| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Luggage limit | 1 piece |
| Minimum participant requirement | 1 traveler |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Seasonal | Spring Cherry Blossom |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines |
| Transport | Bus tour |
[Tour Conditions] [ Amount ]
Travel departure point & destination: Osaka & Kyoto
Trip duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company name: Meiko Trading Co., Ltd./Nissan Co., Ltd./Hakuba Transportation Co., Ltd./Essentials Co., Ltd./Japanese Travel Co., Ltd./Naniwa サロンバス Co., Ltd./レインボーウィング Co., Ltd. / サンスターライン Co., Ltd. 五大観光バス Co., Ltd. / Yongda International Co., Ltd. / Yoshizumi Co., Ltd. / Mitsuru Shoji Co., Ltd.
Meals included: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation facilities: None
Minimum group size: 1
Team Leader: 1
Tour guide: 0
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Operating company name: Torotron Osaka Headquarters
Address: 15th Floor, Inogate Osaka, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001, Japan
License Number: Osaka Prefecture Governor's Registered Travel Agent No. 2-2181
Travel Association Name: National Travel Association (Osaka Prefecture Branch) Regular Member; All Travel (Osaka Prefecture Travel Association) Regular Member; JATA is a cooperative member.
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please note that we may arrive at the next attraction or end the tour earlier due to closures or time restrictions at various facilities.
Each person may bring one piece of luggage free of charge. Any additional luggage can be paid for on-site at 2,000 yen per piece to the driver/guide. Please be sure to include this in the booking notes. If you do not inform the driver/guide in advance, the driver/guide has the right to refuse you boarding, and the tour fee will not be refunded.
Since the day trip is a shared ride service, if you are late at the meeting point or attraction, the supplier will not wait for you and no refund will be given.
Please confirm the meeting point before departure. We recommend arriving at the meeting point early to avoid missing the departure time. This is a shared ride trip; to ensure the rights of all passengers and the smooth running of the trip, we will depart on time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by late arrivals. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it. If you are unable to board the vehicle due to a change of meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be issued.
Due to the long travel distance, the actual arrival time may be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above times are only estimates. Please avoid scheduling other activities after the day's itinerary. Our company will not be liable for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
This product may be subject to adjustment based on weather and other factors. For your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to cease outdoor activities and will communicate with you to make alternative arrangements. The specific arrangements will depend on the actual situation on the day.
The transportation, sightseeing, and stay times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of sightseeing without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests.
During the tour, early departure or leaving the group midway is not permitted. If you choose to leave the group midway, the uncompleted portion will be considered a voluntary abandonment, and no refund will be given. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group; your understanding is appreciated.
Arrival times for each itinerary may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowds. In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and shorten the itinerary on-site, and no refund can be requested on this basis. Please understand that traffic congestion is possible due to the long travel distance. Our company is not responsible for any subsequent costs incurred due to delays caused by traffic jams.
We will try our best to arrange seating, but as this is a shared tour, seating is primarily allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any special requests, please let us know in the remarks, and we will do our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement will be subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day. We hope to receive your understanding and patience, and thank you for your consideration.
Driver/guide service: Small group of 4-13 people; Driver + guide service: Bus tour of 14-45 people, subject to adjustment based on the number of participants on the day. The driver/guide's primary role is driving, with commentary as a secondary function.
Reference vehicle types: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota Hatch or equivalent; 18-22 seater: Minibus; 22 seats and above: Large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day of the tour.
Infants under three years old can participate for free, but must inform customer service in advance and complete the remarks. If not notified in advance, they may be refused boarding on-site due to vehicle capacity limitations. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. No seats will be assigned, and they must be held by a guardian throughout the journey.
This tour will be narrated in Chinese, English, or Japanese. If the booked traveler uses a language other than Chinese, English, or Japanese, we will try our best to coordinate a tour guide who speaks that language. If this is not possible, the tour guide will use a translation app to assist with communication and service. Thank you for your understanding.
This is a group tour, and you may be traveling with other travelers from different language regions. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.
This tour is scheduled to arrive at the meeting point after 11:00 PM, which is the late-night return trip. The return time is for reference only and may be delayed due to traffic congestion or other factors. Please confirm the last public transportation time before registering. If you miss public transportation, you will be responsible for any resulting taxi fares, other transportation costs, and accommodation expenses.
Spring Itinerary: Due to annual variations in climate and other factors, the blooming time and condition of cherry blossoms may differ. Cancellation or refund requests due to unforeseen circumstances resulting in poor blossom conditions on the departure date will not be processed. Thank you for your understanding.
Springtime Plan: If the Sewaritei are not yet in bloom on the day of your visit, we would like to arrange for you to visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms on Yodo-dori Road, which is a 5-minute drive from the Sewaritei. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Exploring the main path through the Thousand Torii Gates and reaching the summit of Mount Inari can take approximately 2 to 3 hours for a round trip, depending on your pace and how often you stop for photos. For a more relaxed visit, focusing on the lower sections of the gates and main shrine area, about 1 to 1.5 hours is usually sufficient.
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There is no admission fee to enter Fushimi Inari Shrine or to walk through its famous torii gates. This allows all visitors to freely experience its unique spiritual atmosphere and natural beauty. For convenience, you can easily book tours that include Fushimi Inari Shrine through KKday, which often bundle transportation and guide services, enhancing the ease and comfort of your visit.
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Uji is considered one of Japan's most important and oldest tea-producing regions, particularly famed for its superior quality matcha. The city's unique climate, fertile soil, and traditional cultivation methods have contributed to its reputation as the birthplace of matcha. Many renowned matcha brands originate from Uji, making it synonymous with authentic, high-grade Japanese green tea.
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