Kyoto Trip Overview
This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. The tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, scenic ride aboard the Randen tram to see local life and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points at Kyoto Station or in Umeda, Nippombashi and Namba, this 9 hour tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. The tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, scenic ride aboard the Randen tram to see local life and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points at Kyoto Station or in Umeda, Nippombashi and Namba, this 9 hour tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture
Arashiyama district, located in the Western part of Kyoto. Upon arrival you will have a full 3 hours to tour Arashiyama. This area becomes most attractive around early April and late November when the cherry blossoms bloom and the colors of the fall seasons usually peak. During the summer months, traditional cormorant fishing is practiced on the Hozu River for tourists to watch. One highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest. It is a pleasantly cool 100 meter long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Later, you will have lunch at designated restaurants escorted by the tour conductor.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Arashiyama Station Hannari Hokkori Square, 20-2 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimicchicho Ukyoku, Kyoto 616-8384 Kyoto Prefecture
After lunch you will ride the local tram “Randen” from Arashiyama to Shijo-Omiya station. Randen has a 100-year-old history and is the only tram in Kyoto. Train ticket included
Stop At: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8501 Nara Prefecture
Nara Park is famous for the 1,200 or so wild deer that live freely within the park. Within Nara Park you will find the Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
