Kyoto Afternoon Tour

Take a half-day afternoon tour around some of Kyoto's distinct shrines and temples including World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital! Enjoy sightseeing mainly in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, where all the traditional elements of the city can be seen. The road leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with rows of souvenir shops, great for shopping.

Tour Plans

Plan Meals Price

Adult Child

1. Standard Meals No Lunch Adult JPY9,400 Child JPY8,400

Plan	Meals	Price
Adult	Child
1. Standard	Meals	No Lunch	Adult	JPY9,400	Child	JPY8,400
※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included) Departs : Hotel Granvia Osaka [map] (07:25) Duration : Approx. 7 hours Visit : [Kyoto] Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace Includes : English-speaking guide, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour Departure Dates 07 Jan - 25 Dec : Daily Except 18 Feb

※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included)

Departs :

Hotel Granvia Osaka [map] (07:25)

Duration :

Approx. 7 hours

Visit :

[Kyoto] Nijo-jo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Includes :

English-speaking guide, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Departure Dates

07 Jan - 25 Dec : Daily

Except

18 Feb

Schedule

1
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.
2
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.
3
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).
4
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.
5
From Kyoto Station to Osaka Station JR Special Rapid Service/Rapid Service (non-reserved seat) or Bus.

Condition

Tour Operator :

JTB Japan Travel Corp.

Pickup service :

Convenient pickup service is available available at major hotels in Osaka. (see hotel list)

Departs :

Hotel Granvia Osaka [map] (07:25)

Disband :

JR Osaka Station (13:45)
Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour.

Guide :

English Speaking Guide

Participants :

Minimum 2 - Maximum 20

Meal :

Not included

Remarks:

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).
The tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on 25 September and 25 December.
Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If the castle is closed, or if the tour is during the year-end/New Year's holidays, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
Children under age 6 may participate for free, but will not be provided with their own bus seats and must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian.
If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the child rate.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
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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Kyoto Afternoon Tour