[京都] Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

• Your adventure begins with a hassle-free departure from Tsurutontan Soemoncho at 8:00 AM. Start your morning with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a landmark known for its wooden terrace and sweeping views over the city. Then walk through the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, a spiritual experience like no other.
• 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.
• In the afternoon, meet the friendly deer of Nara Park, marvel at the giant Buddha inside Todaiji Temple, and wrap up your day at Kasugataisha Shrine, a sacred Shinto shrine adorned with hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns. It’s a full but fulfilling itinerary that brings you deep into Japan’s beauty and tradition.

A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its grand wooden stage that offers panoramic views over Kyoto. Take in the seasonal beauty of cherry blossoms in spring or vibrant maple leaves in autumn as you wander through the temple grounds.