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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Fushimi inari taisha
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

By VIP Japan Tours
7.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £66 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the Ancient Capitals of Japan: Kyoto and Nara!
Embark on a journey through Japan's rich cultural heritage with a day trip.

Departing from either Osaka or Kyoto. Begin your adventure at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Marvel at the iconic sight of the “Senbon Torii,” a pathway adorned with thousands of vibrant vermilion gates.

Stop at traditional Kyoto Townhouse built over 120 years ago, the “Kyoto Wasabi” for lunch.
enjoy the Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu which is a Japanese dish where very thinly sliced pork is cooked in a traditional hot-pot full of boiling pot.

Those who choose the no-meal option will spend 20 minutes at Kyoto Imperial Palace or go directly to Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Visit the Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Your admission ticket is included in the tour package.

Nara Park, over 1,200 deer roam freely, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairy tale.

Activity location

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    • 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VIP Lounge Kyoto
    • 番地 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Osaka departure
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£66.09 x 1 Adult£66.09
Total
Price is £66.09
Until Mon, 29 Apr
Kyoto departure
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£66.09 x 1 Adult£66.09
Total
Price is £66.09
Until Mon, 29 Apr
From Osaka+Pork Shabu-shabu
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pork Shabu-shabu: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savour Pork Shabu-shabu
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£77.91 x 1 Adult£77.91
Total
Price is £77.91
Until Mon, 29 Apr
From Kyoto+Pork Shabu-shabu
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pork Shabu-shabu kyoto: Explore the historical Kyo-machiya charm & savour Pork Shabu-shabu.
Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£77.91 x 1 Adult£77.91
Total
Price is £77.91
Until Mon, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary in English or Chinese
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn bus fare
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Todaiji temple 600yen (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure from either Osaka Namba or Kyoto.
  • Depending on traffic and road conditions, the time spent at each sightseeing spot may be shortened.
  • This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.
  • Our guide will be holding the flag shown in the picture at the meeting location.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
  • 1h 20m
After lunch, head towards Fushimi Inari Shrine. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, the main shrine building contains five shrines together, these five pillars of Fushimi Inari Taisha are named for the great virtues of Inari Okami that they embody. Inari Okami is known as a deity of business prosperity, the prosperity of industries, the safety of households, safety in traffic and improvement in the performing arts. The 'Senbon Torii' or 10000 torii gates are donations by individuals and companies, and you will find the donator's name and the date of the donation inscribed on the back of each gate.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
  • 20m
Rich in tradition, Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties. The current Palace was rebuilt in 1855 and comprises several structures--including the Shisinden, the Seiryoden, the Kogosyo, the Ogakumonjyo, and the Otsunegoten--that reflect the architectural styles of various periods.
Nara Park
  • 1h 20m
Finally, move on to the city that once was the country's capital in the 8th century: Nara. You will have time to explore its park, watch the worldwide famous deer and enter the biggest wooden building of the planet, Todai-ji Temple, another UNESCO world heritage site. Here you will find yourself in front of Japan’s biggest Buddha statue, 15 metres tall.
Todai-ji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
At Nara park, you will have time to explore the Todaiji temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site which was constructed over 1200 years ago as the head of all provincial Buddhist temples in Japan. The main hall houses one of the largest statues of Buddha, which is 15m tall.
Kinkakuji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Meet your guide in Osaka or Kyoto and head towards the first spot of the tour: the Golden Pavilion "Kinkakuji". Also named Rakuonji, it is the symbol of Kyoto and one of the most famous UNESCO sites in the entire country.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    • 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVIP Lounge Kyoto
    • 番地 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVIP Villa Namba
    • 1 2
    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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