Private Japanese Ancient Tour from Kyoto to Nara | 10 hours

3 Reviews | Kyoto
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For 6-8 People With Tour Guide
2 Adults x $746.45
$1,492.90
Approx Total
$1,492.90
8 Seats+1 Guied
Pickup included
For 1-5 People With Tour Guide
2 Adults x $681.54
$1,363.08
Approx Total
$1,363.08
5 Seats+1 Guide
Pickup included
For 7-9 People
2 Adults x $486.81
$973.62
Approx Total
$973.62
9 Seats
Pickup included
For 1-6 People
2 Adults x $421.91
$843.82
Approx Total
$843.82
6 Seats
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Fuel & Tolls & Parking fee
  • Private Transportation(Luxury 6 or 9 Seats van )
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
  • Food & Beverages & Personal Expenses
  • Kinkakuji Temple Entrance Fee - 400JPY/person
  • Sanjusangendo Temple Entrance Fee - 600JPY/person
  • Todai-ji Temple Entrance Fee - 800JPY/Person

Overview

Sail through the ethereal glow of Kinkakuji's glistening gold, wander amidst the crimson torii labyrinth of Fushimi Inari, and stand awestruck in the ocean of deities at Sanjusangendo. Plunge into the majestic aura of Todaiji and bask in the gentle grace of the deer that roam its park, each moment a symphony of culture and serenity. We have an expert driver that provides pick-up & drop-off service on your chosen location. Our professional tour guide shares you the culture, stories and tales.

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Itinerary

  • Kinkakuji Temple

    Kinkakuji Temple, a three-storey pavilion covered in gold leaf that is one of the most famous and recognizable of all the historic buildings in Kyoto and has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the golden reflection of the temple in the still mirror water surface. And try to pray in front of those statues for fortune and luck.

    30 minutes

  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Fushimi Inari Shrine, where a long corridor of thousands of Torii Shrine gates, a bright red tunnel along the mountain path, is an amazing experience. You could walk through every gate, feel the ancient sense, and take photos. The Torii shrine gates form a maze, wish you can find your way out.

    45 minutes

  • Sanjusangendo Temple

    Optional: Sanjusangendo, a less tourist-hit treasure spot that is the longest wooden structure in Japan and houses a stunning collection of 1,001 golden Guanyin statues. You can pray in the temple, Guanyin is the wish god which always make people's wish come true. Also, you could just do the meditation in the temple to purify your soul.

    30 minutes

  • Todai-ji Temple

    Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world, which houses a magnificent bronze Buddha statue. Incredibly, it took almost all of Japan's bronze reserves at the time to create this 15-meter-high bronze Buddha. Todai-ji is a large temple, take your time enjoy the peaceful time by walking and pray. You may listen to the chanting sutras between the temples.

    1 hour

  • Nara Park

    Nara's iconic attraction, Nara Park, which is a paradise of nature and the home of Nara deer. Walking in the park, you can see herds of deer leisurely walking in the grass, they are docile and cute, close to people. Buy a packet of deer cakes, interact with these lovely creatures, and feel in harmony with nature.

    1 hour

  • Nishiki Market Shopping District

    Optional: Nishiki Market, a narrow market located in the center of the city, where you will experience a variety of traditional food, but also can buy exquisite hand gifts.

    30 minutes

  • Ninenzaka

    Optional: The antique Sannenzake and Ninenzake, then walk to the famous Geisha area - Gion District, where you can hanging around until the evening and enjoy the rich Japanese culture.

    45 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration includes the travel time.
  • The duration for every attraction is the recommend time.
  • If you want shorten or extend single attraction duration, you can communicate with driver or guide.

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April 26No refund

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Reviews

4.3

3 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-2 of 2 reviews with 5 stars

Kyoto, where it all began!

Published on Nov, 2024

Gao was a great guide and driver. She was ontime, assisted us with all we needed and took us to some great places, even allowed us a diversion for a Starbucks. Gao drove safely and we would recoomend her to anyone thinking of these tours. Nara was a standout along with the Inari shrine and Bamboo forest. If you come to Kyoto, do this tour.

Great day

Published on Oct, 2024

My husband and I had a great day and our host Mia was lovely, patient and very informative and helpful. Mia even took some great photos of us on my phone. The car was comfortable and definitely appreciated the air conditioning after coming back from each of the stops as it was a very hot day.

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