Kyoto Day Tour of Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo from Osaka
- Location:Osaka, Japan
- Duration:10 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2142OSA_P900
See all the sights of Kyoto in a day. Traveling from Osaka, visit Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Kyoto Handicraft Center, Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and the Kiyomizu Temple.
Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. Enjoy this morning tour to see some of the main highlights of this wonderful city.Tour continues with a visit to the Heian Shrine, a reflection the elegance of Japanese life. Explore Sanjusangendo Hall, long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues of Kannon, Bodhisattva, that date back to the 13th century. Tour concludes with a visit to where you'll enjoy sweeping views of the entire city of Kyoto before your rail journey back to Osaka.
Highlights
- Tour the many highlights of the wonderful city of Kyoto with this full-day tour from Osaka
- Travel by return rail from Osaka to Kyoto, 30-minutes in each direction
- Visit the enchanting Heian Shrine
- Explore Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple and the Kiyomizu Temple
- Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center
- English-speaking local guide
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Includes hotel pickup from selected Osaka hotels
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Nijo Castle Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. Note: On Tuesday's in January, July, August and December when Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit Ryoanji Temple instead.
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto's most popular temple is the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese Garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavilion.
Kyoto Imperial Palace The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. The residence of the Imperial family until the capital was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. Note: On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead. This shrine is known as the god of study.
Heian Shrine The 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.
Sanjusangendo Hall A renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues of Kannon, Bodhisattva, that date back to the 13th century.
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.
Schedule Details
Kyoto Day Tour of Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo from Osaka
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Tour departs from selected Osaka hotels
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Granvia Osaka Hotel
Departure Time:- Granvia Osaka: 7:30am
- Hilton Osaka: 7:20am
- Swissotel Nankai Osaka: 7:00am
- New Hankyu Hotel: 7:20am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Return details:Tour concludes upon arrival at Osaka Station at approximately 6.30pm.
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup (from selected Osaka hotels only) to the Osaka station
- Return JR rail from Osaka to Kyoto
- Admission Fees
- English speaking guide
- Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
- Lunch
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- You will be asked for your full name, nationality, gender and age to follow the necessary procedures before entering Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
- Some parts of pathway on this tour are gravel
- On Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays, Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed. During these dates, the tour will visit other destinations. The same is true of the period before and after the public viewing of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in April and October, the three days before and after Aoi Festival (including the festival, held on May 15), as well as when there is an Imperial Household event.
- During the Jidai Festival on October 22, Heian Shrine is closed to the public and will be replaced by Chishaku-in Temple.
- During the Gion Festival (July 14-16), drop off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Monterey Kyoto is unavailable due to traffic regulations.
- On Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, or Wednesday if Tuesday is a national holidays, Nijo Castle is closed. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple instead.
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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