Osaka Kyoto Bus Tour (Departure from Osaka / Korean guide)
- 「Japan Travel Recommendation」 Depart from Osaka and take a safe tour of the Kyoto area with a Korean guide on the latest bus.
- A Korean guide with professional photography training will accompany you and take free photos (Leica). You can keep the photos of your trip to Japan.
- You can receive Don Quijote coupons, Matsumoto Kiyoshi Drugstore coupons, and Big Camera coupons for enjoyable shopping.
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Family-friendly | Free for children under 2 (no seat) |
| Seasonal | Spring Cherry Blossom |
Product Info
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✅ What's special about the tour?
► Local Korean guides receive photography training from professional photographers.
To help you preserve your precious travel memories, we offer complimentary Leica photo shoots at your destination. The photos will be professionally edited at a photo studio and sent to you after your trip.
► Prepare for your trip with sincerity.
The day before your trip, your local Korean guide will contact each tour participant to provide detailed information on the day's weather, what to bring, and other general information to help you fully experience and enjoy the itinerary. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have in advance.
Upon returning to the disbandment location after completing all the activities, we will ask each participant questions and provide recommendations on the itinerary, dining options, and more. Therefore, we recommend participating in the tour on the first or second day of your full-fledged itinerary.
► Coupons for more reasonable Japanese shopping
After the event, 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.
► This is a free travel product that allows you to travel freely after getting off at your destination.
A tour guide will provide explanations about each tourist attraction while in the vehicle, so you can travel freely after getting off.
[Where are you traveling?]
- Meeting place: In front of Tsurudontan Soemoncho store, Osaka Nippombashi Station (departs at 9:00 AM)
- Kyoto Arashiyama (2 hours and 50 minutes or more, including lunch time)
- Dowolgyo Bridge
- Yarashiyama Street
- Chikurin Bamboo Forest
- Tenryuji Temple - Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple (over 50 minutes)
- Kyoto Fox Shrine (over 1 hour and 10 minutes)
- Fox Shrine's Torii - Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto (over 1 hour 40 minutes)
- Jishu Shrine of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Otowa Falls
- 3 years of hills, 2 years of hills - Via Umeda
- Disbandment location: In front of Tsurudontan Soemoncho store, Nipponbashi Station, Osaka (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 is included within the 2 hour and 50 minute Kyoto Arashiyama tour, and your tour guide will recommend places to eat along the way.
► Is my reservation confirmed unconditionally after payment?
Payment does not guarantee a reservation is confirmed. Reservations may be canceled due to reasons such as full occupancy. Detailed confirmation information may take up to three 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 children 24 months and older. Children under 24 months travel free of charge, but no seat is assigned. Additionally, if you are traveling with an infant under 24 months, please be sure to indicate when making your reservation that you will be traveling with a child under 24 months. Please also bring proof of age, such as a passport, with you 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?
You can make separate reservations. However, if you do, please indicate your request in the "Requests" section when making your reservation, even though it may be inconvenient. If you do not include this information, you may 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 for luggage storage, with no limit on the number of items. However, compensation is not available for damage or loss during vehicle movement.
► Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
Folding strollers and wheelchairs can be stored 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?
At each destination, you can relax as much as you want with a flexible schedule. Even elderly travelers can participate in the tour without difficulty.
► Can you make a reservation at a local restaurant?
The Korean office where you'll receive consultations cannot provide on-site restaurant reservation services. However, if you request assistance from your tour guide on the day of your trip, we can assist you with making reservations at local restaurants.
► Can you recommend local accommodations?
Please understand that each traveler has different travel budgets, tastes, and accommodation preferences, and that it is difficult to make recommendations as we do not handle accommodations separately.
► Is there anything I need to receive separately after making a reservation?
There are no separate tickets or vouchers sent after your reservation is confirmed. We verify your identity on the day of your trip using your name and contact information. Therefore, no documents are required on the day of your trip. If you are traveling with an infant under 24 months, please bring proof of age, such as a passport.
► Can you pick me up and drop me off at my accommodation when I participate in the tour?
