Kyoto tour: 3 Photogenic Sites from Nagoya with Lunch
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Experience the cultural richness of Kyoto on this day trip from Nagoya. Start your journey at the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, known for its iconic red torii gates, where you'll have 90 minutes to explore. Savor a premium Kobe Beef/ Pork Shabu-Shabu lunch at Kyoto Wasabi Arashiyama, featuring the renowned A5-ranked beef. Discover the stunning Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama and enjoy views from the historic Togetsukyo Bridge. Finally, visit the impressive Kiyomizu-dera Temple for 100 minutes, and stroll through the charming streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. - Full-day trip from Nagoya to Kyoto's top attractions - Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove - Indulge in a delicious Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu lunch - Explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple and historic streets of Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates ("Senbon Torii"). Spend 90 minutes exploring the shrine.
Enjoy a premium lunch at the Kyoto Wasabi Arashiyama restaurant, featuring "A5-ranked Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu" – one of the most famous brand-name beefs in the world.
After lunch, discover a scenic blend of nature and tradition in Arashiyama. Walk through the serene Bamboo Grove and enjoy the views from the historic Togetsukyo Bridge.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto’s top sightseeing spots. Spend 100 minutes visiting the temple and strolling through the charming historical streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, lined with traditional shops and teahouses.
The Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or Sagano Bamboo Forest is a natural bamboo forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. It consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.
Togetsukyō Bridge, meaning "Moon-Crossing Bridge", is a landmark wooden bridge in Kyoto's Arashiyama district, spanning the Katsura River. It's renowned for its scenic beauty, especially during cherry blossom season and autumn foliage, and has a history dating back over a thousand years.
The "Arashiyama Kimono Forest" in English is called Kimono Forest. It is a public art installation located at Randen Arashiyama Station in Kyoto. The installation features a pathway lined with numerous cylindrical pillars, each wrapped in vibrant kimono fabric encased in clear acrylic.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive on time at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location.
- The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point.
- Late arrival/wrong location will result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you are unsure about the meeting point, please notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.
- The tour is approximately 11 hours but may vary due to traffic/unforeseen conditions. Extra stops might be made to cover all sights.
- If the tour is canceled due to extreme weather/natural disaster, you’ll get a full refund.
- The bus departs promptly. We cannot wait for late arrivals, so please adhere to the scheduled time.
- Please be present at the right meeting point 10 minutes before the departure. The bus will be departing on time (no exceptions).
- Please refrain from booking any time-sensitive activities such as restaurant reservations, cruise ship departures, or other scheduled commitments immediately following your tour.
- The tour duration and return time may vary due to traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances on the day.
- Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the children's price.
- Depending on group size, commentary may be in both English & Chinese.
- Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
- Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
- Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
- Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.
- In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
Reviews(2)
We had an amazing time. Bara San was awesome. He was so knowledgeable. He had great tips and let us know something cool for every stop. He let us know the difference between temples and shrines and how to clap and pray at each one. He gave us a printed map with notes for each stop. He made us feel so comfortable. He spoke in great English and really helped us find our way around. Our first place was Fushimi Inari. It was so pretty, we walked around and saw the beautiful red Tori gates. Bara San took pictures for us with the large gate, it was really nice of him. After that we went to Shabu Shabu lunch. It was at Kyoto wasabi Arashiyama. We had never had it before. The restaurant was very nice and everything was ready when we got there. Bara San sent us pictures of our party on Line so we were able to have those memories. The food was so yummy. The restaurant also has a stamp for our stamp book, which is so cool. After lunch we went to Arashiyama bamboo forest. It was very nice. I have been to other places with bamboo that were less busy but the temple in the middle of the forest made it all worth it. We paid the 500 yen person and it was totally worth it! It was beautiful and full of flowers. We got some of our best pictures there. It has a beautiful pond and building inside. There were also two stamps nearby the parking area, which are the prettiest of the trip. Our final stop was Kiyomizudera temple. It was very busy but Bara San got us through just fine. We got a Goshuin from there but they were only giving pre written ones during golden week, I didn’t mind but others might. We walked up the streets stopping and trying a a few snacks. We went into one of the buildings that had a limited showing of artwork created by local college students. They were amazing. We wanted to walk to the other large pagoda building but didn’t have enough time to walk there and back. Each stop was about an hour and a half. We really enjoyed this tour. The bus driver was great, super safe and efficient. We didn’t make any stops between Nagoya and Kyoto, but it’s not a long drive so that was fine with us. The bus didn’t have a bathroom but again not a long trip so no worries. It was a rainy day at the beginning but that really helped us because the first few stop were less busy with less people out and about in the rain during Golden week. The only problem we had with the whole experience that this was my third time trying to book this trip because the other two times were canceled due to not enough people. They did offer to move the days but it didn’t work out. If you want to take this trip in January or February plan it for a Friday, it was the only day they would have enough people. We tried Wednesday and Thursday and both got canceled and moved. That’s what happens when they offer everyday but in the end we got to go and have a great time.
Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Kyoto with our guide and that his knowledge, guidance, and kindness made your experience even more memorable. It's wonderful that you enjoyed each stop, the shabu-shabu lunch, and captured so many great memories despite the rainy weather. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the tour cancellations during the quieter season. We're sorry for the inconvenience and will continue working to improve our scheduling. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours
The trip was worth your time and money. Lunch was superb, our tour guide was very informative and the driver was very courteous. Highly recommended.
Dear valued customer, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and felt it was worth your time and money. It’s wonderful to know that you liked the Kobe beef shabu shabu lunch and found our tour guide informative and our driver courteous. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you again on another trip in Japan in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tour
