Kyoto, Nara and Kobe Tour from Osaka – 1 day
Our Kyoto, Nara and Kobe Tour from Osaka explores three unique Japanese cities in this one day tour. Join the tour at a pickup point of your choice in Osaka. Upon arrival in Kyoto we will head straight to Western Kyoto to the Arashiyama district. Arashiyama is a scenic part of Western Kyoto that is surrounded by mountains, lakes and woodland. Here you will be free to explore notable sites including the Bamboo Forest and Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour will visit the Golden Pavilion. It was the retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and it became a Zen temple after his death in 1408. Though the original structure has suffered severe fire damage and many reconstructions, today the present structure reflects a combination of notable Japanese periods through its architecture. We will then depart Kyoto and visit the ancient city of Nara, the very first capital city of Japan. It’s most notable site is the Todaiji Temple which is the world’s largest wooden structure. The temple is also home to a huge statue of the Great Buddha. Nara is also famous its deer that reside in the city. Visit Nara Park where you will encounter many deer, and a beautiful display of cherry blossom during spring. We will depart Nara and stop for dinner in the city of Kobe. Kobe is famed for its beef which is a popular cuisine in Japan. We will have an all you can eat dinner at Kobe MOSAIC, a large shopping mall with 80 shops and restaurants. Sample a range of Japanese delicacies along with drinks and dessert. After the dinner, the tour will conclude in Osaka.
Join our daily Kyoto, Nara and Kobe Tour from Osaka and visit historic sites and picturesque neighborhoods to get an insight into the daily life of these popular cities. The tour includes full transportation, entrance fees, a delicious buffet lunch and an all you can eat dinner.
Kyoto, Nara and Kobe Tour from Osaka Highlights
- Pick-up at designated meeting points in Osaka.
- Travel to Kyoto.
- Explore Arashiyama, a scenic part of Western Kyoto, including the Bamboo Forest and Tenryuji Temple.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit the Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji Temple.
- Depart Kyoto and visit the ancient city of Nara.
- Explore the Todaiji Temple and Nara’s famous Deer Park.
- Depart Nara and stop for dinner in the city of Kobe.
- Enjoy a tasty all you can eat dinner at Kobe MOSAIC.
- Return to Osaka.
Essential information for our Kyoto, Nara and Kobe Tour from Osaka
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The tour includes entrance fees to Kinkaku-ji and Todai-ji temples, along with lunch, dinner, and all transport.
- Excludes tour guide, drinks and hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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Please present the voucher at the tour pick-up point.