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A charming mother deer and fawn gracefully roam amidst vibrant golden autumn foliage and lush green grass in Nara Park, enjoying the warm sunlight on a classic Japan panorama tour.
A spotted fawn stands curiously on lush green grass in Japan's Nara Park, ready to interact and be fed by visitors, showcasing the unique charm of Kansai's adorable deer.
Japan's Todai-ji Temple in Nara, a magnificent traditional wooden temple structure, stands majestically against a blue sky with a vast green lawn, showcasing Kansai's historical essence and cultural heritage.
Japan's Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, featuring its iconic wooden stage bathed in the warm glow of sunset, surrounded by mountains of vibrant red autumn leaves, offers visitors a stroll through a world heritage site's autumnal charm.
Gion Hanamikoji street in Kyoto, Japan, features traditional wooden machiya houses adorned with red lanterns along a tranquil ancient alley, offering a timeless stroll, perfect for experiencing classic Japanese charm while wearing a kimono.

[Japanese Classic Panoramic Tour] Encounter cute deers, Kyoto and Nara one-day tour | Departing from Osaka

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Duration:9 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Guided language: 廣東話 / English / 中文
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Professional Chinese or English-speaking staff will lead you to explore the essence of Kansai in one day. Starting every day, one person can make the journey. First go to the Kiyomizu Temple area, where you can visit famous attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple, Gion Hanamikoji, and Yasaka Shrine. You can also rent a kimono at your own expense and stroll through the ancient streets. Then go to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, admire the "Senbon Torii" and pray for your family. Then go to Nara Park to try deer feeding. Finally, we returned to the center of Osaka and disbanded.

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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Departure TimeStandard Departure (8-9 am)
Sightseeing typeCity walking tour, Japanese castles, Temples & shrines, Food tour・Izakaya Hopping

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-Project introduction-

  1. Classic panoramic tour meets cute deer Kyoto Nara one-day tour



-Instructions for use-

  • Departure date: Departs every day
  • Meeting time and location: 8:40 am Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) **The exact meeting time will be notified to guests by email 1 day before departure or 9:30 am Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Station Front Sightseeing Bus Parking lot (you cannot get off here on the return trip)
  • (Please be sure to check your email one day before departure to confirm the meeting location and time on the departure day)
  • Number of people traveling: 1 person
  • This trip can only get off at Shinsaibashi on the return trip

*The pick-up and drop-off sequence and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.

*The itinerary schedule may be adjusted accordingly due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.




-Itinerary introduction-

Kiyomizudera Temple

  • A world cultural heritage and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a Japanese national treasure. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It is a Japanese shrine for making connections and praying for luck in love. (Admission fee: Adults: 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen) Please pay for yourself
  • [Season Only] In autumn, the red leaves all over the mountains and fields of Kiyomizu Temple are so beautiful. The red leaves in front of the grand stage in the main hall are the most beautiful.
  • *The red leaf period is usually from mid-November to early December, depending on the weather. Cancellations/refunds cannot be applied for this reason


Two or three years ago

  • Ninnezaka and Sannennzaka, located outside Kiyomizudera Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as Japan's "Important Traditional Building Group Protection Areas". On both sides of Ishizaka are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style. Various delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts are dazzling.


stone path

  • Turn right at the end of Ninnanza and continue walking north, and you will see the Ishibei Path. There are fewer tourists here. There are elegant traditional Japanese houses on both sides of a cobblestone path, which makes people feel like they are going back in time and far away. Noisy, return to tranquility.


Gion・Hanamikoji

  • In the famous ancient flower street, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto in the 1960s. There are still dozens of geisha teachers training in traditional tea ceremony, ikebana, guqin, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, and bunraku. When you walk into Flower Street, you will be greeted by an ancient style: there are teahouses with exquisite facades on both sides, and wooden lattice windows and doors are closed... This is a mysterious path that runs from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, while the southern section is traditional. Both the north and the south have their own styles and trends.


Yasaka Shrine

  • The shrine located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in the Kansai region. There is a special place for asking for fortune-telling, writing on ema and asking for guardianship. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema that prays for love is very popular.
  • You can taste Kyoto’s local flavor lunch by yourself, admire the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavor, and keep taking pictures with your mobile phone camera


Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate" and attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first among the "most popular Japanese attractions among foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Bit. Let’s pray for ourselves and our dear family here.
  • In addition, the ema of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is also unique. It is shaped like a white fox and can be imaginatively painted into various expressions.


