Osaka Kyoto Bus Tour (Korean Guide/Lunch Obanzai Buffet or Sukiyaki + Admission Ticket Included)
- "Japan Travel Recommendations" Depart from Osaka and tour the Kyoto area safely with a Korean guide on the latest bus.
- A Korean guide with professional photography training will accompany you and take free photos (DSLR). You can keep the photos of your life from your trip to Japan!
- You can receive Don Quijote coupons, Matsumoto Kiyoshi Drugstore coupons, and Bic Camera coupons for enjoyable shopping.
Product Info
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[What's special about this tour?]
► Local Korean guides receive photography training from professional photographers.
To help you preserve your precious travel memories, we will take photos with a camera (Leica) free of charge at your destination. In addition, the photos will be professionally edited at a photo studio and sent to you after your trip.
►Prepare your trip with sincerity.
A day before the trip, a local Korean guide will contact each participant to provide information on the weather on the day of the trip, what to prepare, and other information about the entire trip so that you can feel and enjoy the schedule more vividly. Feel free to ask any questions you may have in advance.
On the way back to the disbandment location after completing all the schedules, we will ask each person questions and recommend the schedule, places to eat, etc. Therefore, we recommend that you participate in the tour on the first or second day of the full-fledged travel schedule.
► Coupons for more reasonable Japanese shopping
After the schedule ends, you can receive a Don Quijote coupon, a Matsumoto Kiyoshi Drugstore coupon, and a Bic Camera coupon.
►Regardless of the number of passengers, we only use the latest large buses with the best ride comfort.
[Where are you traveling?]
- Meeting place: In front of Tsurudontan Soemoncho store, Osaka Nippombashi Station (departs at 9:00 a.m.)
- Kyoto Arashiyama (2 hours 50 minutes or more including lunch time)
- Dowolgyo Bridge
- Yarashiyama Street
- Chikurin Bamboo Forest
- Tenryuji Temple - Kyoto Kinkaku-ji (50 minutes or more)
- Kyoto Fox Shrine (1 hour or more)
- Torii of the Fox Shrine - Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto (1 hour 40 minutes or more)
- Jishu Shrine of Cheongsu Temple
- Otowa Falls
- 3 years of hills, 2 years of hills - Via Umeda
- Dissolution location: In front of Tsurudontan Soemoncho store, Osaka Nippombashi Station (around 7:10 PM)
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions Q&A
► Is it possible to join and disembark at Kyoto tourist destinations?
If you let us know before making a reservation, you can join or disembark at any of the destinations.
* Subject to change depending on local circumstances.
- Arashiyama: Parking lot near Togetsu-kyo Bridge
- Kinkaku-ji Temple: Kinkaku-ji Temple parking lot
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kyoto City Kiyomizu-zaka Tourist Parking Lot
- Fox Shrine: Fushimi Inari Taisha Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot (10-minute walk from JR Inari Station)
► What time and where do you have lunch?
Lunch time is included within 2 hours and 50 minutes of your Kyoto Arashiyama tour, and is reserved at a restaurant near Togetsu-kyo Bridge at 11:00. Your tour guide will personally guide you to the restaurant.
► Is my reservation confirmed unconditionally after payment?
Reservations are not guaranteed to be confirmed after payment. Reservations may be cancelled due to reasons such as full occupancy, and detailed information regarding confirmation may take up to 3 days from the payment date.
► Is the price the same for both adults and minors?
Since the price is per seat, the price is the same for those over 24 months. Children under 24 months are free of charge, but seats are not assigned. In addition, when making a reservation with an infant under 24 months, please be sure to indicate that a child under 24 months will be accompanying you, and bring proof of age, such as a passport, on the day of travel.
► Is the tour guide Korean?
All tour guides are Korean.
► I'm traveling with a group, but is it okay to make separate reservations?
It is okay to make separate reservations. However, if you make separate reservations, please write the relevant information in the 'Requests' section when making the reservation, even though it may be inconvenient. If there is no information, there is a possibility that you will not be assigned to the same vehicle as your group.
► Is it possible to store luggage in the vehicle? Is there a limit on the number of items per person?
The vehicle has a separate luggage compartment where you can store your luggage, and there is no limit to the number of items. However, compensation is not available for damage or loss during vehicle movement.
► Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
You can store a foldable stroller or foldable wheelchair in the vehicle. However, compensation is not available for damage or loss during vehicle movement.
► My parents are old. Is it okay for them to participate in the tour?
You can relax as much as you want at each destination with a free schedule. Even elderly travelers can participate in the tour without difficulty.
► Can you make a reservation for a local restaurant?
The Korean office that provides consultations cannot provide a local restaurant reservation service. However, if you ask your tour guide on the day of your trip, we will help you make a reservation at a local restaurant.
► Can you recommend local accommodation?
Each traveler has different travel budgets, tastes, and preferences when choosing accommodations. We do not handle accommodations separately, so please understand that it is difficult to make recommendations.
► Is there anything I need to receive separately after making a reservation?
