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Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

By KeepGoodTrip
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 195 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Experience the the unique corridor floor of Ninomaru Palace in Nijo Castle
  • Discover Arashiyama’s scenic beauty and its famed World Heritage landmarks
  • Wander the serene bamboo forest, where towering stalks whisper with Zen calm
  • Pilgrimage to World Heritage Kinkakuji Temple, quiet time in golden splendor
  • Seek flourishing careers and endless prosperity at Fushimi Inari Taisha
Activity location
    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 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

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

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Kyoto Full Day Tour | Depart from Osaka 8:00 AM
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Meeting point: Exit 2 of Kintetsu Nippombashi Station in Osaka, under the '播磨屋' sign.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 195.17 x 1 AdultRM 195.17

Total
Price is RM 195.17
Until Sun, 8 Mar
Kyoto Full Day Tour | Depart from Kyoto 9:00 AM
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

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

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 195.17 x 1 AdultRM 195.17

Total
Price is RM 195.17
Until Sun, 8 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual guide(English&Chinese)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable vehicle with A/C
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip 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
    Admission to Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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

What you can expect

Discover Kyoto’s timeless beauty in a single day—from the golden glow of Kinkaku-ji and the whispering floors of Nijo Castle to Arashiyama’s emerald bamboo groves and Fushimi Inari’s sacred torii tunnels.

❣ Nijo Castle
Step into history at Nijo Castle—a World Cultural Heritage site renowned for its stunning architecture and exquisite Edo-period gardens. Experience the unique “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked upon, not only a unique view in the palace, but also an ingenious early security system.

❣ Arashiyama
Famous for the swaying bamboo grove, quiet ancient temples, picturesque mountains and rivers. Stroll along the Katsura River, explore hidden temples, and savor local cuisine, Arashiyama offers a poetic escape where nature and tradition harmoniously intertwine.
➡️Serene Bamboo Forest, towering green stalks whisper in the wind and sunlight filters through a living emerald canopy. Wander peaceful pathways, breathe in crisp tranquility, and let nature’s rhythm soothe your soul.
➡️Tranquil Nonomiya Shrine, a Heian-era gem known for blessings in love and academic success, its elegant torii gate of rare black wood and tranquil moss gardens exude timeless grace.
➡️Kimono Forest, a luminous corridor where hundreds of Kyoto Yuzen kimonos hang like living paintings. It’s heritage woven in thread, color, and quiet devotion.
➡️Stroll across Togetsukyo Bridge, admire the scenery of Arashiyama that changes with the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn. Watching rickshaws glide by, and taste a moment suspended between past and present.

❣ Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion rising beside a mirror-like pond, the two-story exterior of this building is covered with pure gold foil, which still shines after centuries. The golden light reflected in the mirror lake is like a breathtaking painting.

❣ Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha, a holy place to pray for wealth, where thousands of vermilion torii gates form a winding tunnel up the mountainside. Walk among them as shadows stretch and sunlight filters through in flickering patterns.

In this unforgettable journey, we become wanderers of time and disciples of tradition—a day in Kyoto isn’t just seen, but a soul-stirring pilgrimage that awakens the spirit.

Location

Activity location
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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 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
  • 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