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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, FushimiInari, Nara

By VIP Japan Tour
8.2 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 243 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • This tour has run for over 10 years with proven quality and service.
  • Feed the friendly deer at Nara Park; you can also visit nearby Tōdai-ji Temple.
  • Arashiyama features cherryblossoms,autumnleaves,snow,and the iconic Bamboo Grove
  • Marvel at the iconic 1,000 vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Kobebeef is A5-grade Japanese Wagyu,available only at authorized restaurants
Activity location
    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 1 Chome-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 556-0011, Japan | Osaka VIP Villa Namba (Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00) 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. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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

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Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)/Meals not included
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

There is no lunch included in this option. You can end the tour in Osaka or Kyoto—please inform the guide on the day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 242.81 x 1 AdultRM 242.81
Total
Price is RM 242.81
Kyoto Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)/Meals not included
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

There is no lunch included in this option. You can end the tour in Osaka or Kyoto—please inform the guide on the day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:10
Price details
RM 242.81 x 1 AdultRM 242.81
Total
Price is RM 242.81
Namba Departure (7:50AM)/Sukiyaki-style KobeBeef Bowl
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a Sukiyaki-style Kobe Beef Bowl lunch. You can end the tour in Osaka or Kyoto—please inform the guide on the day.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 281.13 x 1 AdultRM 281.13
Total
Price is RM 281.13
Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)/Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu lunch. You can end the tour in Osaka or Kyoto—please inform the guide on the day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 332.26 x 1 AdultRM 332.26
Total
Price is RM 332.26
Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)/Kobe Beef Sukiyaki
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a Kobe Beef Sukiyaki lunch. You can end the tour in Osaka or Kyoto—please inform the guide on the day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 332.26 x 1 AdultRM 332.26
Total
Price is RM 332.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kinkakuji temple entry ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Chinese-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch (if this option is selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Todai-ji

What you can expect

Begin your day from VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto and dive into a day filled with wonder and discovery.

Visit the iconic Nara Park, where you can interact with the friendly, free-roaming deer that symbolize the city. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you stroll through this historic park. Then, explore Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for being the largest wooden structure in the world and home to the awe-inspiring 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue. This magnificent temple offers a blend of cultural heritage and impressive architecture that will leave you in awe.

Lunch Option (departure from Osaka Only):
Indulgent Kobe beef Lunch (OPTIONAL)
Indulge in exquisite Kobe beef, featuring world-famous wagyu beef celebrated for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich flavor, delicately cooked in a savory broth. For this lunch option, you can choose your favorite way to enjoy this premium beef from these three classic styles: Shabu-shabu (Lightly swish the thin slices in a boiling broth. This style highlights the natural, clean flavor of the beef), Sukiyaki (Simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce), or Beef Rice Bowl (Japan’s favorite comfort food).
You may also choose a superb Pork shabu-shabu, a comforting and elegant dish that showcases the refined flavors of Kyoto cuisine.

Next, head to the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama. Wander through the famous Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create a unique and calming atmosphere as sunlight filters through. This enchanting path offers an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary Details:

For Travelers Who Have Selected the Lunch Option:
50 minutes for lunch, followed by 60 minutes in Arashiyama.

For Travelers Who Have Selected the No Lunch Option:
120 minutes in Arashiyama.

Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its gold-leaf exterior and peaceful gardens. With your included ticket, marvel at the shimmering reflection of the pavilion on the surrounding pond.

Conclude your journey at Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine and Important Cultural Property. Walk through the iconic tunnel of thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind up Mount Inari. Each gate represents a prayer or offering to Inari Okami, the deity associated with prosperity, household safety, and success.

End of Tour and Return
At the end of the day, board the bus for your return journey. Choose between finishing in Kyoto or Osaka, based on your preferred location to end your day.

Location

Activity location
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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 1 Chome-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 556-0011, Japan | Osaka VIP Villa Namba (Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00) 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. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Japan, 〒601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6−番地 1F | Kyoto VIP Lounge (Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10) 5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit). 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. If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan