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8-Day Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Highlights: Culture, Food & Adventure

8 days
From Nara to Kyoto
4.3 (282 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Start point
    大阪市, Osaka, Japan (Arrival: Kansai International Airport (KIX))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby attractions in Kyoto
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  3. Day 2

    Kyoto to Nara

    Kyoto to Nara
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nara
    • Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
    • Free time in Nara Park to meet Sika deer
    • Air-conditioned transportation
    Landmarks
    Great Torii Gate - Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Todai-ji Temple
    Nara Park
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  4. Day 3

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Floating Garden Observatory
    • Boat ride across Ogawa River
    • Tour Osaka Castle
    • Air-conditioned transportation
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory
    Ogawa River
    Osaka Castle
  5. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kyoto
    • Stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • Walk through red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • Air-conditioned transportation
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city
    • Shopping
    • Relax at your own pace
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Brunch (Traditional Kyoto-style brunch at a local restaurant in Nishiki Market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided food tour
    • Stroll through Pontocho historic streets
    • Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
    • Explore Nishiki Market
    • Seven traditional food tastings
    • Traditional Kyoto-style brunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    Pontocho
    Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
    Nishiki Market
  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Japanese lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (APA Hotel Kyoto 3* or similar), Hotel 4* (Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Hotel 4* or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour
    • Bike rental equipment
    • Cycle along Kamo River
    • Explore Gion
    • Visit Kennin-ji Temple
    • Visit Nanzen-ji Temple
    • Visit Heian Jingu Shrine
    • Traditional Japanese lunch
    Landmarks
    Kamo River
    Gion
    Kennin-ji Temple
    Nanzen-ji Temple
    Heian Jingu Shrine
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto to Kansai International Airport

    Kyoto to Kansai International Airport
    End point
    大阪市, Osaka, Japan (Departure: Kansai International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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