Kyoto & Nara Private Customized Tour with English Speaking Guide
Description
Discover Kyoto and Nara on a private family tour. Walk through Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove, enjoy a hands-on origami experience, and feed the deer at Nara Park. Start your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara by your English-speaking driver-guide. Then head straight to Kyoto's tranquil outskirts for a walk through Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove, where kids can spot monkeys and explore scenic riverside paths. Continue on to Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its iconic red gates winding up the forested hills - an exciting and walkable adventure. Then enjoy a casual local sweets tasting at a lesser-known Kyoto shop loved by families. After lunch, journey to Nara, where you can free-roaming deer of Nara Park - always a hit for families. Throughout the trip, the pace is set around you - whether you need rest breaks, snack stops, or extra time at favorite spots. This tour isn't built for large groups or tight schedules. It's built for you.
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Nara Park is famous for the 1,200 or so wild deer that live freely within the park. Within Nara Park you will find the Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Originated from Kinshozan-ji Temple, which was built in 728 (the 5th year of the Jinki era) to mourn the death of Emperor Shomu's crown prince, Imperial Prince Motoi. Although the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two-thirds of the original temple hall's size, Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), Todaiji's main hall, is one of the biggest wooden structures in the world. The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas, is residing in this temple. Read more about - Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka - https://www.viator.com/tours/Osaka/Day-Trip-by-Bus-to-Kyoto-and-Nara-from-Osaka/d333-20415P6?mcid=56757
Immerse yourself in the enchanting charm of Arashiyama. Visit to the renowned Bamboo Grove, a magical forest of towering green stalks that create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. Wander through this captivating path, where the light filters through the dense bamboo, creating a unique and tranquil experience. For travelers who choose the lunch option, savor a delicious meal at "Kyoto Wasabi," a historic Kyoto townhouse with a rich legacy of over 120 years. Delight in an exquisite Kyoto traditional meal set featuring Kyoto pork and tofu shabu-shabu, a classic Japanese hot pot dish with thinly sliced pork cooked in a flavorful broth. (50 mins) For travelers who choose the no-meal option, you will have a total of 120 minutes in Arashiyama to explore local dining options and enjoy the picturesque surroundings at your own pace.
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Nara, Japan. It was founded in the early 8th century during the Nara period and is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples. The temple's main hall, known as the Daibutsuden, is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and houses a giant bronze statue of the Buddha known as the Daibutsu or Great Buddha. The statue is over 15 meters tall and weighs around 500 tons, making it one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Tōdai-ji also features a number of other important structures, including the Hokke-do Hall, which houses important Buddhist scriptures, and the Nigatsu-do Hall, which is known for its beautiful views of Nara city. The temple is surrounded by a large park, which is home to many wild sika deer, which are considered sacred in Japanese culture. Visitors can feed and interact with the deer in the park.
Located in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, Tenryu-ji Temple is one of the five great temples of Kyoto. Make a stop at this sprawling Zen temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates from the 14th century, to experience its traditional Japanese landscape garden.
Visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its dazzling golden exterior and serene gardens. Your ticket is included.
Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine designated as an Important Cultural Property. This iconic shrine is renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, which create a stunning and immersive tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. As you walk through the gates, you’ll pass through a series of shrines, each representing a different aspect of the deity Inari Okami, who is worshipped for prosperity in business, household safety, and success in various endeavors.
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking,
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(122)
Great experience visited all the spots on itinerary. Gohar was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of great info.
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My family and I just finished a great day tour of Kyoto with Hamzah. The tour was great to hit all of the top attractions in Kyoto in a single day. Hamzah was very knowledgeable of the area and very friendly. My 8 year old son loved the comfort of Hamzah’s van with the luxury near lie flat seats in the back for our journey from Osaka. We had great weather and this was a trip we got many photos to remember our short Kyoto experience and would highly recommend.
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Hamzah was a great tour guide. He was very helpful. We planned the trip together with his recommendations which were all very useful. He even helped us to purchase and top up transportation cards. Thank you Hamzah. Very well deserved 5 star for you!!!
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Hamzi was an excellent guide. We managed to do all the highlights despite inclement weather. Highly recommended trip and tour guide.
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Ali was very attentive to our wishes and what we wanted out of the day trip. Very flexible and took us to all the places we wanted to see. Thank you!
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We had an amazing time on this tour. We were able to customize it so we could visit Matcha Street in Uji as well as visit the places on the tour; Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Hamza was an excellent guide, he pointed out things we were seeing along the drive, picked us up just on time, and had us back to the cruise port in Osaka with time to spare. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Very nice tour and our guide Hamza was very helpful and also informative.
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The driver was very friendly and went above and beyond to get us back to our desired end point. Would recommend if you want to see all the sights in a day!
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Thanks for arranging tour to Kyoto and Nara, had a great day, the quide was very efficient and had good people skills with excellent English. Iris
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We had a great tour with Hamzah. He is professional and knowledgeable. He was able to accommodate our special requests with luggage, vegetarian food and itinerary preference. The tour pace was very comfortable. He spoke fluent English which was helpful and made communication easy. We would recommend Hamzah and his tour company for a personalized tour.
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