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Free Cancellation
June 13100% refund
June 14No refund
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Kyoto Departure/Japanese Feast
2 Adults x $113.46
$226.92
Approx Total
$226.92
Japanese Feast: Includes an all-you-can-enjoy lunch of about 40 Kyoto specialties. Kyoto Departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM. Admission fee included Starting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Osaka dep Last-Minute Seats
2 Adults x $89.15
$178.30
Approx Total
$178.30
No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included. Starting point: Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Osaka Namba Dep. without lunch
2 Adults x $97.25
$194.50
Approx Total
$194.50
Lunch: NOT included Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji Starting point: Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Osaka Namba Dep/Japanese Feast
2 Adults x $113.46
$226.92
Approx Total
$226.92
Japanese Feast: This option offers an all-you-can-enjoy Japanese-style lunch with 40 assorted dishes. Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji Starting point: Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan
Kyoto Departure/Without Lunch
2 Adults x $97.25
$194.50
Approx Total
$194.50
Lunch is NOT included. Kyoto departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM. Starting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Kyoto dep Last-Minute Seats
2 Adults x $89.15
$178.30
Approx Total
$178.30
No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining. This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included. Starting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Lunch(if option selected)
Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)
Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
Personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour begins and ends at the meeting points.)
Entry tickets and meals(if the last minute option is selected)
Overview
Experience western Japan on this day trip through Kyoto and Nara. Explore the serene nature of Arashiyama, stroll the gardens of Kyoto's UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji, and enjoy feeding deer in Nara Park.
・Visit the gorgeous golden Kinkaku-ji and its immaculate original gardens
・Explore the serene bamboo grove of Arashiyama
・Walk through Nara Park and feed the wild deer
・See the Great Buddha Statue at Todaiji temple
Itinerary
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour departs from Kyoto and Osaka on different dates and buses. Choose your departure point carefully when booking.
Infants (0-2 years) free (seat and meal not included); must sit on an adult's lap
Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT 1F (Near Daiso): 8:50 AM
Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area: 9:05 AM
Please check in 10 minutes before the booked start time
The bus will depart as scheduled; late arrivals are non-refundable
Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.
We cannot provide vegan or halal meals. Please book an option without lunch.
For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (contact tour operator) at least 3 days before the tour
Free Cancellation
June 13100% refund
June 14No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
240
4 stars
49
3 stars
19
2 stars
4
1 star
8
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Published on May, 2025
Yuki Yuki Yuki! Great information about the places we visited and he had a fun energy about himself. We were well cared for and comfortable.
Great and knowledge
Published on May, 2025
Good for groups and efficient travel time to see the best of Kyoto and Nara. Funny and had good reccs on what to eat in Osaka
Best guide
Published on May, 2025
The best guide i have been the honor to have .
Very honorable , good
recomendatios , and very funny.
You have to go with him .
Bamboo to Gold to deer and Buddha.
Published on May, 2025
Excellent tour of some of Kyoto and surrounds most amazing sights. Our guide Yuki was informative and humorous. A tour that included an excellent lunch. Good value for the money!
It was a great day with a...
Published on May, 2025
It was a great day with a great guide. Yuki was full of great tips and advice for post tour adventures also.
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