Kyoto & Nara Day Trip: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Fushimi Inari Shrine & Nara Park (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)
- Follow the 8 most popular Instagram spots for in-depth exploration, with an extended activity time at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
- Hop on and off in Osaka and Kyoto, making it convenient for guests changing hotels to prepare for their next journey.
- Enjoy attentive service from a local professional driver, and learn more about the local customs and practices of Japan.
What to expect
Pre-trip notification: On the evening before your trip, between approximately 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, we will send you detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check it promptly. Please note that this activity will return directly to Osaka and will no longer pass through Kyoto. Please be aware. Today, we will visit three attractions: Kiyomizu-dera Temple area, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Nara Park. A fulfilling itinerary starts now.
- First stop: Kiyomizu-dera Temple area. In autumn, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is surrounded by beautiful red leaves. Recommended itinerary: Kiyomizu-dera Temple -> Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka -> Ishibei-koji Alley -> Gion Hanamikoji Street -> Yasaka Shrine.
- Second stop: Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its "Senbon Torii" (thousands of torii gates). It attracts countless domestic and international tourists every year and has been ranked as the No. 1 "Most Popular Japanese Attraction for Foreigners" in surveys by the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years.
- Third stop: Nara Park, a beautiful park where you can see both deer and autumn leaves. The red leaves in the park appear even more vibrant against the fresh green of the evergreen trees. These attractions, each with its unique characteristics, form a Kyoto & Nara World Heritage one-day tour. Whether it’s natural beauty or cultural experience, you will gain many wonderful memories. Come and join us to explore the charm of Kyoto and Nara and share this joy!





























Reviews
It was a great experience indeed! The driver was so kind, hospitable and accomodating. He really lead us on our way carefully and as well as going back on our home. We highly recommend him to others. Hoping our next trip with him.Awesome!!
As a foreign traveler, I'm so happy to be able to travel between Kyoto's three best attractions with the most convenient transportation! It saves a lot of time and energy! Great!
The trip today was well-organized and on time. I really appreciate the kindness and warm welcome of our tour guide Ms. Vanessa. She is very responsive and cheerful. She is good in English communication, too. The driver is very careful in driving all day. All in all it is a worth it trip.
The itinerary was well-organized, and it was my first time riding in a 10-seater van with family seating, which was quite flexible. However, the time allotted to Uji was only 1 hour and 10 minutes, which wasn't enough.
The best decision to go to Osaka was to choose a one-day tour of Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple and Uji Onsen. So many attractions will definitely make your legs tired but save you trouble. I was even more fortunate to meet the tour guide Gary, who was very professional. Because the whole group came from all over the world, Gary switched back and forth between English, Cantonese and Mandarin throughout the trip. In addition, the sound of the microphone in the car was sometimes off, so he had to repeat the same thing several times, which was not easy. Where to eat with high cost performance, where to go to the bathroom without queuing, etc., no matter how big or small, he answered every question without getting tired of it; every little bit, too many to mention; young and old, gave enough emotional value.
I had such a wonderful time on the Kyoto day trip! I especially want to thank our guide, Mr. Chang Ting-Chin. He was so friendly and welcoming, and his energy throughout the day made the whole trip so much fun. Mr. Chang is extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto's history and culture. At Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Uji Byodo-in Temple, he gave us detailed and engaging explanations, allowing us to truly understand the stories and cultural significance behind these attractions, instead of just quickly passing through. The Kaiseki lunch was also fantastic, allowing us to experience exquisite Japanese cuisine. More importantly, Mr. Chang was very attentive to the needs of the group members. He checked in on everyone throughout the day, ensuring everyone was having a fun and comfortable experience. He patiently and thoroughly answered any questions we had. Overall, it was a fantastic trip to Kyoto, and I am very grateful for Mr. Chang Ting-Chin's professionalism and enthusiasm! Highly recommended!
Preferable and fantastic trip。 Thank you for hospitality. Jacky Wang is Gentle and supportive all of them. Thanks again
This is a small treasure trove that allows us to fully experience the special charm of Nara and Uji. The tour guide Etta is fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, easily solving various communication problems, and patiently explaining the local cultural customs to us. Whether it is the etiquette of visiting the shrine or the habits of the deer, it makes the trip more fun. The whole day was wonderful and unforgettable, and it must be praised with five stars!
It was a comfortable sightseeing
Our tour guide, Wu Jun Kai, was very helpful. The elderly couldn't walk too much, so he picked them up and dropped them off at the hotel for both the outbound and return trips. The service was really great.
Good to know
- [Regarding license plate and tour guide information] We will inform you of the meeting time, tour guide, and license plate information of the next day's itinerary by email before 21:00 Japan time the day before departure. If you do not receive the email, please check the junk mail first. If not, please contact us in time! If you receive multiple emails, the latest email received shall prevail.
- [About baggage privileges] Each person can bring one piece of luggage free of charge. For extra luggage exceeding this, you can pay 2000 Japanese Yen/piece to the driver/guide on the spot. Please be sure to note this when placing your order. If you are not informed in advance, the driver/guide has the right to refuse you to board the bus and the tour fee will not be refunded.
- [About Driver/Guide Service] Driver and tour guide service: exquisite small groups of 4-13 people; Driver + tour guide service: bus tour of 14-45 people, which will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day. The driver-guide mainly focuses on driving and supplemented by explanations.
- [About Force Majeure] Depending on the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In the event of the foregoing or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and reduce the itinerary on the spot. Please forgive me, and no refunds will be given for this reason.
- [About late refunds] As day trips are carpooling services, if you are late at the meeting place or scenic spots, we will not wait and will not refund the money, please be aware of this.
- [About models] Reference models: 5-8 seater car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater car: Toyota HAICE same level; 18-22 seater car: small bus; 22 seater car or more: large bus, the above vehicles are for reference only, the actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.
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