3-Day Kyoto Nara and Osaka Tour with Kansai Cultural Highlights
About This Tour
Explore Japan's Kansai region across Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka on a 3-day tour of historic shrines, temples, castles, and city districts. Visit Fushimi Inari Grand...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka · Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish
Know before you go: Public transportation will be used. However, if you prefer another private means of transport, please let us know in advance.; This can be an 8-hour tour.; If you prefer a shorter tour of less than 8 hours, please let us know in advance for other estimates.
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What's Included
- Guiding fees
- The guide's transportation fees only
Not Included
- Public transportation fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Kyoto's Shrines, Castle, Temple, and Gion
Meet your tour guide and visit Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine. Founded in 711 A.D., it is the No. 1 most popular site in Japan among foreign tourists. Meet your tour guide and visit Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine. Founded in 711 A.D., it is the No. 1 most popular site in Japan among foreign tourists. Head to Nijō Castle, built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. Head to Nijō Castle, built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. Learn about the Ninomaru Palace of Nijō Castle, a historic site known as the stage of the "Last Samurai," where the last shogun declared the return of his power to the imperial family. Learn about the Ninomaru Palace of Nijō Castle, a historic site known as the stage of the "Last Samurai," where the last shogun declared the return of his power to the imperial family. Witness the pavilions covered in gold leaf at Kinkaku-ji Temple, built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397. Witness the pavilions covered in gold leaf at Kinkaku-ji Temple, built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397. Stroll through Gion Street. Located on Shijō Street in the central part of Kyoto City, this area is well known as the town of Maiko-san and Geiko-san, female traditional Japanese dancers in kimono. Stroll through Gion Street. Located on Shijō Street in the central part of Kyoto City, this area is well known as the town of Maiko-san and Geiko-san, female traditional Japanese dancers in kimono.
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2Day 02
Nara's Great Temples and Historic Townscape
Start at Tōdai-ji Temple. Built in the early 8th century, the temple houses the Great Statue of Buddha. Start at Tōdai-ji Temple. Built in the early 8th century, the temple houses the Great Statue of Buddha. Visit Kasuga Grand Shrine, built in 768 and famous for its deer, which are considered messengers of this great shrine. Visit Kasuga Grand Shrine, built in 768 and famous for its deer, which are considered messengers of this great shrine. Proceed to Kōfuku-ji Temple. Built in 669 by the wife, empress of Emperor Tenchi, it now includes several fascinating temples within the same compound. Proceed to Kōfuku-ji Temple. Built in 669 by the wife, empress of Emperor Tenchi, it now includes several fascinating temples within the same compound. Explore the traditional residential buildings and warehouses of Naramachi, or Nara Town, a former merchant district. Explore the traditional residential buildings and warehouses of Naramachi, or Nara Town, a former merchant district.
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3Day 03
Osaka Castle, Skyline Views, and Dōtonbori
Visit Osaka Castle. It was originally built in the late 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, once a national ruler of Japan. Visit Osaka Castle. It was originally built in the late 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, once a national ruler of Japan. Witness the whole of Osaka City from the top of the Umeda Sky Building. Completed in 1993, it stands 173 metres high. Witness the whole of Osaka City from the top of the Umeda Sky Building. Completed in 1993, it stands 173 metres high. Stroll through the gourmet town of Dōtonbori. An artificial river also runs through the centre of this district. Stroll through the gourmet town of Dōtonbori. An artificial river also runs through the centre of this district.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan · Tour start: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
