• Arashiyama - Nestled in western Kyoto, Japan, Arashiyama is a charming district celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural history. It is most famous for the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where visitors can stroll through an enchanting path surrounded by towering bamboo. The district also features the historic Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful gardens, and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the nearby mountains. Arashiyama is particularly captivating during the cherry blossom season in spring and the vibrant autumn foliage, making it a favored destination throughout the year.
• Kinkakuji Temple - Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a renowned Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its magnificent golden exterior, which reflects elegantly on the adjacent pond. Originally constructed in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later transformed into a temple. The top two floors are adorned with gold leaf, symbolizing purity and spiritual harmony. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kinkaku-ji draws visitors year-round, especially in autumn and winter when the scenery is particularly stunning.
• Nishiki Market Shopping District - Nishiki Market (錦市場), often referred to as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” is a lively, covered shopping street in downtown Kyoto, stretching about 400 meters between Takakura and Teramachi streets along Nishikikoji. With over 100–130 stalls, it offers a wonderful variety of local produce, seafood, pickles, sweets, tofu/yuba, kitchenware, knives, ceramics, and street snacks.
• Nara Park - Nara Park is a picturesque location where Japan’s rich history and natural beauty converge, drawing numerous visitors. Spanning approximately 660 hectares, the park is renowned for its 1,200 freely roaming deer, which visitors can feed with special deer crackers. It also features several historic landmarks, including the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji Temple, the five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Throughout the year, the park’s landscapes transform beautifully, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage being particular highlights.
• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Fushimi Inari Taisha is a prominent Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan, dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, prosperity, and business. It is best known for its iconic Senbon Torii, a path lined with thousands of vibrant red torii gates that ascend the sacred Mount Inari. Established in the 8th century, the shrine attracts visitors seeking blessings for success and good fortune. The scenic hiking trails, fox statues (Inari’s messengers), and panoramic views from the mountain make Fushimi Inari a popular and spiritually significant destination.
• Todai-ji Temple - Tōdai-ji, or the “Great Eastern Temple,” is one of Japan’s most iconic and historically significant temples, located in Nara. Constructed in 752, it served as the head temple for all provincial Buddhist temples across Japan. The temple’s influence on politics was so strong that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 to reduce its power over government affairs.

The temple’s centerpiece is the Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), which, until recently, held the record as the world’s largest wooden building, despite the current structure (rebuilt in 1692) being only two-thirds of its original size. Inside the hall stands a 15-meter-tall bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha, one of Japan’s largest, flanked by two Bodhisattvas.

Tōdai-ji remains a symbol of Japan’s rich Buddhist heritage and a must-visit landmark for those exploring Nara.

• Pick-up options available from Osaka, and Kobe charging an additional fee of 20000 yen.
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Parking Fees

• Lunch
• Any Special Ride or Cruise not Included in this Package
• Admission Tickets

Discover the highlights of Nara and Kyoto on this engaging tour. In Nara, explore Tōdai-ji Temple, which houses the Great Buddha, and enjoy a walk through Nara Park, renowned for its friendly deer. In Kyoto, visit famous landmarks such as the Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of red torii gates, and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a breathtaking Zen temple adorned in gold leaf. This tour perfectly combines history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable experience through Japan’s ancient capitals.

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