Kyoto 1 Day
Experience Kyoto, Japan's capital from 794-1868. Visit Nijo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa era shoguns, and the gold-leaf covered Golden Pavilion, which houses sacred relics of Buddha and is surrounded by exquisite gardens renowned for their beauty. Walk through the Kyoto Imperial Palace and watch traditional Japanese artisans work their craft at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. Visit Heian Jingu Shrine, a partial replica of the Imperial Palace. Walk through Sanjusangendo Temple, Japan's longest wooden structure, famous for its 1,001 human-sized Kannon statues, and browse through the specialty shops leading up to Kiyomizudera Temple for a sweeping view of the city.
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Price (child) : JPY11,600 (9,500) Days or Time : 8:45am - 17:30pm Days Available : Daily Destination : Kyoto (Nijo Castle / Golden Pavilion / Kyoto Imperial Palace / Kyoto Handicraft Centre), Nara (Todaiji Temple / Nara Deer Park / Kasuga Taisha Shrine) Include : ► Admission Fees ► 1 Lunch ► English Speaking Guide
Highlight :
| No | Event / Visit |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Nijo Castle
The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors. |
| 2 |
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
The most authentic and exquisite Japanese-style garden in the world, plus the celebrated Golden Pavilion. |
| 3 |
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. |
| 4 |
Kyoto Handicraft Centre
Enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. It's also a paradise for shopping. |
| 5 |
Heian Jingu Shrine
Graceful old court life is reflected in the brightly colored shrine with its vermilion pillars and green roof, and in its enchanting inner gardens and ponds. |
| 6 |
Sanjusangendo Hall
A renowned long wooden hall housing 1,001 statues of the Buddhist deity Kannon that date back to the 13th century. |
| 7 |
Kiyomizudera Temple
A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops leads to the temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city from its lofty terrace. |
Other Information :
- Meeting place :
- Pick up service available at major hotels in Kyoto. (see hotel list)
- Disband :
- Drop-off services are available to the hotels where pick-up services are provided between 20:00pm - 21:00pm.
- Guide :
- English Speaking Guide
- Meal :
- 1 Lunch included
- Minimum participants :
- 1 person
- Remarks :
- 1. Journey between Osaka and Kyoto will be accompanied by an English-speaking tour assistant and use public transportation (JR train).
2. On Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed. The tour will visit Nishi Honganji instead. This includes before and after the public viewing of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in April and October, three days before and after Aoi Festival (May 15) and when there is an Imperial Household event.
3. On Tuesdays in Jan, Jul, Aug, and Dec or Wednesday if Tuesday in national holiday, Nijo castle is closed. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Daisen-in Temple instead.4. Drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is not available on the days of Gion Festival (Jul 14 - 16).
