[나라] Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

• Your adventure begins with a hassle-free departure from Tsurutontan Soemoncho at 8:00 AM. Begin your day in the calm of Nara Park, surrounded by gentle deer, marvel at the giant Buddha inside Todaiji Temple and Kasugataisha Shrine, a sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.
• At midday, explore the elegant Byodoin Temple, featured on the Japanese 10-yen coin, admire its golden Phoenix Hall reflecting over the tranquil pond before heading to Uji Omotesando, a traditional street famous for its matcha sweets. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch at your own expense.
• Walk through the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, a spiritual experience like no other and wrap up at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a landmark known for its wooden terrace and sweeping views over the city. It’s a full but fulfilling itinerary that brings you deep into Japan’s beauty and tradition.

A sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns.