Explore Kyoto and Nara’s top sightseeing spots, including several World Heritage sites, on this popular full-day tour. This itinerary combines the "Kyoto Morning" and "Nara Afternoon" tours with Indian Thali Lunch.
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Round-Trip from OSAKA
Round-Trip from KYOTO
The Experience
- This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Customers will surely enjoy this 1-day tour which takes an efficient trip around Kyoto and Nara, two historical cities.
- This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan.
- In Kyoto, learn about Japan's historic structures by visiting places such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
- In Nara, feel the enduring history and culture at Todai-ji Temple, see wild deer at Nara Park, and appreciate local tradition at Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The tour will also enter the Kasuga Taisha Shrine special visit area. The area has many attractions such as historical gates and structures as well as hanging lanterns in the corridor. Experience up close the Kasugayama Primeval Forest which has remained untouched for over a thousand years.
- On this course, an Indian thali meal will be served for lunch. This is a vegetarian menu that does not use meat. (For those who prefer a Western-style menu, please book the course with Western-style lunch instead. )
- Round Trip from Osaka Only An assistant will guide the tour during the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto, and during the transfer from Nara to Osaka after the tour ends. During the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto, customers can enjoy traveling aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station.
Reception Method
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location
Round Trip from Kyoto: Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 08:20
Round Trip from Osaka: In front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 07:15 (*Not the 19th floor with front desk.)
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 07:25Round-Trip from OSAKA plan: ※ Meeting at Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Lobby Lounge (Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25)
- 07:30Osaka Station → Shin Osaka Station ※ JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat)
- Shin-Osaka Station → Kyoto Station ※ JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat) Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat). ※ Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.
- Arrive at Kyoto Station ※ Walk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F
- 08:30Depart from Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (Across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - ★Round-Trip from KYOTO plan: Meeting at Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (Across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) - Meet at 8:20, Dep. at 8:30
- Nijo Castle ※ A World Heritage site. This castle was built on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see (50 min)
- Kinkaku-ji Temple ※ A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond. (40 min)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace ※ See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. ※ On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
- Lunch (60 min) ※ An Indian thali set menu will be served.
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special Visit ※ This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
- Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Nara Park ※ A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.
- ★ For Round-Trip from Kyoto plan: Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
- For Round-trip from OSAKA plan: Kintetsu Nara Station → Osaka Namba Station (Kintetsu Railway, non - reserved seat) ※ Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. ※ The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station
- ★ For Round-Trip from OSAKA plan: Tour ends at Osaka Namba Station.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 1 day prior to the tour at 15:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).
- Round Trip from Osaka Only The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.
Regarding Meals
- Lunch will be an Indian thali set menu suitable for vegetarians. Please check the following for details. 3 kinds of curry (bean curry, vegetable curry, spinach and potato curry), vegetable pakora (Indian-style vegetable tempura), plain yogurt, naan or roti, rice (Indian rice), salad, 1 serving of non-alcoholic drink
- Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.
- If a Western-style lunch is preferred, please book the course with Western-style lunch instead. If a tour without lunch is preferred, please book the course without lunch instead.
- Please note that customers will be guided to a dining facility separate from the Western-style lunch dining area.
- On the day of the tour, the meal cannot be changed to a Western-style lunch.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- As the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and on days when there is an Imperial Household Agency event, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (approx. 15-25 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.
- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum, Manyo Botanical Garden (for Osaka Departure), or Todaiji Museum (for Kyoto Departure) will be visited instead.
- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.
- Seats may not be designated.
Regarding Children/Infants
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Language Support
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. *Drivers do not work as guides.
Bus/Hired Car Company
Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd. In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary. Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.
Important Booking Information
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation) JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. License No: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723) Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Agent (Sales) H.I.S. Co., Ltd. License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Min. pax number to book tour:1 Min. pax number to run tour:1
Contact (Sales Office) Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F 6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only) Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai (Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract) Terms and Conditions Please ensure you read and understand the following documents before booking: TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS (Organizer)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)