10-Hour Kyoto and Nara Tour from Osaka with Fushimi Inari and Deer

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera area, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto
• 02 Walk through Fushimi Inari Taisha, famed for its iconic "Thousand Torii Gate"
• 03 Stroll through Nara Park at the foot of Mount Wakakusa among Nara's historic sites
• 04 Interact with the famous deer that roam freely through Nara Park
• 05 Enjoy free time to discover traditional Kyoto streets such as Gion, Hanamikoji, and Yasaka Shrine

Embark on a 10-hour tour from Osaka or Kyoto to explore some of the Kansai region's most iconic cultural sites. Spend free time in the Kiyomizu-dera area, home to historic temples, shrines, and traditional streets such as Gion and Hanamikoji, then continue to Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate." The journey concludes at Nara Park, where you can stroll among historic landmarks and interact with the park's famous deer before returning by bus.

The journey concludes at Nara Park, where you can stroll among historic landmarks and interact with the park's famous deer before returning by bus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Departure from Osaka or Kyoto

• 8:30: Depart from Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area).
• 9:50: Meet and depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-station sightseeing bus parking lot.

2

Day 02

Free Time in the Kiyomizu-dera Area

• Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a World Cultural Heritage site and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto.
• Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a Japanese national treasure.
• Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
• It is a Japanese shrine for making connections and praying for luck in love. (Admission fee: Adults: 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen.) Please bear your own expenses.
• Recommended route: Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Second and Third Years - Ishibekoji - Gion/Hanamikoji - Yasaka Shrine.

3

Day 03

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate" and attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year.
• It has ranked first among the "most popular Japanese attractions among foreigners" in a survey by the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Let's pray for ourselves and our dear family here.

4

Day 04

Discover Nara Park and Its Deer

• Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City.
• It is home to Tōdai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and other historical sites in Nara.
• It is a must-see when visiting Nara.
• Wakakusayama, located near the park, is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara.
• Traditional events such as "Wakakusayama Yaki" are held here every January.
• A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park.
• There is also the largest concentration of deer here, and feeding the cute deer is one of the biggest attractions for tourists.
• The deer here are also very spiritual.
• They will come to tourists when they see deer cakes in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer that may knock you down.
• If time permits, you can also visit Tōdai-ji Temple.

5

Day 05

Return by Bus

• Return to the Osaka meeting point around 18:30 and disband/transfer to hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Vehicle service charges listed in the itinerary
• Vehicle fuel charges, tolls, and highway tolls
• Driver service charge
• Children aged 0-2 years old are free but cannot occupy seats; children aged 3 and above are regarded as adults

What's Not Included

• Accommodation, meals, tickets to scenic spots, locally self-financed projects, and other personal consumption expenses
• It is not recommended to travel for a day with large luggage. If you need to carry large luggage, please make a note when you check in.
• Other items not mentioned above, including fees

What to bring

• Feel the cultural and historical heritage of Kyoto, Nara, and other places.

Know before you go

• After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any loss.
• When making an appointment, be sure to provide complete information (name + number + pick-up location) to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
• Please take your passport and valuables with you during the journey and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, or damage, you will be held responsible.
• It is recommended that elderly travellers, patients with hypertension, heart disease, and other cardiovascular diseases, as well as pregnant women, should be accompanied by relatives.
• This trip does not accept separate registration for customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to register for the trip.
• This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Guests participating in this trip must observe the stay time at each scenic spot and abide by the arrangement of the driver.
• If you are unable to join or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, or similar reasons, please note that no fee will be refunded.
• If a person leaves the group alone during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fee will be refunded.
• If this leads to personal or property safety issues, you must bear the consequences yourself.
• The arrival time of each trip may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day.
• If travel is delayed due to the above or other force majeure factors, you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. If force majeure factors such as natural disasters cause cancellation, you can apply for rescheduling or a refund.
• Please wear light clothing and suitable travel clothes and shoes to participate in this trip.
• Please abide by the local laws and regulations of Japan and do not carry articles prohibited by Japanese law, so as not to break the law and affect your rights and interests.
• When moving around freely, you should pay attention to your personal and property safety. If you do not follow advice and accidents or losses occur, you will be responsible for the consequences.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) / Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-station sightseeing bus parking lot

Tour start

日本大阪府大阪市

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.