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Tour

Nara, Kinkakuji & Arashiyama Day Trip

With this tour to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Nara from Osaka, you'll explore significant historical sites and natural beauty. Description. We will meet at Namba OCAT 1F, the Osaka City Air Terminal, and board a comfortable air-conditioned bus to...

  • 9 hours

With this tour to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Nara from Osaka, you'll explore significant historical sites and natural beauty.

Description

We will meet at Namba OCAT 1F, the Osaka City Air Terminal, and board a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Arashiyama, near Kyoto. After an hour's drive, we will arrive at the bamboo forest, providing an opportunity to stroll through the greenery and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge. We will share the legend of the area during the visit.

A local restaurant will serve a buffet lunch, depending on the tour option selected at booking. After lunch, we will proceed to Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, a World Heritage Site, where we will discuss its architectural secrets.

Next, we will continue to Nara, Japan's capital from 710 to 784. Here, we will explore its historic streets and visit Nara Park to meet its friendly deer, with opportunities for photographs.

Finally, we will return to the meeting point in Osaka, completing the tour in approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Only Transport

During booking, you can select the transport-only option. This will follow the same itinerary but excludes lunch.

Prices

Included

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Lunch (depending on selection)

Not included

  • Admission to Kinkakuji: 400JPY for adults, 300JPY for children aged 3–12 and free for children under 3
  • Admission to Nara Park: 600JPY for adults, 300JPY for children aged 3–12 and free for children under 3

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Osaka, Kinki

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