From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Optional Lunch
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Overview
Begin your journey from Osaka or Kyoto, and step into Japan’s most iconic sights (Arashiyama, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha). Start at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where sunlight filters through towering stalks, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Enjoy a superb meal at Kyoto Wasabi Restaurant. Choose from Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu, Pork Shabu-shabu, Kobe Beef Rice Bowl or Kobe Beef Sukiyaki. (Optional lunch) Continue to Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Stroll through Nara Park and visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside the world’s largest wooden structure, marvel at the 15-meter Great Buddha, an awe-inspiring symbol of Japan’s heritage. Conclude at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming a striking path up Mount Inari. This unforgettable sight is among Japan’s most photographed landmarks. At day’s end, relax on your bus ride back, with the flexibility to return to Osaka or Kyoto.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (10) Options Available
Option(s)
No Lunch / Osaka Departure
No Lunch: There is no lunch included in this option.Osaka Villa Namba Departure: (Meeting Time: 07:50AM／Departure Time: 08:00AM)Starting point:VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
No Lunch / Kyoto Departure
No Lunch: There is no lunch included in this option.Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure: (Meeting Time: 09:00AM／Departure Time: 09:10AM)Starting point:VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F
Starting from
$59.58
Option(s)
Kobe-Beef Rice Bowl/Osaka dep.
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl LunchOsaka Villa Namba Departure: (Meeting Time: 07:50AM／Departure Time: 08:00AM)Starting point:VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
Kobe-Beef Rice Bowl/Kyoto dep.
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl LunchKyoto VIP Lounge Departure: (Meeting Time: 09:00AM／Departure Time: 09:10AM)Starting point:VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F
Starting from
$71.12
Option(s)
Pork Shabu-shabu / Kyoto Dep.
Pork Shabu-ShabuKyoto VIP Lounge Departure: (Meeting time: 9:00AM/Departure time: 9:10AM)Starting point:VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F
Pork Shabu-shabu /Osaka Dep.
Pork Shabu-Shabu LunchOsaka Villa Namba Departure: (Meeting time: 7:50AM/Departure time: 8:00AM)Starting point:VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
Starting from
$75.60
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Kobe-Beef Shabu-shabu /Kyoto
Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu LunchKyoto VIP Lounge Departure: (Meeting time: 9:00AM/Departure time: 9:10AM)Starting point:VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F
Kobe-Beef Sukiyaki /Osaka Dep.
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki LunchOsaka Villa Namba Departure: (Meeting Time: 07:50AM／Departure Time: 08:00AM)Starting point:VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
Kobe-Beef Shabu-shabu /Osaka
Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu LunchOsaka Villa Namba Departure: (Meeting time: 7:50AM/Departure time: 8:00AM)Starting point:VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
Kobe-Beef Sukiyaki /Kyoto Dep.
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki LunchKyoto VIP Lounge Departure: (Meeting Time: 09:00AM／Departure Time: 09:10AM)Starting point:VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F
Starting from
$82.01
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Chinese Speaking Guide
What's not Included
- Entrance fee to Todaiji temple (Optional)
- Hotel Pick up / Drop off
- Lunch (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to extreme weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
- This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given on the same bus.
- Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the children's price
- Please arrive 10 minutes before departure at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point. Late arrival or arrival at the wrong location will result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or are unsure about the meeting point, please notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.
- The bus will be departing on time (no exceptions).
- Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
- In case of late arrival or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds will not be granted.
- Please check the photo in the product page & scan the QR code for the meeting point reference.
- Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.
- Please refrain from booking any time-sensitive activities such as restaurant reservations, cruise ship departures, or other scheduled commitments immediately following your tour.
- Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
- In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
- Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
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