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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Fushimi inari taisha
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Todai-ji in Nara Park

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

By VIP Japan Tours
3.5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$126 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

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, 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

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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: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$126.18 x 1 AdultAU$126.18
Total
Price is AU$126.18
Until Wed, 15 May
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: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$126.18 x 1 AdultAU$126.18
Total
Price is AU$126.18
Until Wed, 15 May
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: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$148.75 x 1 AdultAU$148.75
Total
Price is AU$148.75
Until Wed, 15 May
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: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$148.75 x 1 AdultAU$148.75
Total
Price is AU$148.75
Until Wed, 15 May

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.

Activity itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Nara Park
  • 1h 20m
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
  • 1h 20m

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, 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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