Nara Park (about 1.5 hours, free time)

  • Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. It is home to Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and other Nara's historical sites. It is a must-see when visiting Nara. Wakakusayama, located near the park, is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara. Traditional events such as "Wakakusayama Yaki" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the largest concentration of deer here, and feeding the cute deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to tourists when they see deer cakes in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer that will knock you down.
  • [Seasonal Limited] "Nara Park" where you can see "deer and maple leaves" at the same time. The red leaves in the park are even more gorgeous when contrasted with the bright green of the evergreen trees.
  • *The red leaf period is generally from mid-November to early December, depending on the weather. Cancellations/refunds cannot be applied for this reason


Todaiji Temple

  • Also known as the Dai Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Buddha and serve as the main temple of Japanese temples. It is the headquarters of the Kegon Sect. Two fires destroyed the building, and the current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, with a front width of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters, is the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a large Buddha statue of 99 Lushuna Buddha that is more than 15 meters high. There are also South Gate, February Hall, March Hall, etc. in Dongdai Temple. (Admission fee: Todaiji Temple Main Hall: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children; Todaiji Main Hall + Museum: 1,000 yen for adults, 400 yen for children)


Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas

  • Shinsaibashi: Osaka’s most famous shopping street, home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, and you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can easily enjoy shopping.
  • Dotonbori: synonymous with Osaka’s food, whether it’s day or night, this street never has a rest. As the birthplace of Osaka people’s so-called “eating and eating” food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular crab dish among Chinese people.



Important Info

Reminders

  • The minimum number of people required to travel is 1. If the group is full or the order cannot be confirmed due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be given.

  • Please provide your WeChat ID when booking and make sure it can be used locally. Before departure and during the trip, the local supplier will contact you via this WeChat account. If you are unable to provide a WeChat ID, you must provide an email address. The supplier will notify guests of the meeting place, time and license plate number via email at around 10pm (Japan time) 1 day before the activity.

  • Please be sure to check your email (including spam) one day before departure to confirm the meeting point and time.

  • The number of Chinese or English speaking staff is determined by the local supplier and participants cannot specify the staff speaking a certain language.

  • Infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat (based on the departure date) can join for free.

  • Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Elderly people aged 70 or above, people with cardiovascular diseases and pregnant women are not suitable to join this tour. If they need to participate, they must be accompanied by an adult relative. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Participants who are 70 years of age or pregnant are required to sign a waiver of liability to ensure safety and complete relevant security procedures. Please indicate in the "Special Request Notes" when booking. We will send the waiver agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign and return it in advance to complete the registration process.

  • Each participant can bring one piece of luggage free of charge. When booking, please clearly indicate the number of children under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat and the amount of luggage. If there is insufficient space in the vehicle as a result, you may be denied boarding and no refund will be given.

  • According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of drivers and the stability of the journey, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the stay time at attractions or canceling some attractions. Therefore, no refunds will be accepted. Please understand.

  • Please gather at the designated location at the designated time. If the participants fail to gather at the designated location at the designated time or leave the group midway, it will be deemed as automatic waiver and no fees will be refunded. If any personal injury or property loss is caused by this, you must bear the responsibility yourself.

  • During the tour (including free activities), please pay attention to the safety of your person and property. If you fail to follow the advice and any accident or loss occurs, you will be responsible for it. Please keep your passport and valuables properly. If they are lost, stolen or damaged, you will also be responsible for it. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Free activities or self-funded activities, participants are requested to allocate their own time and arrangements for the activities. If it affects the progress of subsequent trips, you will be responsible for the consequences.

  • The operator will arrange different models according to the number of participants, and it is not possible to specify the model. If the number of participants is small, the driver will also serve as the accompanying staff, and will provide precautions and sightseeing points, but will not provide get-off guide services.

  • Attractions and special transportation may be repaired, suspended or closed due to the situation on the day. The company will not be responsible if such situation occurs, and participants cannot use this as a reason for compensation.

  • Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks festivals, snow scenery sightseeing, hot spring season, festivals, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors. The specific arrangements may be adjusted. Please refer to the official notification. If no official notification of event cancellation is received, the supplier will arrange according to the original plan. No refund will be given if the flower season or special activities do not meet the participants' expectations.

  • Due to traffic conditions, peak tourist season or other non-human factors, the supplier may adjust the itinerary, departure, return and stay time. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather, etc.), the tour guide may, with the consent of the participants, reasonably adjust the order of attractions or delete some attractions. The final arrangement will be based on the situation on the day and the decision of the supplier.

  • This group service is provided and executed by the operator [TUI Group Japan Co., Ltd.]. [Zonghengyou] only acts as a booking agent. If any problems occur in the group (including accidents, personal injuries, etc.), all handling methods and responsibilities will ultimately be borne by the operator. The agent does not bear any joint legal or compensation liability.

  • It is recommended that participants purchase appropriate travel insurance on their own.

  • The business hours and prices of the facilities, attractions and restaurants listed in the itinerary are for reference only. The actual information may change due to seasonal adjustments or special circumstances. Please refer to the official announcements of each venue.

  • The activities in the itinerary are designed according to the overall needs, and participants should follow the instructions of the service staff. All activities are risky, and you should consult a doctor or professional before participating, and consider your age, health status and environmental factors at the time. Participants must bear all responsibilities arising from participating in the activities.

Cancellation Policy

  • Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

FAQ

1. What unique features make Kiyomizu Temple a significant site to visit?

Kiyomizu Temple is renowned for its iconic wooden stage, which offers panoramic views of Kyoto without the use of a single nail in its construction. Below the main hall is the Otowa Waterfall, where visitors can drink from three streams, each believed to grant a different blessing. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, deeply rooted in history and culture.

2. How much time is generally recommended to explore Kiyomizu Temple and its surrounding area?

To fully appreciate Kiyomizu Temple itself, including its main hall and the Otowa Waterfall, it is recommended to allocate about 1.5 to 2 hours. If you wish to explore the charming traditional streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka leading to the temple, and potentially visit nearby Gion Hanamikoji or Yasaka Shrine, you may want to allow additional time.

3. Is there an entrance fee for Kiyomizu Temple, and what does it cover?

Yes, there is an entrance fee to access the main hall and the famous wooden stage of Kiyomizu Temple. This fee grants you entry to these specific areas, allowing you to view the temple's architecture, its renowned stage, and the scenic views it offers. The surrounding areas, including some of the approach paths and shops, are generally accessible without a fee.

4. What are the main highlights of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine that visitors should experience?

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is most famous for its 'Senbon Torii,' thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates that form winding paths up Mount Inari. Visitors can also admire the various fox statues, considered messengers of Inari Okami, the deity of rice and sake. Exploring the scenic trails through the gates and discovering smaller shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience.

5. How much time is typically needed to walk through the 'Senbon Torii' at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine?

Walking through the initial, most densely packed sections of the 'Senbon Torii' at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and reaching some of the first viewpoints typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. For those who wish to hike further up Mount Inari to explore all the smaller shrines and enjoy the summit views, a longer duration, potentially 2-3 hours, would be needed.

6. Is there an entrance fee to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine?

No, there is no entrance fee to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Access to the shrine grounds, including the famous 'Senbon Torii' paths, is completely free for all visitors. This allows everyone to explore its unique beauty and cultural significance without any cost for admission.

7. What are Nara's main attractions, especially in Nara Park, and what makes them famous?

Nara is primarily famous for Nara Park, home to hundreds of free-roaming wild deer, which are considered messengers of the gods. Within the park, you'll find Todai-ji Temple, renowned for housing a massive bronze Great Buddha statue, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its thousands of bronze and stone lanterns. The unique interaction with the deer and the historical grandeur of the temples are its main draws.

8. When starting a day trip from Osaka, what is the typical itinerary order for visiting Kyoto and Nara attractions like Kiyomizu Temple and Nara Park?

A typical day trip starting from Osaka often begins by traveling to the Kyoto area, allowing time to explore sites like Kiyomizu Temple, Gion Hanamikoji, and Yasaka Shrine. The itinerary then usually proceeds to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, known for its torii gates. Finally, the tour moves on to Nara Park to experience feeding the wild deer and visiting Todai-ji Temple, before returning to Osaka.

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