Kyoto and Nara Day Tour including Golden Pavilion and Todaiji Temple from Osaka

Enjoy seeing the main sights of both Kyoto and Nara in one day. This day tour takes you to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto, then the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine in Nara.

Note important itinerary changes for departures on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - Instead of Nijo Castle, the tour will visit Ryoanji Temple. Instead of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the tour will visit Nishi Honganji.

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. On Tuesday's in January, July, August and December when Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit Ryoanji Temple instead.

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. On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead. This shrine is known as the god of study.

Todaiji Temple 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.

Deer Park 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.

Kasuga Shrine The most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns.

Schedule details

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour including Golden Pavilion and Todaiji Temple from Osaka

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Osaka hotels

OR

Hotel Granvia Osaka

Departure Time:

7: 40am from Granvia Osaka Hotel
OR

• Granvia Osaka: 7:30am
• Hilton Osaka: 7:20am
• Swissotel Nankai Osaka: 7:00am
• New Hankyu Hotel: 7:20am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details:

Tour concludes upon arrival at Kintestu Namba Station (in Osaka) at approximately 6.00pm.

Pricing information

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Additional information

Nara Park - Deer Park

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup (from selected Kyoto hotels only)
• Transportation by Motorcoach, JR Rail and Kintetsu Rail
• Admission Fees
• English speaking guide
• Tax

Exclusions:

• Entering Treasures Hall
• Entering Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine
• Hotel drop off
• Lunch

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• You will be asked for your full name, nationality, gender and age to follow the necessary procedures before entering Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
• Some parts of pathway on this tour have gravel surface
• On Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays, Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed. During these dates, the tour will visit other destinations. The same is true of the period before and after the public viewing of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in April and October, the three days before and after Aoi Festival (including the festival, held on May 15), as well as when there is an Imperial Household event.
• On Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, or Wednesday if Tuesday is a national holiday, Nijo Castle is
• closed. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple instead.
• Please note you will be asked to fill in your full name, nationality, gender, and age before entering the Kyoto Imperial Palace (forms will be handed out on the day of the tour).
• Please provide advanced notification if your group consists of five or more Japanese people. If you do not inform us of this information, your party may be refused entry to the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
• The tour may not visit Nara Nagomikan if it is closed or due to traffic conditions.
• At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
• During the Jidai Festival on October 22, Heian Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced by Chishaku-in Temple.

Terms and Conditions:

If you cancel at least 8 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

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