Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
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- Location:Kyoto, Japan
- Duration:10 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2142KYO_N110
Explore the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on a full-day tour from Kyoto. See all the highlights of Kyoto including visits to Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace. Then travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nara and some of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. Hand-feed the deer and see the Kasuga Shrine with more than 3,000 lanterns.
Highlights
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kyoto and Nara
- Morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto's cultural highlights: Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Nara's traditional highlights: Todaiji Temple and Deer Park
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected Kyoto hotels
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Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. On your morning tour of the city you'll see the main highlights of wonderful, culture-rich Kyoto, including Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun. The castle was built in 1603 and is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors.
You'll also visit Kyoto's most popular temple, Kinkakuji Temple, the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavilion. At the ancient Kyoto Imperial Palace you'll visit the former residence of the Imperial family, which clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. Here you'll also visit the Shishinden Imperial state chamber where enthronement ceremonies took place.
Nara was the country's first permanent capital city, and has an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. You'll visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and the Deer Park, where tame deer freely roam and can be hand-fed.
Schedule Details
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
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Tour departs from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or selected hotels in Kyoto
Departure Time:8:35am from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel
or
- ANA Hotel Kyoto: 8.50am
- Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto: 8:10am
- Hotel Monterey Kyoto: 8:05am
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto: 8:25am
- Karasuma Kyoto Hotel: 8:15am
- Kyoto Hotel Okura: 8:05am
- Kyoto Tokyu: 8:50am
- New Hankyu Kyoto: 8:25am
- New Miyako: 8:35am
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 7:50am
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 8:45am
10 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Local tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance to Treasures Hall
- Entrance to Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
- Some parts of road on this tour are gravel and steep inclines
If you cancel at least 8 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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