Kyoto Trip Overview
Japan with its gentle people has a long and rich history, but at the same time
it is famous for its new technologies. To better understand this unique country and enjoy your trip much more,knowing Japanese history and culture is essential.
Kyoto and Nara, the glorious former two capital cities, are the best places
to touch and learn cultural things in Japan.
This tour is a luxurious one in which you will experience four amazing spots that represent Kyoto and Nara in one day! Our knowledgeable and passionate local guide will accompany you and enhance your unparalleled experience.
At the end of this tour, your understanding of Japan will be a far cry deeper so
that you will be able to enjoy your trip to Japan much more than expected.
One more thing. As you start early in the morning, you will enjoy quiet inspiring Bamboo Forest before other tourists rush in!
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Japan with its gentle people has a long and rich history, but at the same time
it is famous for its new technologies. To better understand this unique country and enjoy your trip much more,knowing Japanese history and culture is essential.
Kyoto and Nara, the glorious former two capital cities, are the best places
to touch and learn cultural things in Japan.
This tour is a luxurious one in which you will experience four amazing spots that represent Kyoto and Nara in one day! Our knowledgeable and passionate local guide will accompany you and enhance your unparalleled experience.
At the end of this tour, your understanding of Japan will be a far cry deeper so
that you will be able to enjoy your trip to Japan much more than expected.
One more thing. As you start early in the morning, you will enjoy quiet inspiring Bamboo Forest before other tourists rush in!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture
In the fresh early morning air, we walk through the renowned bamboo forest before the site gets busy. The beauty of the bamboo grove in the morning sun is exceptional. Let’s stop and close our eyes. We can hear the bamboo trunks and leaves touch each other in the morning breeze and making sounds that heal our heart tenderly.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture
This famous Zen temple is an icon of Samurai culture. You enter this venerated temple right after it opens in the morning, when few people visit. At this hour it is possible to get a good look at the gilded building and its beautiful appearance reflected in the pond and to take pictures at your own pace.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
The beautiful tunnel of thousands of vermilion torii gates is so famous and picturesque. These torii gates are offered by worshippers in appreciation for the good fortune they received from the deity enshrined here. Why don’t you, too, offer a prayer and change your luck?
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture
The Buddha Hall is renowned as one of the largest wooden building in the world. Upon entering the corridor, you will be overwhelmed by the scale of this hall. After cleansing our hands and mouth at a purifying trough, let’s face the Great Buddha showing the merciful gaze.
Duration: 1 hour