Kyoto & Nara 1 Day Tour

English guided bus tour to Kyoto and Nara that includes the chance to visit the most beautiful sights in Kyoto and Nara!
See the main sights of both Kyoto and Nara, all in one day! Visit Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa era shoguns, and the Golden Pavilion, a gold-leaf covered structure that houses sacred relics of Buddha. Take a stroll through the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and later watch traditional Japanese artisans work their craft at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. In Nara, visit Todaiji, the world's largest wooden structure and home of the Great Buddha. Mingle with the deer at Nara Park and marvel at the lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Itinerary

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.
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
The most authentic and exquisite Japanese style garden in the world, plus the celebrated Golden Pavilion.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness.
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Enjoy buffet lunch (free soft drinks included except alcoholic drink) and shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center.
Todaiji Temple
See the Great Buddha in the world's largest wooden building. A wonder of religious architecture.
Nara Deer Park
More than 1,000 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 Taisha Shrine
The most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns.

- Price from JPY 12,600
- Meals 1 Lunch included
- Pick-up services at each hotel are available. 
- Drop-off services are available to hotels with pick-up services available.
- Guide English-speaking guide service is included.

 

Remarks

1. The tour will be accompanied by a certified English-speaking guide.
2. Minimum participants required : 1 person.
3. Journey from Osaka to Kyoto and from Nara to Osaka will be accompanied by an English-speaking tour assistant and use public transportation.
4. On Saturdays,Sundays,public holidays Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed.The tour will visit Nishi Honganji instead.This includes before and after the public viewing of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in April and October,three days before and after Aoi Festival(May 15) and when there is an Imperial Household event.
5. Please note you are asked your full name,nationality,gender and age to follow necessary procedures before entering the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
6. On Tuesdays in Jan.,Jul.,Aug.,and Dec.or Wednesday if Tuesday is national holiday,Nijo castle is closed. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple instead.
7. Drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is not available on the days of Gion Festival(Jul.14-16).
8. At Kasuga Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
9. Nara Nagomikan is replaced by another souvenir shop when closed.

Tel : +82ㆍ2ㆍ755ㆍ5470 | Fax : +82ㆍ2ㆍ6280ㆍ5469 | E-mail : fides@fidestravel.co.kr