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A person in traditional attire holding a decorative item, with cherry blossoms and a shrine in the background. 1
A traditional Japanese pagoda on a hill, a stone bridge, and a pond reflecting the scenery. 2
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a pond and lush greenery. 3
A golden statue of a bird on a roof. 4
A traditional Japanese torii gate with a shrine in the background, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway. 5

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

By GoodLuck Tour
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Pray for success at Katsuo Temple where vibrant Daruma can be seen everywhere
  • Strolling Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature
  • Cross historic Togetsukyo Bridge for panoramic seasonal mountain and river views
  • Discover love blessings at Nonomiya Shrine with its rare black torii gate
  • Admire World Heritage Kinkaku-ji golden splendour, Zen architecture, serene pond

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Important Notice: Meeting Point Instructions • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. • Your guide will be waiting with a branded guide flag/doll for easy identification. • Look for an email sent by 18:00 the day before your tour containing: Guide's contact information Photos of the meeting point and identification markers
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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

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9:00 AM Depart from Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Meeting Point: JR Tokai Kyoto Station Hachijo East Exit, proceed straight for 110 metres - (Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Ekimae Square Sankun Garden)

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€42.28 x 1 Adult€42.28
Total
Price is €42.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional bilingual guide(English&Chinese)
  • Inclusions
    Comfortable vehicle with A/C
  • Inclusions
    Return transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Inclusions
    All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, gas fees, environmental fees
  • Exclusions
    Admission to Katsuo-ji Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Food in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, 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 soulful journey through nature, history, and tradition. Discover the serene and timeless beauty of Kyoto and Osaka.

    ❤️Pray for Victory at Katsuo Temple
    Step into Katsuo Temple with a history of 1,300 years, known as the “Temple of Victory”, is an ideal place to pray for good luck and success. Surrounded by serene gardens and moss-covered lanterns, this spiritual haven is famed for its thousands of vibrant red Daruma dolls. Make a wish, paint an eye on a Daruma, and connect with a timeless tradition of hope.

    ❤️Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of Arashiyama
    Famous for its clear waterfront, quiet bamboo forest and beautiful scenery surrounded by distant mountains, like a poetic and picturesque natural painting, take a stroll, slow down your pace, savour local cuisine, feel the beauty of the four seasons, and find inner peace and balance.

    ❤️Admire the Timeless Charm of Togetsukyo Bridge
    Offers panoramic views of mountains, cherry blossoms, or autumn foliage depending on the season. With rickshaws gliding by, it’s the perfect place to soak in the poetic beauty of old Japan.

    ❤️Wander Through Bamboo Forest
    Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama’s iconic Bamboo Forest, where towering stalks sway gently overhead and sunlight filters through in soft beams.

    ❤️Discover Love & Legacy at Nonomiya Shrine
    Explore the historic Nonomiya Shrine, a Heian-period sanctuary known for blessings in love and academics. This tranquil shrine features a rare black torii gate that blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings.

    ❤️Experience Tranquility at Tenryu-ji Temple
    A masterpiece of Zen Buddhism and Japanese garden design, renowned for the Sogenchi Garden. Moss-carpeted paths, koi-dappled ponds, and mountains that frame the garden like a living scroll.(Optional visit require an entrance fee)

    ❤️Enjoy Visual Feast at Kimono Forest
    Hundreds of transparent columns display colourful traditional kimonos, the interweaving of light and shadow shows the ultimate aesthetics of kimono, which is a double feast of vision and culture.

    ❤️Marvel at Golden Splendour of Kinkaku-ji
    Behold the breathtaking Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, a World Heritage Site shimmering with gold leaf atop a tranquil reflecting pond. This Zen temple masterpiece blends stunning architecture with perfect garden design, creating an iconic image of Kyoto’s grace and grandeur.

    This is not only a double feast of vision and soul, but also a profound experience of prayer, culture and nature.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Important Notice: Meeting Point Instructions • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. • Your guide will be waiting with a branded guide flag/doll for easy identification. • Look for an email sent by 18:00 the day before your tour containing: Guide's contact information Photos of the meeting point and identification markers
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1-chōme-3-3番11 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan | Important Notice: Meeting Point Instructions • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. • Your guide will be waiting with a branded guide flag/doll for easy identification. • Look for an email sent by 18:00 the day before your tour containing: Guide's contact information Photos of the meeting point and identification markers
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan