Kyoto Nara Tour: Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Temple, Nara Park
English and Japanese support (fare-only plan) - Boarding location: 8:30 am Umeda
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This package does not include admission tickets and meals
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 9:00 am Namba - Lunch content: Buffet
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 9:15 am Kyoto - Lunch content: Beef shabu-shabu gozen
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese support (fare-only plan) - Boarding location: 9:00 am Namba
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This package does not include admission tickets and meals
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 9:00 am Namba - Lunch content: Beef shabu-shabu gozen
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 9:15 am Kyoto - Lunch content: Buffet
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 8:30 am Umeda - Lunch content: Beef shabu-shabu gozen
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese correspondence (including tickets and meal plans) - Boarding location: 8:30 am Umeda - Lunch content: Buffet
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/ Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This plan includes meals, tickets to Todaiji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple
The buffet and beef shabu-shabu gozen are served at different dining places, so special arrangements cannot be made. Passengers who want to eat at the same dining place, please choose the same meal
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English and Japanese support (fare-only plan) - Boarding location: 9:15 am Kyoto
Departure time: Umeda 8:30 am/Namba 9:00 am/Kyoto 9:15 am
This package does not include admission tickets and meals
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Highlights
Begin your adventure by immersing yourself in the magical Sagano Bamboo Forest Tunnel in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Marvel at the picturesque Togetsu Bridge that spans the Katsura River and stroll along the 100-meter-long bamboo trail that makes you feel like you're in a fairyland on earth. Visit Nonomiya Shrine, where the fairy spirit-filled 'turtle stone' grants wishes that come true within a year!
Next, visit Kinkakuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site and a precious historical treasure in Kansai. The outer wall of the relic hall dedicated to Sakyamuni is covered with gold foil, making it shimmer in the sun. The courtyard and buildings surrounding the Golden Pavilion are considered the Pure Land of Bliss.
Finally, get up close and personal with the super cute deer in Nara Park, recognized as national treasures and messengers of the gods. Visit Todai-ji Temple, a world cultural heritage site, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Explore the vast historical park, combining natural scenery and ancient architecture. The deer are friendly and approachable, especially when they smell the deer senbei in your hands.
English and Japanese tour guides are available to accompany you throughout the tour. Learn about the fascinating history of Japan's ancient capital cities without the language barrier. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Itinerary
Meet Your Tour Group (8:30AM)
Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before bus departure.Departure from Umeda/Hearton Hotel Nishi-Umeda
The staff will wait in the lobby.Departure from Namba/OCAT Building 1F
Look out for staff holding a 'LIMON' sign at the boarding point.Kyoto Station/ JR Central Exit 1F (in front of Japan Travel) (9:15AM)
After gathering, take the JR train to Arashiyama Station.Arrive at Arashiyama (about 120 minutes including lunch) (10:20AM)
Choose one of four lunches (please choose the meal set you want according to your preference; please note that different lunch sets have different dining locations) 1. Kyoto Traditional Cuisine Buffet 2. Beef shabu-shabu gozenDepart to Kinkakuji Temple (12:20PM)
Kinkakuji Temple is a stunning UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site located in Kyoto, Japan.Arrive at Kinkakuji Temple (45 mins stay) (12:55PM)
Also known as the 'Golden Pavilion,' this Zen temple is covered in gold leaf and boasts a beautifully manicured Japanese garden. The tranquil surroundings is perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse in Japan's rich cultural heritage.Depart for Nara Park (1:40PM)
Arrive at Nara Park and play with the lovely herd of deer! The deer will take the initiative to get close to tourists with deer senbei. (Enjoy 80 minutes here. During which, you can go to Todaiji by yourself.)End of Tour
For passengers departing from Kyoto, the sightseeing tour ends in Nara. You will be provided with a Kintetsu train ticket to return to Kyoto on your own, and the tour conductor will not accompany you.Arrive at Osaka (4:30PM)
The return journey does not stop at Umeda.
- Additional note
- Itinerary details are for reference only and may be subject to change depending on the weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
- Meeting Point
- There is a staff holding a "LIMON" sign at the boarding point. Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes early to wait for the bus to avoid missing your boarding time.Location 1: Hearton Hotel Nishiumeda
Address: 3 Chome-3-55 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan
Meeting Time: 8:20AM
Departure Time: 8:30AMLocation 2: Namba OCAT Building 1F
Address: 1 Chome-4-1 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Meeting Time: 8:50AM
Departure Time: 9:00AMLocation 3: Kyoto Station JR Central Exit 1F (in front of Japan Travel)
Address: Kyoto Station JR Central Exit 1F (in front of Japan Travel)
Meeting Time: 9:05AM
Departure Time: 9:15AM
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Kinkaku-ji
Our Tour Guide Ma Chan is super knowledgeable, generous, and helpful. Right from the very start, my wife and daughter were not feeling well and had to spend some time in the bathroom and she was very helpful. In the end, we started the tour on time and we had lots of fun. Also, at the restaurant I left my glasses and our bus had already departed. So she called the restaurant, found my glasses and made arrangements to have them shipped next morning to my hotel in Osaka. It actually arrived as promised and I was very impressed. This positive feedback is just about how caring Ma Chan is as a person! The tour itself is great too. She explained the key sights along the way, she led us through the Bamboo Forest in Arashimaya, Golden Pavillion Temple, To Dai Ji temple in Nara, and of course the hungry deers in Nara Park. My family enjoyed the trip even though we didn't start out so positive in the morning but the day turned out fantastic and memorable. The Tour Guide definitely makes a difference.
Tour was done by Limon. This is a high quality tour company. Well organized and efficient. Our tour guide Josh was patient in explaining everything. Highly recommended.
Amazing tour - highly recommend it. Our tour guide Jewell was probably the best tour guide we’ve had in Japan so far
You'll get to see the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the golden pavilion, and pet Nara deer on this tour. With regards to lunch options, I got the beef shabu-shabu set which was rather mid. I would recommend keeping an eye out for interesting lunch places around the Arashiyama area to save some money. The thing about selecting one of the lunch options is that the tour guide will pay for your entry ticket to the golden pavilion and the Nara temple, but I decided to pass on seeing the Nara temple. Overall it was an okay experience, 7/10.