1-Day Tour to Meet Adorable Deer in Kyoto and Nara: Kiyomizu Temple, Shiji Trail, Gion・Hanamikoji, Yasaka Shrine, Todaiji Temple

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Product Code: 672351

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore the best of Kansai in one day
    • Go to Kiyomizu Temple to reminisce about the past, and rub shoulders with geishas in Gion
    • See the torii gate at Inari Taisha Shrine, feed cute deer in Nara Park, leave no regrets in Nara, Kyoto
    • Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan
    • Departures run every day, and only one person can travel. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city. No need to worry about route planning and complicated public transportation

     
Tour Code
672351
Duration
1 day
Departure City
Osaka
End City
Osaka
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
Chinese, English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

08: 40 Osaka 
Start your beautiful journey today
Meet up and get off the bus: 8:40 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
On-ground pick-up package:9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Hotel and B&B pick-up/drop-off/pick-up package: 07:30-08:30 Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line
We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.
The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
10:00am Kyoto
Kiyomizudera area(About 2.5 hours, including lunch time on your own, free to move around)
In autumn, Kiyomizu Temple is filled with red leaves all over the mountains and fields, which is so beautiful. The red leaves in front of the grand stage in the main hall are the most beautiful.
Recommended itinerary
Recommendation 1: Kiyomizu Temple (Please pay for the ticket fees yourself)-Nissanzaka-Ishibaka-koji-Gion·Hanami-koji-Yasaka Shrine
VIPs can choose to visit some attractions according to their own preferences and physical strength~
Recommendation 2: Kimono experience. Interested guests can change into kimono, stroll through the ancient streets, and visit Kiyomizu Temple to leave the most beautiful moment.
(You can choose to return kimono from Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimiga Taisha Shrine and other kimono shops. We recommend that you borrow it from Kiyomizudera and return it to Fushimi Inari.Please bear your own expenses)
Attractions
【Kiyomizu Temple】A world cultural heritage and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a Japanese national treasure. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It is a Japanese shrine for making connections and praying for luck in love.(Admission fee: Adults: 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen) Please pay for yourself
[Two and three years ago]Ninnenzaka and Sannennzaka, located outside Kiyomizudera Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as Japan's "Important Traditional Buildings Preservation Area". On both sides of the stone slope are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style. Various delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts are dazzling.
【Shiji Trail】Turn right at the end of Ninnianzaka and continue walking north. You will see the Shibei Path. There are fewer tourists here. There are elegant traditional Japanese houses on both sides of the cobblestone path, which makes people feel like they are going back in time and far away. Noisy, return to tranquility.
【Gion・Hanamikoji】In the ancient and famous Flower Street, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto in the 1960s. There are still dozens of geisha teachers training in traditional tea ceremony, ikebana, guqin, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, and bunraku. When you walk into Flower Street, you will be greeted by an ancient style: there are teahouses with exquisite facades on both sides, and wooden lattice windows and doors are closed... This is a mysterious path that runs from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, while the southern section is traditional. Both the north and the south have their own styles and trends.
【Yasaka Shrine】The shrine located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in the Kansai region. There is a special place for asking for fortune-telling, writing on ema and asking for protection. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema that prays for love is very popular.
(You can taste local Kyoto style lunch by yourself, admire the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavor, and keep taking pictures with your mobile phone camera)
13:00 Kyoto 
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine(About 70 minutes, free time)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate" and attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first among the "most popular Japanese attractions among foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Bit. Let's pray for ourselves and our dear family here.
In addition, the ema of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is also unique. It is shaped like a white fox and can be imaginatively painted into various expressions.
15:30 Nara 
Nara Park(About 1.5 hours, free time)
"Nara Park" where you can see "deer and maple leaves" at the same time
gardenThe red leaves inside are even more gorgeous in contrast to the bright green of the evergreen trees.
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City.Todaiji Temple,Kasuga Taisha ShrineAll of Nara’s scenic spots and historic sites are here, and it is a must-visit place when visiting Nara. located near the parkWakakusayamaIt is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara, and traditional events such as the "Wakakusa Yakiyama" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the largest concentration of deer here. Feeding the cute deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to tourists when they see deer cakes in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer that will knock you down.
Recommended itinerary
Attractions
【Todaiji Temple】(Please bear your own expenses)Also known as the Dai Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Buddha and serve as the main temple of Japanese temples. It is the headquarters of the Kegon Sect. Two fires destroyed the building, and the current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, with a front width of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters, is the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a large Buddha statue of 99 Lushuna Buddha that is more than 15 meters high. There are also South Gate, February Hall, March Hall, etc. in Dongdai Temple.(Admission fee: Todaiji Temple Main Hall: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children; Todaiji Main Hall + Museum: 1,000 yen for adults, 400 yen for children) 
17:00 Return
We happily ended the day's tour and started to return.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
18:00 Osaka
Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas(About 1 hour, free time)
VIPs can choose to spend about 1 hour in the Shinsaibashi area of ​​Osaka.
Guests who choose the hotel pick-up and drop-off package will end the trip directly (it will be deemed as giving up the hotel drop-off service, and the pick-up and drop-off fee will not be refunded)
Guests who took the boarding and alighting package will be gathered in the Shinsaibashi area to end their trip.
If you are not visiting Shinsaibashi, you need to send it back to your hotel or B&B./VIP guests of the transfer package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and arrange to return to the hotel./The trip ends at the B&B.
Shinsaibashi: The most famous shopping street in Osaka is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, and you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can enjoy shopping easily.
Dotonbori:Synonymous with Osaka's cuisine, this street never has a rest, whether it’s day or night. As the birthplace of the Osaka people's so-called "eat-down" food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular crab dish among Chinese people.
 
