【Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler】Kyoto & Nara Day Tour from Osaka | Nara Park | Todai-ji Temple | Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Fushimi Inari Shrine | Yasaka Shrine | Hanamikoji | Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka【9-Person Small Group | Hotel Pick-up】

ーItinerary Descriptionー
【Nara Park】
Located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara, Nara Park is home to famous landmarks such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, making it a must-visit destination in Nara. Mount Wakakusa, near the park, is a fantastic spot for overlooking the scenery of Nara. A leisurely stroll is the best way to explore the park, where you can find groups of deer; feeding these adorable creatures is a major highlight for visitors. The deer here are very intuitive and will approach you if they see you have deer crackers, so be careful not to get knocked over by a group of them!
【Todai-ji Temple】(Admission fee at your own expense) Also known as Daikegon-ji, it is the head temple of the Kegon sect. The main hall of Todai-ji Temple is 57 meters wide and 50 meters deep, making it the world's largest wooden structure. Inside the Great Buddha Hall stands the Great Buddha statue, the Rushana Buddha, which is over 15 meters tall. The temple grounds also feature the Nandaimon Gate, Nigatsu-do Hall, Sangatsu-do Hall, and more. (Admission fee: Todai-ji Main Hall: Adults 600 JPY, Children 300 JPY; Todai-ji Main Hall + Museum: Adults 1000 JPY, Children 400 JPY)

【Fushimi Inari Shrine】
Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its 'Senbon Torii' (thousands of torii gates), attracting countless visitors from Japan and abroad every year. It has even been ranked as the 'No. 1 Popular Japanese Attraction for Foreigners' in a global travel website survey for three consecutive years. Let's offer our prayers here for ourselves and our loved ones. Additionally, the Ema (votive tablets) at Fushimi Inari Shrine are unique, shaped like white foxes, allowing you to get creative and doodle various expressions on them.

【Kiyomizu-dera Temple】A World Cultural Heritage site and a popular tourist spot in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto and a national treasure of Japan. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera and is a shrine for matchmaking and praying for love. (Admission fee: Adults: 400 JPY, Elementary/Junior High Students: 200 JPY) Fees are at your own expense.
【Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka】Located outside Kiyomizu-dera, these slopes are filled with the unique charm of Kyoto and are listed as a 'Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings' in Japan. Both sides of the stone-paved slopes are lined with traditional Japanese buildings full of ancient charm. You will be dazzled by various delicacies and handicrafts such as paper fans, dolls, and chopsticks.
【Ishibe-koji Lane】Turn right at the end of Ninenzaka and continue walking north to find Ishibe-koji Lane. This area is less crowded, with a cobblestone path lined with elegant traditional Japanese houses, making you feel as if time has turned back, away from the hustle and bustle, returning to tranquility.
【Gion · Hanamikoji】A famous ancient flower district. In the 1960s, there were nearly a thousand geisha in Kyoto, and to this day, dozens of geisha teachers still provide training in traditional tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, bunraku, etc. Stepping into the flower district, an ancient atmosphere hits you: exquisite tea houses on both sides, wooden lattice windows tightly closed... This is a mysterious path that runs north to south, about 1 kilometer long. The northern section is modern, while the southern section is traditional, each with its own charm and appeal.
【Yasaka Shrine】Located in the Higashiyama District of Kyoto, it is one of the most well-known and historic shrines in the Kansai region. There are dedicated areas for drawing fortunes, writing Ema, and requesting amulets. The Ema designs are very diverse, and the heart-shaped Ema for praying for love are very popular.
(You can enjoy local Kyoto-style lunch on your own, admire the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavor, and keep taking photos with your phone or camera)

*The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, etc. Thank you for your understanding.