Japan Osaka/Kyoto/Miyama/Amanohashidate/Uji Private Day Tour

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- Itinerary Introduction -

• Vehicle usage time: 10 hours for 6-9 seater vehicles, 9 hours for 13-18 seater vehicles.
• Recommended departure time: Any time between 08:00 and 11:00
• Departure point: Any designated location within Osaka or Kyoto.
• Private charter car routes: Customized routes are available; please feel free to refer to our suggested routes.
• Trip distance: The total travel distance must be within 300 kilometers of 3 cities.
• Driver's language: Chinese/Japanese/English (translator)

- Attraction Introduction -

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, officially named Otowa-yama Kiyomizu-dera, is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. Along with Kinkaku-ji) and Nijo Castle, it is considered one of Kyoto's three great scenic spots and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. A highlight is the suspended Kiyomizu Stage, offering panoramic views of Kyoto's streets. The main hall houses an eleven-faced, thousand-armed Kannon statue, a cultural heritage believed to bring good fortune.

Fushimi Inari Shrine, located at the foot of Mount Inari, is a popular shrine in Kyoto, primarily enshrining the Inari deities, with Uka-no-Mitama-no-Okami as its head. It is one of the most beloved shrines in Kyoto and enjoys immense popularity. A highlight of Fushimi Inari is the Senbon Torii (thousands of torii gates), countless bright red torii gates standing along the long mountain path. It was also a filming location for the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." From the halfway point, one can enjoy panoramic views of the entire shrine complex.

Arashiyama: A Legacy of Japan's Heian Period. During Japan's Heian period (roughly equivalent to China's Tang and Song dynasties), Arashiyama was a gathering place for the residences of the imperial nobility. Many relics from that era still remain, such as the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, said to have been built in the early Heian period. The numerous shrines and temples, large and small, exude an antique charm. The bamboo groves along the paths are shaded by towering Nonomiya bamboo, and a memorial monument to Zhou Enlai's poem "Arashiyama in the Rain" sits quietly in a corner of the mountain. Arashiyama is especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the maple leaves turn red.

Kita-mura, known as the "Hometown of Thatched-Roof Houses," is home to approximately 50 farmhouses. The 38 thatched-roof houses stand side-by-side, protected by government decrees and designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Along with Shirakawa-go's Gassho-zukuri villages in Gifu Prefecture and Ōuchi-juku in Shimogo-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, it is considered one of Japan's three major "Kayabuki Villages" (thatched-roof houses). Kita-mura boasts two major events: the Snow Lantern Corridor and the "Summoning Water Shower." These events attract tourists from all over. *Summoning Water Shower Time: May 20th and December 1st, 1:30 PM annually.

Amanohashidate is a scenic spot located in northern Kyoto Prefecture. It's a 3.6km-long sandbar separating the Aso Sea and Miyazu Bay in the Sea of ​​Japan, lined with approximately 8,000 pine trees. It is listed as one of Japan's Three Views, along with Matsushima (Miyagi Prefecture) and Miyajima (Hiroshima Prefecture). The name "Amanohashidate" is said to originate from its shape, which resembles a white bridge dancing in the sky.

• Ine Boat Houses - Japan's most beautiful fishing village. Located around Ine Bay, the Ine Boat Houses offer the most intimate connection with the sea. A typical boat house has two floors: the first floor is for storing fishing boats and gear, and the second floor is for the residents' living quarters. One entrance on the first floor faces the street, while the other side is on the shore, allowing fishing boats easy access to the sea. There are approximately two hundred such boat houses remaining in Ine, which has been designated by the Japanese government as an important area for the preservation of traditional building complexes.

Built in Uji in 1052, Byodoin Temple was originally the villa of Fujiwara nobility, who lived during the Heian period. The most representative building in Byodoin is the "Amida Hall," also known as the "Phoenix Hall." Its architecture is featured on the 10-yen coin, and the pair of phoenixes on its roof are also depicted on the 10,000 yen banknote, demonstrating its high status in the hearts of the Japanese people. Besides the Phoenix Hall's symmetrical architecture and its reflection in the water, and the Jodo-style borrowed scenery garden, visitors to Byodoin should also be captivated by the cherry blossoms in full bloom from late March to early April. Rows of cherry trees surround the shore of Aji Pond, offering views of various varieties including weeping cherry, Somei Yoshino cherry, and mountain cherry.

• Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan by area and volume, covering one-sixth of the prefecture. It has become a representative tourist attraction in the prefecture and is protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. Its long history makes it the third oldest lake in the world.

- Vehicle Information -

Vehicle model:

6-seater model: Toyota Alphard
Capacity: 6 passengers + 3 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches) / 5 passengers + 4 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches)

9-seater model: Toyota Hiace
Capacity: 9 passengers + 9 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches) / 8 passengers + 10 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches)

13-seater model: Toyota Hiace
Capacity: 13 passengers + 2 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches) / 12 passengers + 3 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches) / 11 passengers + 4 pieces of luggage (21-29 inches)

18-seater model: Toyota Coaster
Capacity: 18 passengers + 18 pieces of luggage (22-25 inches) / 18 passengers + 12 pieces of luggage (26-28 inches) / 18 passengers + 10 pieces of luggage (29-32 inches) (The luggage compartment and passenger seating are completely separate and independent)

※The above models are for reference only, and Alphard models are randomly assigned and cannot be specified.