 
 
 

Tips:
The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.
Starting from June 1st, 2024. Please gather and depart 30 minutes earlier on weekends and public holidays.
Departure dates:
June: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
July:6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28
August: 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
September:1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
October:5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27
November:2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
December:1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Visiting Attractions

  • Kiyomizu-dera Kiyomizu-dera
  • Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
  • Nara Park Nara Park
  • Todai-ji Todai-ji
  • Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi
  • Dotonbori Dotonbori

Admission Fees

Activity Price Additional Information
Kiyomizu Temple 参拜费: 成人:500日币, 中小学生:250日币
Todaiji Temple Admission fee:
Todaiji Temple Main Hall: 600 yen/adult, 300 yen/child;
Todaiji Main Hall + Museum: 1,000 yen/adult, 400 yen/child;
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
08:40AM Osaka

Pick-up and drop-off package at designated location

Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
09:50AM Kyoto

Pick-up and drop-off package at designated location

Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
    • Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
    • Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
    • Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)
    • Reference models: 5-8-seat cars: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seat cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22-seat cars: small buses; 22-seat cars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual Adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day
      Children aged 0-2 are free of charge without occupying a seat; please inform in advance; children aged 3 and above are treated as adults


     

Package Excludes

    • Accommodation expenses, meals, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
    • Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
    • Note: It is not recommended to carry luggage on a one-day tour. If you need to carry luggage, please make a note when registering.
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Special Notes

    • Precautions: [You can carry luggage for free on this trip, please inform the number of luggage in advance when registering]
      (一)After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any losses incurred.
      (二)Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
      (3) During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
      (4) Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
      (5) This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
      (6) This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.
      If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
      (6) Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
      (7) If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
      (8) The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. cost.
      (9) Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
      (10) Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
      (11) When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
    • Crowd description
      1. Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
      2. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
      3. The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
      4. Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
      5. This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
    • Travel Instructions
      1. Pick-up/Gathering
      Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be returned, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in mid-trip. If you are unable to participate in this itinerary due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.
      2. Things to know when traveling
      1) During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you, and no fees will be refunded. Any consequences that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group Please be aware that you are solely responsible for any accidents.
      2) During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide's notification), so please be prepared in advance.
      3) The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.
      1) This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Please note that some restaurants do not allow outside food to be brought into the restaurant or they only occupy seats without ordering.
      3. Local customs/regulations
      Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.
      4. Weather
      1) This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation will be subject to the actual situation on the day.
      2) In the event of bad weather and other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.
      2) The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose to place an order carefully.
      5. Meal
      1) This product does not include meals, please take care of it yourself.
      6. Shopping
      1) During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself. sorry for the inconveniences caused!
      2) There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and have various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.
      Kind tips
      1. Passengers please keep your mobile phone open during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.
      2. If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent and treat motion sickness or seasickness, so as not to affect your pleasant journey.
      3. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in the activity, and prepare sunscreen, insect repellent lotion, windproof jacket, camera and other items.
      4. Please keep your belongings safe and try not to carry valuables. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss yourself.
      Safety warning
      Activities such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, playing in the snow, etc. all involve certain risks. Before participating, please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to relevant announcements and suggestions from relevant local departments and other professional institutions.
    • Itinerary notes
      Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
      In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
      We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support.
      Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to:
      Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary.
      Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays.
      Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements.
      Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary.
      Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary.
      Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries.
      Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.

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