This tour is for group travelers. Pick-up and drop-off are only permitted at designated meeting points. Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodations or other specific locations is not permitted. However, pick-up and drop-off at designated destinations is permitted.
► 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, odorless foods. However, to avoid disturbing other travelers, eating odorous foods (eggs, sandwiches, etc.) is prohibited inside the vehicle.
► How are seats determined on the day of travel?
This product does not have assigned seating. You can sit wherever you like on the day of your trip, based on the order of arrival. If you have a preferred seat, we recommend arriving a little early for 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
- In most cases, the tour will proceed as normal, but if less than the minimum number of guests (1 person) is collected, the trip may be canceled and individual information will be provided.
- Since the price is per seat, the price is the same from 24 months and up.
- Children under 24 months are free, but seats are not assigned. When accompanying a child under 24 months, please indicate whether/how many people will be accompanying the child in the request field.
- All guides working at local tour operators are Korean.
- Please understand in advance that arrival time may change depending on local traffic conditions.
- You will pass through Umeda before heading to the disbanding location. If you wish, you can get off at Umeda.
- Reservations are not necessarily confirmed after payment. Reservations may be canceled for reasons such as lack of guests or full seats, and detailed information on confirmation may take up to 3 days from the date of payment. Even after the reservation is confirmed, if the minimum number of passengers (1 person) is not met 7 days before the travel date, departure may be canceled. In this case, we will contact you individually to process the cancellation.
- We will contact you via KakaoTalk the day before your trip departure. To receive prior contact, please turn on the ''Allow KakaoTalk friends'' setting. The contact information includes general information related to the trip, including what to bring.
- For the safety of travelers, we are covered by business guarantee insurance. However, for your safety, we recommend that you purchase individual travel insurance.
FAQ
The main path through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove itself does not require an admission fee to walk through. Visitors can freely enjoy the towering bamboo stalks and serene atmosphere. Some nearby temples or gardens within the wider Arashiyama area might have separate entry fees, but the iconic bamboo path is accessible to all without charge.
Visitors generally spend about 30 minutes to an hour exploring the main path of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. This allows for a leisurely stroll and time to capture photos. If you wish to visit nearby attractions like Tenryu-ji Temple or Okochi Sanso Villa, which are adjacent to the grove, you should allocate additional time for those experiences.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is renowned for its dense, towering bamboo stalks that create a mesmerizing, otherworldly pathway. Visitors can experience the unique rustling sound of the bamboo leaves in the wind, a sound recognized as one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes. The play of light filtering through the canopy and the serene, green ambiance offer a tranquil escape and excellent photo opportunities.
Yes, it is definitely feasible to visit major Kyoto attractions such as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Shrine within a single day, especially when joining an organized bus tour. These tours optimize routes and transportation, allowing you to cover significant ground efficiently and experience Kyoto's diverse cultural highlights without the hassle of navigating public transport.
Beyond Arashiyama, a comprehensive Kyoto day tour typically includes visits to other iconic sites. The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), famous for its shimmering gold exterior, and Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, are frequently featured. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its impressive wooden stage, is also a popular inclusion, offering panoramic city views.
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove itself is open 24 hours a day, year-round, as it's a natural pathway. However, adjacent temples and shops have specific operating hours. For example, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) typically opens around 9:00 AM and closes around 5:00 PM. Fushimi Inari Shrine's main path is always open, but administrative buildings and some shops have set hours, usually from early morning to late afternoon.
On a day tour departing from Osaka, you will typically travel to Kyoto and between its attractions via a comfortable, modern bus, ensuring a safe and convenient journey. A professional Korean-speaking guide accompanies the tour, providing insightful commentary and helping with navigation. Some tours even offer additional benefits like professional photography services by the guide, allowing you to capture memorable moments effortlessly.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is culturally significant for its dedication to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and sake, and patron of business. It's most famous for its thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates that wind up the sacred Mount Inari, creating striking tunnel-like pathways. Visitors can hike through these gates, which are donations from individuals and companies, offering a unique spiritual and visual experience deeply rooted in Japanese tradition.
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