There are no separate tickets or vouchers sent after reservation confirmation. We verify your identity on the day of travel using your name and contact information. Therefore, there are no documents you need to prepare on the day of travel. Please bring proof of age, such as a passport, only when accompanying an infant under 24 months.
► Can you pick me up and drop me off at my accommodation when I join the tour?
This product is a tour for group travelers, so boarding and disembarking are only allowed at designated meeting points, and boarding/disembarking at travelers' accommodations or specific areas is not allowed. However, boarding and disembarking at designated travel destinations is allowed.
► Will the tour proceed even if it rains?
Unless there is a natural disaster-level downpour, the tour will proceed as normal.
► Is it possible to eat food in the vehicle?
You may eat simple food that does not smell. However, to avoid causing inconvenience to other travelers, eating food with a smell (eggs, sandwiches, etc.) is not permitted inside the vehicle.
► Is it possible to reserve seats in advance?
This product does not have a seat reservation system, so you can sit wherever you want on the day of your trip based on the order of arrival. If you have a seat preference, we recommend that you arrive a little early at the meeting time.
► Is your arrival time the same every day after completing all your schedules?
Please note that arrival times may vary depending on local traffic conditions, although arrival times are generally indicated.
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Purchase Notice
- Reservations are not guaranteed to be confirmed after payment. Reservations may be canceled due to insufficient number of participants, full occupancy, etc., and detailed information on confirmation may take up to 3 days from the payment date. In addition, even after reservations are confirmed, if the minimum number of participants (1 person) is not reached 7 days before the travel date, the departure may be canceled. In this case, we will contact you individually to proceed with the cancellation.
- Most tours proceed normally. If the minimum number of participants (1 person) is not met, the tour may be canceled and individual guidance will be provided.
- As the price is per seat, the price is the same for children 24 months and older.
- Children under 24 months travel free of charge, but no seat is assigned. If you are traveling with a child under 24 months, please indicate in the request section whether or not you will be traveling with a child.
- All guides working at local tour operators are Korean.
- For lunch, choose from an Obanzai buffet featuring a variety of Kyoto side dishes or a traditional Kansai sukiyaki.
- We will contact you via KakaoTalk one day before your trip. Please turn on the 'Allow KakaoTalk Friends' setting to receive advance notifications. The contact information will include general information related to your trip, such as what to prepare.
- For the safety of travelers, we have signed up for business guarantee insurance. However, for your safety, we recommend that you sign up for individual travel insurance.
- It passes through Umeda before heading to the dissolution location. Those who wish to do so can get off at Umeda.
- Please understand in advance that arrival times may change depending on local traffic conditions.
FAQ
Yes, Arashiyama is a popular and ideal destination for a day trip from both Osaka and Kyoto. Its proximity to Kyoto makes it easily accessible by train or bus, typically taking around 30 minutes from central Kyoto. From Osaka, travel usually involves a transfer in Kyoto, totaling about 1.5 to 2 hours. Many visitors combine Arashiyama with other Kyoto attractions to maximize their experience within a single day.
To thoroughly experience Arashiyama's main attractions, including the Sagano Bamboo Grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Tenryu-ji Temple, a recommended duration is approximately 2 to 4 hours. This allows time for leisurely strolls, enjoying the scenery, and visiting a temple or two. If you plan to include additional activities like a Hozugawa River boat ride or extensive souvenir shopping, you may want to allocate more time.
The main path of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove itself is generally free to enter and explore. However, some of the temples and gardens located within or adjacent to the bamboo forest, such as Tenryu-ji Temple or Okochi Sanso Villa, do have separate admission fees. Visitors can walk through the iconic bamboo path without any charge.
Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is highly recommended for its stunning beauty and unique architecture. Its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, creating a magnificent sight that reflects brilliantly on the surrounding pond, Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond). The temple is set within a traditional Japanese strolling garden, offering picturesque views from every angle and a serene atmosphere. Its historical significance as a Zen temple and former shogun's villa also adds to its appeal.
Kinkaku-ji Temple uniquely blends three distinct architectural styles across its floors: Shinden-zukuri on the first floor (palace style), Buke-zukuri on the second floor (samurai house style), and Zenshu-butsuden-zukuri on the third floor (Zen temple style). The most striking feature is the exquisite gold leaf covering the second and third floors, which creates a dazzling appearance, especially when illuminated by sunlight or reflected in the pond. A golden phoenix adorns the roof.
Yes, the upper two floors of Kinkaku-ji Temple are indeed covered in real gold leaf. This iconic feature gives the temple its name, "Golden Pavilion." Although the original structure was destroyed by fire in 1950, the current reconstruction, completed in 1955, faithfully replicates this dazzling aspect, maintaining its historical and aesthetic integrity for visitors to admire.
A visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple typically takes around 45 to 60 minutes. The viewing path guides visitors around the pond, allowing for various perspectives of the Golden Pavilion and its surrounding garden. While visitors cannot enter the temple building itself, this duration is sufficient to enjoy the beautiful scenery, take photographs, and appreciate the architectural marvel and serene landscape.
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