Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

4.8(53)9 hFree cancellationBy F Trip

About this activity

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. Take a journey through time in Kyoto, where tradition blends harmoniously with modernity.

Visit Nijo Castle, its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.

Visit the magnificent torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, and explore the Arashiyama area, which includes the serene Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House and the beautiful Kimono Forest.

Marvel at the golden temple of Kinkaku-ji that shows you the best of the timeless Japanese city, also known as the Golden Pavilion.

Depart from Osaka or Kyoto, experience a magical fusion of nature and history with our friendly and professional guide.

What's included

✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Guide

Not included

✕Lunch (time provided for independent dining)
✕Admission tickets: Nijo Castle & Ninomaru Goten Palace
✕Admission tickets: Kinkaku-ji Temple

Meeting and pickup

To find your way, search for "Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden" on Google Maps. From the JR Tokai Kyoto Station Hachijo East Exit, go straight for 110 meters.
Note: Please exit from Exit 2 of Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please indicate when booking if you're traveling with stroller or large luggage.
Please inform us at least one day in advance if you have placed an order separately from your relatives or friends. This will help avoid the situation where you and your companions are assigned to different vehicles.
Not recommended for travelers who use wheelchairs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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