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Katsuo-ji, Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera & Arashiyama 1 Day Bus Tour

By Vip Japan Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €57 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Katsuo-ji Temple.. famous for thousands of "winning daruma"
  • Timeless Beauty of the Iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Pork and Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu (Optional Lunch)
  • Tranquil Escape to Arashiyama – Kyoto’s Scenic Heart
  • Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (Optional)

Activity location

  • Kyoto, Japan
    • Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • From Osaka VIP Lounge (8:00AM Meet-up)
    • 2 Chome−5−8 1 floor
    • 530-0001, Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, , Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


No meal & No Macha Experience /Umeda Dep. (Meet at 8:20AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

(Osaka VIP Lounge Umeda Departure)
This option doesn`t include meal and matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:20/Departure Time: 08:30)
about 5 minutes walk from “Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station” through Umeda underpass
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€57.23 x 1 Adult€57.23

Total
Price is €57.23
Until Sat, 14 Mar
No meal & No Macha Experience/Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

(Osaka VIP Villa Namba departure)
This option doesn't include meal and matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:00/Departure Time: 08:10)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:10
Price details
€57.23 x 1 Adult€57.23

Total
Price is €57.23
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl & Matcha/Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka Villa Namba Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef Rice Bowl lunch and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:00/Departure Time: 08:10)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:10
Price details
€67.04 x 1 Adult€67.04

Total
Price is €67.04
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl & Matcha/Umeda Dep.(Meet at 8:20AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka VIP Lounge Umeda Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef Rice Bowl lunch and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:20/Departure Time: 08:30)
about 5 minutes walk from “Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station” through Umeda underpass
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€67.04 x 1 Adult€67.04

Total
Price is €67.04
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Pork Shabu-Shabu & Matcha /Namba Departure (Meet at 8:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka Villa Namba Departure)
This option includes Pork Shabu-shabu meal and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:00/Departure Time: 08:10)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€70.85 x 1 Adult€70.85

Total
Price is €70.85
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Pork Shabu-Shabu & Matcha /Umeda Departure (Meet at 8:20AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka VIP Lounge Umeda Departure)
This option includes Pork Shabu-shabu meal and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:20/Departure Time: 08:30)
about 5 minutes walk from “Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station” through Umeda underpass
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€70.85 x 1 Adult€70.85

Total
Price is €70.85
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu & Matcha/Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka Villa Namba Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch — thinly sliced premium melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef gently swished in a hot pot and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:00/Departure Time: 08:10)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€76.30 x 1 Adult€76.30

Total
Price is €76.30
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu & Matcha/Umeda Dep.(Meet at 8:20AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka VIP Lounge Umeda Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef shabu-shabu — thinly sliced premium melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef gently swished in a hot pot and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:20/Departure Time: 08:30)
about 5 minutes walk from “Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station” through Umeda underpass
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€76.30 x 1 Adult€76.30

Total
Price is €76.30
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki & Matcha/Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka Villa Namba Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef Sukiyaki lunch and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:00/Departure Time: 08:10)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:10
Price details
€76.30 x 1 Adult€76.30

Total
Price is €76.30
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki & Matcha/Umeda Dep.(Meet at 8:20AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food only

(Osaka VIP Lounge Umeda Departure)
This option includes Kobe beef Sukiyaki lunch and Matcha tea experience.
(Meeting Time: 08:20/Departure Time: 08:30)
about 5 minutes walk from “Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station” through Umeda underpass
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€76.30 x 1 Adult€76.30

Total
Price is €76.30
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM) Crab Kobe-Beef&Matcha experience
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sun 08:10-18:40
  • English

(Osaka Villa Namba, Meeting time:8:00, Departure 8:10AM)25C-127E-H1
This option includes a luxurious lunch of Kobe beef shabu-shabu and crab, and Matcha tea experience.Indulge in our premium Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu, featuring melt-in-your-mouth marbled beef, paired with succulent, high-quality crab. This traditional set menu offers a perfect balance of land and sea.

Language options: English
Price details
€79.03 x 1 Adult€79.03

Total
Price is €79.03
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Namba Dep. (Meet at 8:00AM) Crab Kobe-Beef&Matcha experience
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sun 08:10-18:40
  • Chinese

(Osaka Villa Namba, Meeting time:8:00, Departure 8:10AM)25C-127E-H1
This option includes a luxurious lunch of Kobe beef shabu-shabu and crab, and Matcha tea experience.Indulge in our premium Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu, featuring melt-in-your-mouth marbled beef, paired with succulent, high-quality crab. This traditional set menu offers a perfect balance of land and sea.

