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Osaka: Kyoto & Uji Historical Sites and Scenic Delights Tour

By Japan Visionary Tour
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Visit the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and its iconic Kiyomizu Stage
  • Retrace your steps to the past and wander along the historic Ninenzaka
  • Stroll by the Uji River and capture the Byodo-in Temple with a ten-yen coin.

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1-chōme-3-3番11 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan | Please arrive before 08:00AM at the meeting point, which is near the Exit 2 of Kintetsu Namba Station.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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

Check availability

Depart from Kyoto at 9:00 AM, ending in Osaka or Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€41.99 x 1 Adult€41.99
Total
Price is €41.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable vehicle with A/C
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfers to and from the meet-up location
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, gas fees, environmental fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Byodo-in Temple

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Embark on a captivating cultural odyssey to Kyoto and Uji, where the essence of Japan's spirit comes alive amidst stunning landscapes and enduring cultural treasures.

❤Departure Details:
8:00 AM from Osaka / 9:00 AM from Kyoto. Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure. Regardless of where you board, you have the option to disembark in either Osaka or Kyoto.

❤Journey Highlights:
❤Kinkaku-ji Temple: Our adventure begins at the iconic Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, celebrated for its shimmering gold-leafed Shariden Hall.
❤Kiyomizu-dera: We then proceed to one of Kyoto's most ancient temples, a national treasure and UNESCO site, renowned for the panoramic Kyoto views from the Kiyomizu Stage.
❤Ninenzaka: This traditional path to Kiyomizu-dera is a treasure trove of Japanese shops and delectable snacks, including matcha ice cream and coffee from the renowned MASUDA Tea Shop.
❤Yasaka Koshindo: Discover the internet sensation of Yasaka Koshindo, with its vibrant, multicoloured balls and a palpable religious atmosphere. It's also a popular backdrop for the scenes in “Detective Conan.”

❤Uji: After our Kyoto explorations, we venture to Uji, the birthplace of matcha, where the air is perfumed with the scent of tea. Here, we'll admire the historic Uji River and Bridge, and visit one of the region's oldest shrines.

❤Byodo-in: A must-see is the Byodo-in, a World Heritage site showcasing the Phoenix Hall, an image that graces Japan's 10-yen coin and 10,000-yen note. Surrounding it is Byodo-in Omotesando, a street brimming with local delicacies.

❤End of the Day:
At the conclusion of our enriching tour, you have the flexibility to disembark in Kyoto or continue your journey to Osaka.

Join us for a day filled with enchantment and flavour in Kyoto and Uji—a day that promises to leave you with indelible memories and a palate of delightful tastes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1-chōme-3-3番11 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan | Please arrive before 08:00AM at the meeting point, which is near the Exit 2 of Kintetsu Namba Station.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Meeting Point: JR Tokai Kyoto Station Hachijo East Exit, proceed straight for 110 meters - (Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Ekimae Square Sankun Garden) Time: 9:00AM
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan