C/O Kinokuniya Bookstoores TGV 500 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
C/O Kinokuniya Bookstoores TGV 500 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
This tour is recommended for those travelling to Kyoto for the first time. Visit popular sightseeing spots all before noon. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
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Adult (age 12+) JPY9,400
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Child (age 6-11) JPY8,400
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| Duration : | approx. 7 hours | ||
| Departs : | Hotel Granvia Osaka [map] (07:25) | ||
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| Plan | Meals | Price | |
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| 1. Kyoto Morning Tour | No Lunch | JPY9,400 | JPY8,400 |
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※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included)
Departure Dates 07 Jan - 25 Dec : Daily
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From Osaka Station to Kyoto Station
JR Special Rapid Service/Rapid Service (non-reserved seat) OR Bus.
Depending on the number of participants, the tour will use JR train or a bus for transportation between Osaka and Kyoto. In the case of transportation via JR train, all seats are non-reserved. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. |
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Nijo Castle (50 min)
A World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace.
The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead. |
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Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 min)
See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to the public on the following days. During these times, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine will be visited instead: (Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, 14-17 May for the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event). |
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Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 min)
This tour uses public transportation with non-reserved seats.
Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
The tour may use Osakajokoen Station on the way to Osaka Castle instead of Temmabashi Station.
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From Kyoto Station to Osaka Station
JR Special Rapid Service/Rapid Service (non-reserved seat) or Bus.
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