquility even during the holiday season, giving visitors the time and space to fully explore all the small nooks and interesting features of the complex.Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple
1 hours 20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur finale of the tour is an area of Mt.Shigi's mount top. These isolated temples and shrines become absolutely dreamy and nostalgic at night time. The complex ways are nostalgically lit by stony lanterns of shrines. Don't miss the beautiful garden fully colored in autumn. You can even climb up to the sacred mount-top in 15-20 min by walking through the countless gates of shrines in the dark, like the old monks or ninjas in training.Mizunomi Jizo
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe last small hidden gem on the way back, but this small temple has the best observatory for the panorama view of the whole big Osaka prefecture from the mountain! You'll be amazed by how big and bright the city is! From the southern tip, Kansai Aiport, the high rises of Osaka City and to the border of Kyoto, of 9.5 mil people living!
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Parking Fees
Local Restaurant Guide (free option)
NOT INCLUDED
Entry fees
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are walks and some stairs to some temples
Location
Address
Aomadani, Mino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan 562-0021
Provider
WadaF Tours
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