Osaka to Kyoto and Nara Day Trip: Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Shrine
Highlights
- Enjoy a convenient day trip from Osaka to Kyoto
- Explore the scenic bamboo forest and iconic Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama
- Interact with friendly deer in the picturesque surroundings of Nara Park
- Capture stunning photos at the famous Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
What to expect
Experience the best of Kyoto and Nara on a day trip from Osaka. Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge, meet the deer in Nara Park, and capture stunning photos at Fushimi Inari Shrine’s Thousand Torii Gates.
What's included
- Bus fare
About this experience
Schedule
- 07:45Check-in at Kani Douraku Dotonbori East Branch
- —Look for the orange vest!At the bus boarding area, staff wearing orange vests and holding an 'EASY GO' flag will be waiting for you.
- 07:45～8:00 DepartPassing through Kyoto Station.
- 10:00Nara Park (Free Strolling)Get up close and interact with the friendly deer! Don’t forget to feed them their favorite deer crackers.
- 13:15Arashiyama (Free Strolling + Free Lunch)Take a leisurely stroll through the bamboo grove or enjoy the seasonal scenery from atop the Togetsukyo Bridge. Arashiyama is home to many popular sweets shops and restaurants, offering plenty of options for foodies. Choose your favorite spot and enjoy a relaxing lunch at your own pace!
- 15:20Fushimi Inari Shrine (Free Strolling)This is the head shrine of approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, famous for its iconic "Senbon Torii" (Thousand Torii Gates) painted in vibrant vermilion. In reality, there are not just a thousand but over ten thousand torii gates, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight!
- —Departing for OsakaPassing through Kyoto Station.
- 19:00Tour Ends at Kani Douraku Dotonbori East Branch
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Kani Douraku Dotonbori East Branch (Under the Signboard Along the Main Street)
1-1-3 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
Pick up guide
At the bus stop, staff wearing orange vests will be waiting for you with an "EASY GO" flag.
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Restrictions
- Children aged 0-2 are free of charge up to one per adult, but no seat is provided. If a seat is required, please apply at the adult rate.
- There will be an escort or a driver who also serves as an attendant, but no tour guide will be provided. Please be aware of this before making your reservation.
- Multilingual guidance, including Japanese, is provided.
- This tour may include shared transportation with inbound foreign travelers.
- In case of cancellation on the day due to adverse weather conditions or other reasons, the tour operator will contact you via phone or email. If you do not receive any notification, the tour will proceed as scheduled.
- If less than 6 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
What to bring
- [About Luggage]
Each person is allowed to bring one suitcase-sized item. It may either be stored in the trunk or brought into the seating area. - As temperatures may vary depending on the season and weather, please prepare your own measures for cold or heat protection.
Additional notes
- Please note the following points before participating in the tour:
-The itinerary, as well as departure/arrival times and stay durations, may be significantly altered or canceled due to traffic conditions, weather, disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances on the day.
-If delays in the tour's end time result in missed connections with public transportation, any additional transportation costs such as taxi fares or accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of the customer. - -Cancellation fees will apply even if you are unable to join the tour due to delays in public transportation.
-All photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. Outdoor facilities, meal contents, and other details may vary depending on the circumstances or season on the day of the tour. - Admission fees, entrance fees, meal costs, and other personal expenses not included in the itinerary are not covered.
- Please note that seats are assigned, smoking is prohibited, and there are no restrooms on board.
- Depending on the number of participants, the driver may also serve as the attendant.
- Seat assignments cannot be made in advance. If you have any requests, such as mobility issues, please inform the tour attendant on the day of the tour.
- Buses or private vehicles are not equipped with restrooms, so please make sure to use the facilities before departure at each location.
- Depending on the number of participants, we will arrange a bus (large, medium, or small) or a private vehicle (Hiace or Hiace Commuter).
- This tour is available exclusively through online booking, and all information will be sent via email. No physical mail will be provided.
- For this tour, we provide a bus or private vehicle depending on the number of participants.
Example:
Up to 9 participants: Hiace or similar (10-seater)
Up to 13 participants: Hiace Commuter (14-seater)
Up to 28 participants: Small bus (including microbus) or medium-sized bus
29 participants or more: Large bus
*Please note that for Hiace or Hiace Commuter vehicles, there will be no escort accompanying the tour. Instead, the driver will also serve as the attendant. - [Travel Conditions]
Departure point: Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi Branch
Duration of trip: 0 nights and 1 day
Transportation used: Bus or private vehicle
Operating bus companies: Bikakutrading, Nichieikankobus, Hakuba Transportation, Yes Map, Sakura no Tabi Naniwa Salon Bus, Rainbow Wing, Sun Star Line, Godaikankou, Eitatsu Kokusai, Yoshiizumi, Michio Trading Co. - The private vehicle (such as a Hiace or Hiace Commuter) will be operated by the above-mentioned bus company or a transportation provider (passenger motor vehicle carrier) authorized by the Transport Bureau, such as a licensed taxi company.
Meal conditions: 0 breakfasts / 0 lunches
/ 0 dinners
Accommodation used: None
Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Tour escort: Available (when operating by bus) / Not available (the driver will also serve as the attendant) - [Tour Planning and Organization]
Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.
3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Osaka Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-2181
[Entrusted Sales]
VELTRA Corporation
5th Floor, Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Other requirements
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time of the bus or private vehicle. The bus or private vehicle will depart on time, so please make sure to adhere to the boarding time. If you are late, it will be considered as a voluntary cancellation of your trip, and no refund will be provided. Please note that we cannot take any responsibility in such cases.
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying.
- Please check the travel business terms and conditions before applying.
- [Regarding Cancellations and Operation Procedures]
If you have any questions about refunds for cancellations or how to modify your reservation, please check the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on VELTRA Support and contact us through the inquiry form.
https://support.veltra.com/jp/support/ - The tour will not be canceled without prior notice. Please wait at the meeting point until departure.
- Eating and drinking are generally prohibited inside the bus or private vehicle. However, beverages with lids are allowed. If food or other items are found, or if the bus is deemed to be soiled, a cleaning fee will be charged directly.
Operated by
JAPAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL (OSAKA)
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
- 7-10 business days before (by 5:30 PM local time): 20%
- 2-7 business days before (by 5:30 PM local time): 30%
- 1-2 business days before (by 5:30 PM local time): 40%
- 0-1 business day before (by 5:30 PM local time): 50%
- On the activity day / No-show: 100%
Changes
It will be under the same conditions as the cancellation fee.