Language options: Chinese
Price details
€79.03 x 1 Adult€79.03

Total
Price is €79.03
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Umeda Departure/ Crab Kobe-Beef&Matcha experience
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sun 08:30-19:10
  • English

(Osaka Villa Namba Meeting time:8:20AM, Departure 8:30AM)
This option includes a luxurious lunch of Kobe beef shabu-shabu and crab, and Matcha tea experience.
Experience the ultimate Japanese luxury in one meal. Indulge in our premium Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu, featuring melt-in-your-mouth marbled beef, paired with succulent, high-quality crab, offering a perfect balance of land and sea.

Language options: English
Price details
€79.03 x 1 Adult€79.03

Total
Price is €79.03
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Umeda Departure/ Crab Kobe-Beef&Matcha experience
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sun 08:30-19:10
  • Chinese

(Osaka Villa Namba Meeting time:8:20AM, Departure 8:30AM)
This option includes a luxurious lunch of Kobe beef shabu-shabu and crab, and Matcha tea experience.
Experience the ultimate Japanese luxury in one meal. Indulge in our premium Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu, featuring melt-in-your-mouth marbled beef, paired with succulent, high-quality crab, offering a perfect balance of land and sea.

Language options: Chinese
Price details
€79.03 x 1 Adult€79.03

Total
Price is €79.03
Until Sat, 14 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English / Chinese-spekaing Conductor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Katsuo-ji Temple admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We do not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch and Matcha Experience (Optional)

Know before you book

  • This tour operates rain or shine. Cancellations will only occur in cases of extreme weather conditions. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.)
  • The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, traffic, & unforeseen reasons. There might be delays in returning to the designated location. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
  • Depending on the number of participants, both English-speaking and Chinese-speaking guests may have to share the same bus.
  • Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price.
  • Please arrive on time at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point.
  • The tour may be cancelled/rescheduled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.
  • Please adhere to the scheduled time, as we cannot accommodate delays/wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect everyone’s time. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals or arrivals at the wrong location, even if contact is made prior to departure.
  • Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point. Be present at the right location 15~10 minutes before the stated departure time to ensure a timely departure
  • Please note that contact # may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (Mon-Fri). Please check the participants list with our guide/staff to confirm your name.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on a mesmerising journey through Japan’s spiritual heart, where ancient temples, breathtaking nature, and world-class cuisine come together for an unforgettable experience.

Katsuo-ji Temple – The Temple of Victory

Katsuo-ji Temple – The “Temple of Winning Luck” Start your day at Katsuo-ji, a peaceful Buddhist temple of Osaka Minoh shi . Known as the “Temple of Winning Luck,” The autumn leaves and cherry blossoms with in the temple grounds are very famous. and countless “Victory Daruma” dolls. Don’t miss the rare Sixty-Four Kua Daruma fortune-telling experience, unique to this sacred site. Join the Katsuo-ji Stamp Rally, with eight stamp spots located around the temple grounds. You can collect them in any order while enjoying the scenery—a fun way to explore and take home a meaningful memory.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple – A Glimpse Into Japan’s Past

Stroll through vibrant Kiyomizu-zaka for unique souvenirs and local snacks, then witness the awe-inspiring wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera. Breathtaking views and timeless charm await.

Indulgent Lunch (Optional)

Delight in an unforgettable lunch featuring A5 Kobe beef shabu-shabu—melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef—and Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu, simmered to perfection in a fragrant broth. You may also choose crab and beef combo, or rich and flavourful Kobe beef sukiyaki, simmered in a sweet and savoury soy-based sauce, or a satisfying Kobe beef rice bowl, one of Japan’s most beloved comfort dishes.

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (Optional)
After lunch, immerse yourself in an authentic tea ceremony experience. All guests will participate in this cultural ritual, learning the art of preparing and savouring matcha. Rooted in mindfulness and respect, the tea ceremony offers a deeper appreciation of Japanese hospitality, aesthetics, and spiritual calm.

Arashiyama – Nature’s Masterpiece

End your day in the breathtaking beauty of Arashiyama. Cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, renowned for its stunning views, and wander through the tranquil Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a serene path where towering bamboo stalks envelop you in peace and natural beauty. Tenryuji Temple has a gate facing the street heading north from Nakanoshima on the Katsura River across the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama, a tourist destination in Kyoto.

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Location

Activity location

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    Kyoto, Japan
    • Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward
    • 612-0882, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    From Osaka VIP Lounge (8:00AM Meet-up)
    • 2 Chome−5−8 1 floor
    • 530-0001, Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, , Osaka, Japan
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    From Osaka Villa Namba (7:30AM Meet-up)
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    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan