Kyoto and Nara Day Tour including Golden Pavilion and Todaiji Temple from Osaka
Duration: 10 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $197.94 per person
Kyoto Day Tour of Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo from Osaka
Duration: 10 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $185.08 per person
Kyoto Morning Tour of Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace from Osaka
Duration: 6 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $106.68 per person
See the sights of Kyoto on this 3.5-hour morning tour. Kyoto was Japan's capital and the Emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. Included in this tour is a visit to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center. You'll travel 30-minutes by train from Osaka to Kyoto. Enjoy a morning tour of Kyoto, departing from Osaka! Japan's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. You'll see Kyoto's highlights, steeped in culture including Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto Handicraft Center. You'll return by JR rail from Kyoto to Osaka station.Nijo Castle The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. Note: On Tuesday's in January, July, August and December when Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Ryoanji Temple is a temple of Zen Buddhism.Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)Kyoto's most popular temple is the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese Garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavilion.Kyoto Imperial Palace The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. The residence of the Imperial family until the capital was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. View the Shishinden Imperial state chamber where enthronement ceremonies took place.Note: On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead. This shrine is known as the god of study. Many people go here to pray for success in passing school entrance examinations. "Ushi-san" (Mr. Cow), the familiar of the god of Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine, is always lying stretched out, and he seems quite content to be caressed by visitors. While originally the cow was the symbol of a good harvest, at some point it came to represent scholarship after being associated with Sugawara Michizane for so long.
Osaka Full-Day Walking Tour with Osaka River Cruise
Duration: 6 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $170.94 per person
Go for a stroll and see Osaka's highlights on this guided walking tour. You'll enjoy lunch and see Osaka's famous attractions including Osaka Castle, the Aerial Garden Observatory and Twin Towers.Osaka's Aerial Garden Observatory is on the 40th floor, with panoramic views of the city. After lunch, it's off to Osaka Castle, noted for its magnificence and the immense stones used in its construction. The castle towers over the city on a stone rampart, and was built in 1583 as the intended capital of Japan. Many relics of old Osaka and the Toyotomi who built the castle are exhibited inside. From here it's a short walk to the riverboat dock to board your 60-minute cruise around Nakanoshima. The passing views of Osaka include Osaka Castle, the Twin Towers and City Hall on Nakanoshima lsle.
Nara Afternoon Tour of Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine from Osaka
Duration: 5 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $119.53 per person
Enjoy the afternoon visiting Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. On this tour visit the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine.Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara. As the influence and political ambitions of the city's powerful Buddhist monasteries grew to become a serious threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784.Depart Osaka and travel by rail to Kyoto where you'll join your tour oNara, located in the Kinai plain, less than one hour from Kyoto. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. Visit the Todaiji Temple, constructed in the 8th century, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples. In it's huge precincts are various national treasures of Japan. The Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) is one of the world's largest wooden buildings. One of Japan's best-known temples, it enshrines a gigantic bronze statue of Buddha. A wonder of religious architecture. See over 1,000 tame deer roam freely in the verdant 1,250 acres peaceful park. If you wish to feed the deer, they will gladly eat from your hand. Special deer food is available for sale in the park grounds. Tour concludes with a visit to Kasuga Shrine, the most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns.Travel by return rail to Osaka.
Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour with Osaka River Cruise
Duration: 4 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $118.25 per person
Combine the best of Osaka on this half day tour. Explore Osaka Castle - Osaka's best known sight and very popular in Cherry Blossom time, then take a river cruise on the Aqua Liner (pleasure boat) with passing views of Osaka including Osaka Castle, Twin Towers, City Hall on Nakanoshima lsle.Osaka Castle is noted for its magnificence and immense stones used in its construction. The castle, towering over the city, stands on a stone rampart. Many relics of the Toyotomi who built the castle originally, and Old Osaka are exhibited inside. Enjoy a 60-minute boat ride on the Aqua Liner (pleasure boat) with passing views of Osaka including Osaka Castle, Twin Towers, City Hall on Nakanoshima lsle.
Kyoto Afternoon Tour to Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple from Osaka
Duration: 6 hours | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | Starting from $106.68 per person
Enjoy an afternoon in Kyoto! This six-hour tour includes visits to the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and the Kiyomizu Temple.You'll be picked up from your Osaka Hotel and taken to Osaka station for your journey to Kyoto. Join the afternoon tour visiting Heian Shrine, a brightly colored shrine with its vermilion pillars and green roof, and its enchanting inner gardens and ponds, reflects the elegance of life in the ancient Japanese court.Next visit the Sanjusangendo Hall, a renowned long wooden hall housing all of , Bodhisattva, that date back to the 13th century then travel to Kiyomizu Temple, a quaint old lane lined with pottery shops lead up to this famous temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city of Kyoto from its lofty terrace.Tour concludes with a journey on the JR rail back to Osaka station.
