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Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

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Depart from Kyoto, Osaka

08:00 - 19:00

Guide language: English

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Hotel pick-up

Small group (1-9)

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all

Available from 20 Oct 2026

Operated by:フェニックスジャパン株式会社

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Tour size
Small group tour (under 9 people)
Private Car Charter (Maximum 5 people)
Private car charter (maximum 9 people)
Private Car Max 8 with Guide
Private Charter Max 5 Guide Include
Guide language
English
Chinese
Japanese
Departure type
Meet up
Pick up
₩ 65,700

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up

Find your departure point
Pick-up

You'll be picked up at

07:00 - 08:00

Free pick-up

大阪

Reminder
  • Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded

  • This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late

  • Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page

  • Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time

  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Meet-up

Point 1

08:00

Osaka Kani Doraku Dotonbori East Store

Reminder
  • Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded

  • Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time

Arashiyama & more

2 hr(s) 30 min(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Arashiyama

Togetsukyō Bridge

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Tenryū-ji Temple

Nara Park

1 hr(s) 10 min(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Fushimi Inari Taisha

1 hr(s) 30 min(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Multiple return options

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

19:00

Osaka Kani Doraku Dotonbori East Store

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

19:00

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

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Know before you go

Important info

What's included

  • Driver: English, Chinese, Japanese
  • Admission: Arashiyama, Togetsukyō Bridge, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryū-ji Temple, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • Transport
  • Meals
  • Accommodation
  • Extra fees
  • Gears & Equipment
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance
  • Standard chartered car service time: 10 hours. ※If picking up or dropping off in a different location, the service time is 8 hours; for other areas, empty car time will be reserved according to actual arrangements, and pick-up, drop-off is not possible beyond the scope.
  • Chartered car overtime service fee (under 10 seats JPY5000 per hour, 14 seats and above JPY10000 per hour)
  • For private chartered car guests who customize their itinerary, (fees vary depending on the vehicle model)
  • The chartered car journey exceeds 300 kilometers. An additional mileage fee of JPY400 per kilometer is required.
  • Special arrangements
  • Special arrangement
  • Services vary based on customer selection

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  1. A shared car tour for 9 people uses a 10-seater vehicle, with a minimum of 4 people to form a group. There is only a driver, no tour guide, and attractions are self-guided. We only provide pick-up/drop-off time reminders and corresponding explanations of attraction names. We do not provide full English/Chinese/Japanese in-depth commentary services. Your understanding is appreciated. Please note that a private chartered 7-seater car can carry a maximum of 6 passengers. A private chartered 10-seater car can carry a maximum of 9 passengers. The charter duration is 10 hours; overtime will be paid directly to the driver at 5000 JPY/hour.
  2. Passengers with the following conditions or others unsuitable for excessive stimulation are prohibited from participating in this activity: high blood pressure, heart disease, acrophobia, asthma, epilepsy, pregnant women. If you conceal your condition and register, you will be solely responsible for the consequences.
  3. This itinerary is a fixed shared-ride route. Customers participating in this itinerary must adhere to the designated停留时间 (stay times) at each attraction and follow the arrangements made by the driver-guide. If you do not arrive on time, there will be a maximum waiting period of 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, you will need to make your own way to the next attraction for collection.
  4. Please note that no fees will be refunded to those who do not participate in or interrupt the itinerary due to personal reasons, lateness, etc. If you leave the group on your own during the itinerary, no fees will be refunded. If this leads to personal or property safety issues, you will be solely responsible for the consequences.
  5. If you need to carry large luggage, please inform us when making your reservation. During the trip, please keep your passport and valuables with you. You will be solely responsible for any loss, theft, or damage. Sealed light snacks or unopened beverages are permitted, but eating is prohibited inside the bus. Please note that if the interior of the vehicle is stained, compensation will be required according to local cleaning standards. Thank you for your understanding.
  6. Due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowd flow on the day, the arrival times for each itinerary may vary, and the order of the itinerary may also be adjusted. According to Japanese regulations, the vehicle usage time must not exceed 10 hours. In case of traffic congestion caused by holidays or force majeure, the itinerary may be delayed, canceled, or the sightseeing time shortened/attractions reduced. We ask for your understanding. However, this cannot be used as a reason to request a refund or leave a negative review.
  7. The driver will recommend lunch and local Japanese specialties, including local characteristic catering, ice cream, horse oil and other products. There is no mandatory consumption.
  8. Traffic congestion is expected on holidays, weekends, or Japanese holidays, which may cause delays of 2 to 5 hours. It is recommended that you flexibly adjust your evening itinerary.
  9. The day tour itinerary does not include personal travel insurance or accidental injury insurance. Please purchase these yourself if needed. Outdoor activities and high-risk sports all carry specific risks and dangers; please assess your own health condition and ability. Our company assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or harm caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. We appreciate your understanding.
  10. We will send you an email between 16:00 and 21:00 the day before your trip. The content includes: meeting time, license plate number, tour guide, and the guide's social contact information. Please be sure to check your email (it might be in the spam folder!). Do not be late on the day of the trip. No refunds or changes will be made on that day! Therefore, you must check your email and add the tour guide!!! Please keep your phone accessible during the tour so that relevant reception staff can contact you! If you have not received the email by 21:00, please contact our company.
  11. For those using LINE, due to regional restrictions on LINE, the tour guide will not be able to add you as a friend directly via your LINE number the day before the trip. Therefore, we will create a LINE group the day before the trip and send the LINE group link to you via email. After receiving the email, please actively click the link to join the LINE group so that the guide can communicate with you in a timely manner. Thank you!

