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Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, FushimiInari, & Nara Park Tour

By VIP Japan Tour
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,986 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Discover the wonder of two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kinkaku-ji and Todai-ji
  • Enjoy a memorable interaction with the friendly deer at Nara Park
  • Explore the enchanting Bamboo Grove and scenic beauty of Arashiyama
  • Marvel at the iconic 1,000 vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Lunch option: Japanese Wagyu Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu
Activity location
    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 1 Chome-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 556-0011, Japan | Osaka VIP Villa Namba (Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00) 3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7. Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point. Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time. ※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Osaka, VIP Villa Namba (No Meal/Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 3,985.68 x 1 AdultP 3,985.68
Total
Price is P 3,985.68
Until Sun, Jan 4
From Kyoto VIP Lounge (No Meal / Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 3,985.68 x 1 AdultP 3,985.68
Total
Price is P 3,985.68
Until Sun, Jan 4
From Osaka: Kobe Beef Rice Bowl Lunch (7:50 AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

※Only Available for Osaka Departure Option.
This lunch option features a rice bowl of premium Kobe beef.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 4,593.67 x 1 AdultP 4,593.67
Total
Price is P 4,593.67
Until Sun, Jan 4
From Osaka: Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch (7:50 AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Available only for Osaka departure.
Choose this option to savor Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu at a 120-year-old traditional townhouse in Kyoto, at a renowned Wasabi restaurant, during a 50-minute dining experience.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,167.88 x 1 AdultP 5,167.88
Total
Price is P 5,167.88
Until Sun, Jan 4
From Osaka: Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch (7:50 AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

※Only Available for Osaka Departure Option.
This lunch option features a Sukiyaki hot pot of premium Kobe beef.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,167.88 x 1 AdultP 5,167.88
Total
Price is P 5,167.88
Until Sun, Jan 4

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Kinkakuji temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Chinese-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Todaiji temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you can expect

Begin your day from VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto and dive into a day filled with wonder and discovery.

Visit the iconic Nara Park, where you can interact with the friendly, free-roaming deer that symbolize the city. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you stroll through this historic park. Then, explore Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for being the largest wooden structure in the world and home to the awe-inspiring 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue. This magnificent temple offers a blend of cultural heritage and impressive architecture that will leave you in awe.

Lunch Option (departure from Osaka Only):
Indulgent Kobe beef Lunch (OPTIONAL)
Indulge in exquisite Kobe beef, featuring world-famous wagyu beef celebrated for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich flavor, delicately cooked in a savory broth. For this lunch option, you can choose your favorite way to enjoy this premium beef from these three classic styles: Shabu-shabu (Lightly swish the thin slices in a boiling broth. This style highlights the natural, clean flavor of the beef), Sukiyaki (Simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce), or Beef Rice Bowl (Japan’s favorite comfort food).
You may also choose a superb Pork shabu-shabu, a comforting and elegant dish that showcases the refined flavors of Kyoto cuisine.

No Lunch Option:
You will have free time to enjoy lunch in Arashiyama at your leisure, whether you opt for a traditional dining spot or explore the local culinary delights.

Next, head to the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama. Wander through the famous Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create a unique and calming atmosphere as sunlight filters through. This enchanting path offers an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary Details:

For Travelers Who Have Selected the Lunch Option:
50 minutes for lunch, followed by 60 minutes in Arashiyama.

For Travelers Who Have Selected the No Lunch Option:
120 minutes in Arashiyama.

Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its gold-leaf exterior and peaceful gardens. With your included ticket, marvel at the shimmering reflection of the pavilion on the surrounding pond.

Conclude your journey at Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine and Important Cultural Property. Walk through the iconic tunnel of thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind up Mount Inari. Each gate represents a prayer or offering to Inari Okami, the deity associated with prosperity, household safety, and success.

End of Tour and Return
At the end of the day, board the bus for your return journey. Choose between finishing in Kyoto or Osaka, based on your preferred location to end your day.

Location

Activity location
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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Chome-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 556-0011, Japan | Osaka VIP Villa Namba (Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00) 3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7. Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point. Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time. ※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Japan, 〒601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6−番地 1F | Kyoto VIP Lounge (Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10) 5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit). Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point. Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time. ※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan