Enjoy an afternoon in Kyoto! This six-hour tour includes visits to the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and the Kiyomizu Temple.

Highlights

  • Enjoy return rail journey from Osaka to Kyoto
  • Visit the enchanting Heian Shrine
  • Explore the Sanjusangendo Hall, housing all of the 1,001 statues of Kannon
  • Capture sweeping views of Kyoto city from Kiyomizu Temple
  • Plenty of photo opportunities
  • Informative and friendly guide
  • Includes hotel pickup from selected Osaka hotels

You'll be picked up from your Osaka Hotel and taken to Osaka station for your journey to Kyoto. Join the afternoon tour visiting Heian Shrine, a brightly colored shrine with its vermilion pillars and green roof, and its enchanting inner gardens and ponds, reflects the elegance of life in the ancient Japanese court.

Next visit the Sanjusangendo Hall, a renowned long wooden hall housing all of , Bodhisattva, that date back to the 13th century then travel to Kiyomizu Temple, a quaint old lane lined with pottery shops lead up to this famous temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city of Kyoto from its lofty terrace.

Tour concludes with a journey on the JR rail back to Osaka station.

Schedule Details

Kyoto Afternoon Tour to Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple from Osaka

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Osaka hotels

Departure Time:

2011 Hotel pickup list:

  • Granvia Osaka: 12:40pm
  • Hilton Osaka: 12:20pm
  • Nikko Osaka: 12:10pm
2012 Hotel pickup list:
  • Granvia Osaka: 12:40pm
  • Hilton Osaka: 12:30pm
  • Swissotel Nankai Osaka: 12:10pm

Passengers commencing the tour from central departure point (Last Tour pick up point - Hotel Granvia Osaka) will need to be there by 12:30pm at the latest in order to check in for the tour.

Duration:

6 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Tour concludes upon arrival at Osaka Station at approximately 6:30pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Hotel pick-up (from selected Osaka hotels only)
    • Transportation by Motorcoach and JR Rail from Osaka to Kyoto return
    • Admission Fees
    • English speaking guide
Exclusions:
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop off
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of your tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
  • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own car
  • During the Jidai Festival on October 22, Heian Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced by Chishaku-in Temple.
  • Pick-up service from Kyoto Hotel Okura is not available during the Gion Festival (July 17) and the Jidai Festival (October 22) due to traffic restrictions.
  • During the Gion Festival (July 14-16), drop off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Monterey Kyoto is unavailable due to traffic regulations.
Terms and Conditions:

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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