Day 1 Osaka → Kiyomizu-dera Temple → Fushimi Inari → Nara Park → Osaka Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori Area
All day
Explore Kansai and the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara in one day
Pick-up and drop-off package at the meeting point (this package does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off, please go to the meeting point on your own):
8:40 Nippombashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station)
We recommend arriving at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.
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10:00 ▼ Kiyomizu-dera Temple area (approximately 2.5 hours, including time for lunch and free time)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto, was founded in 778 and is a national treasure. Jishu Jinja Shrine, located north of the main shrine, is a shrine dedicated to finding love and finding good fortune in Japan. (Admission fee: Adults: 500 yen, Elementary and Middle School students: 200 yen, cash required)
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, located just outside Kiyomizu-dera Temple, are uniquely Kyoto-style slopes designated as an Important Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Flanking the slopes are charming, ancient Japanese buildings, offering a rich and vibrant atmosphere. The area is also home to a dazzling array of delicious food, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks, and other handicrafts.
[Ishibe-Alley] Turn right at the end of Ninenzaka and continue walking north to reach Ishibe-Alley. There are fewer tourists here. Elegant traditional Japanese houses are located on both sides of the cobblestone path, making you feel like you are going back in time, away from the hustle and bustle, and returning to tranquility.
Gion's Hanami-koji is a renowned flower street. In the 1960s, Kyoto boasted nearly a thousand geisha, and today dozens of geisha instructors provide training in traditional tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, and bunraku. This enigmatic path stretches approximately one kilometer from north to south.
Yasaka Shrine, located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto, is one of the most famous and historic shrines in the Kansai region. There are dedicated areas for fortune-telling, writing ema (card game), and obtaining amulets. The ema designs are diverse, and heart-shaped ema (card game) for love are particularly popular.
1:00 PM ▼Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, free time)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, renowned for its Thousand Torii Gates, attracts countless visitors from both Japan and abroad each year. For three consecutive years, it has been ranked the "Most Popular Japanese Attraction for Foreigners" by the world's largest travel website. Let's pray for ourselves and our loved ones here.
3:30 PM Nara Park (approximately 1.5 hours, free time)
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. It is home to many of Nara's famous scenic spots and historical sites, such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It is a must-see for visitors to Nara.
Mount Wakakusa (about a 30-minute walk from Nara Park) offers a stunning panoramic view of Nara. A leisurely stroll through the park is a great way to explore. There are also a large herd of deer here, and feeding the adorable fawns is a great spot for visitors. (Fees are at your own expense: 10 pieces of deer crackers are priced at 200 yen.)
Todai-ji Temple, also known as Daikegon-ji Temple, was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Buddha and serve as the head temple of Japanese monasteries. It is the main temple of the Kegon school. Its main hall, 57 meters wide and 50 meters deep, is the largest wooden structure in the world. Other attractions within the temple include the Nandaimon Gate, Nigatsu-do Hall, and Sangatsu-do Hall. (Entrance fees are at your own expense. For reference, the main hall is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children (elementary school students); the main hall and museum are 1200 yen for adults and 600 yen for children (elementary school students).
17:00 ▼Departure back to Osaka Shinsaibashi Dotonbori
Shinsaibashi is a famous shopping street in Osaka, home to major department stores, chain drugstores, established brands, and smaller shops. You'll find a wide range of goods, including Hello Kitty and Disney stores. It's also a popular spot for women looking for a wide selection of cosmetics and skincare products. Most shops offer Chinese-speaking guides and accept UnionPay cards, making shopping a breeze.
Dotonbori is synonymous with Osaka's culinary scene, a street that never rests, day or night. As the birthplace of Osaka's "eat until you drop" culinary culture, Dotonbori boasts a wide array of delicious snacks like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and Kinryu Ramen. It also boasts traditional Japanese izakayas and internet-famous restaurants, including the popular Kani Doraku.
18:00 ▼The day's itinerary ends happily!
Guests with the pick-up and drop-off package will end their tour at Dotonbori Shinsaibashi. Guests with the hotel pickup package will be transferred back to their hotel/B&B in the city.
The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted accordingly due to weather, road conditions, etc. Please understand.
The latest booking deadline for the trip is 17:00 the day before departure (if there are seats available). It is recommended to book in advance to reserve a seat! (This product is a joint trip, and the actual number of people in the group is not reflected on this page)