Accessibility

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Vehicle & luggage info

  • Luggage allowance: 1 pieces of standard-sized luggages
  • Larger bags will be considered 2 pieces
  • The driver has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
  • If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued
  • Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all

Booking changes policy

  • Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts
  • The booking can’t be changed if it was booked with Klook Pass, under pre-sales or comes with a freebie.
  • The booking cannot be changed if the voucher has not yet been issued.
  • Bookings made using SG Culture Pass or Taiwan Culture Points cannot be changed.

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Reviews

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Guide
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Itinerary
4.9
Quality of transfer
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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

I enjoyed the different places we visited on the charter bus/self-guided tour. However, I wish more time was spent in Nara Deer Park, similar to the amount of time given for Arashiyama. Eric was an excellent tour guide!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

Driver Xiao Guo provided an excellent service experience today. He communicated flawlessly in both Chinese and English and was very knowledgeable about various attractions in Kansai, answering all our questions. The small group tour itinerary was well-planned, with perfect time allocation. With fewer people in our group, we had more freedom, and everyone was extremely satisfied. We highly recommend this tour to friends planning to visit Kansai! The scenery of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is truly stunning.

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Our driver, Xiao Guo, for this small group tour was incredibly warm and thoughtful. Before and after our departure, he promptly shared the latest information about attractions and practical sightseeing tips. Feeding the deer at Nara Park was a particularly therapeutic experience. We had ample free time to explore Arashiyama at our own pace, and since it was a small group, we didn't have to accommodate large crowds of tourists. It was wonderfully relaxing to leisurely enjoy the scenery and take photos.

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

Our driver, Xiao Lin, was energetic and incredibly attentive throughout the entire trip, taking excellent care of every group member in the vehicle. He created a relaxed and safe atmosphere, allowing everyone to fully enjoy themselves. Arashiyama boasts beautiful scenery and a wide array of unique local snacks and delicacies along the way. The small group tour was perfectly managed in terms of time, making for an outstanding overall travel experience. It's definitely worth booking!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

I'm extremely satisfied with this Nara + Arashiyama small group tour. We had a wonderful time with our driver, Takayama. Before departure, he thoroughly explained important details about the attractions along the way, and communication was seamless. He also proactively found excellent spots to help us take group photos, which we especially appreciate!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

We had a relaxing and rejuvenating day in Arashiyama and Nara, and the itinerary was very well planned. Our driver, Takayama, was friendly and always available, constantly looking out for us throughout the trip. Although the drive was quite long that day, the stunning scenery along the way completely made up for any fatigue. I genuinely recommend this experience to everyone!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

I highly recommend this Kansai one-day small group tour! Our driver, Eva, was knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful. She meticulously shared itinerary details before the trip and provided real-time reminders of key points of interest along the way. With fewer tourists in a small group, we were able to thoroughly explore each attraction. It's an excellent choice for visiting Kyoto's core sights in one day!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

This one-day small group tour was fantastic! We efficiently visited several famous Kansai attractions in one day. Our driver, MOMO, meticulously planned the entire itinerary. Traveling in a small group meant no crowds and no long waits for others. The atmosphere throughout the trip was relaxed and fun, making for a truly enjoyable experience.

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

The meeting point was easy to find, and the shuttle bus arrived on time. The small group tour vehicle was spacious and comfortable, and the driver was polite and very enthusiastic. The driver spoke both Chinese and English, so communication was seamless. The time allotted for each attraction was just right, neither rushed nor delayed. Overall, it's excellent value for money, and I genuinely recommend it!

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Review for: Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama Small Group Day Tour (Optional Hotel Pick-up and Private Charter)

The overall experience this time was fantastic. You can take your time exploring Arashiyama; there are so many beautiful sights and small shops, it's definitely worth a thorough visit. Afterward, you can make your own way back to Osaka. It was truly wonderful!

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About the operator

Operated by: フェニックスジャパン株式会社

Total reviews: 29812

Good review rate: 94 %

₩ 65,700