From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Highlight Bus Tour with Lunch From Kyoto VIP Lounge (Meet at 8:50AM)
ID: GYG805007-1286408
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Depart from Osaka or Kyoto for a day trip to 3 popular destinations: UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Nara Park. The tour includes a traditional Shabu-Shabu lunch in Kyoto.
Begin your unforgettable journey from the exclusive VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto and immerse yourself in a day of wonder! Your adventure starts with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine designated as an Important Cultural Property. Famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, this iconic shrine creates a stunning tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. As you stroll through the gates, you'll encounter a series of shrines, each honoring the deity Inari Okami, who is celebrated for prosperity in business, household safety, and success in various pursuits.
Enjoy a delectable meal at "Kyoto Wasabi," a historic Kyoto townhouse with a rich legacy of over 120 years. Relish a traditional Kyoto meal featuring Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu, a classic Japanese hot pot dish with thinly sliced pork cooked in a savory broth. (Vegetarian options are available.)
Continue your exploration at Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its shimmering golden exterior and tranquil gardens. Your ticket is included!
Your day concludes in Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Experience the charm of Nara Park, where you can interact with friendly deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure and another UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at Japan’s colossal Buddha statue, standing 15 meters tall.
At the end of the tour, return by bus with the option to disembark at either Kyoto or Osaka, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred conclusion for the day.
Highlights
- Discover the wonder of popular place of Kyoto and Nara
- Enjoy a memorable interaction with the friendly deer at Nara Park
- Marvel at the iconic 1,000 vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Delicious lunch with Kyoto-style Pork Shabu-Shabu or a vegetarian meal
- UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kinkaku-ji ticket include
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour schedule may be delayed due to traffic or weather. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to bad weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
• Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus
• Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price
Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure.
The bus will be departing on time (no exception).
Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)
VIP Lounge Kyoto, 5 minutes walk from the Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Your guide will be holding a blue flag.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
