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A traditional Japanese temple with a golden roof, surrounded by a serene lake and autumn foliage. 1
A bowl of grilled eel on a wooden plate with chopsticks beside it. 2
A traditional Japanese temple with red and green architecture, a statue of a lion-dog, and people ascending the steps. 3
A pathway lined with bright orange torii gates leading to a shrine. 4
A traditional Japanese torii gate with a building in the background. 5
By Vip Japan Tours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$134 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 20m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the wonder of two UNESCO World Heritage sites
    • Enjoy a memorable interaction with the friendly deer at Nara
    • Explore the Bamboo Grove and scenic beauty of Arashiyama
    • Marvel at the iconic 1,000 vermilion torii gates of Fushimi
    • Optional lunch at Kyoto Wasabi Restaurant

Activity location

  • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 【9:00am Meet-up】Kyoto VIP Lounge
    • 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

No Lunch / Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure Meet at 9:00AM

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English

Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$133.72 x 2 AdultsNZ$267.44
Total
Price is NZ$267.44
Until Mon, 16 Nov

No Lunch / Villa Namba Departure (Meet up at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Osaka Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$133.72 x 2 AdultsNZ$267.44
Total
Price is NZ$267.44
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Rice Bowl /Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Kobe Beef Rice Bowl Lunch
Osaka VIP Villa Namba
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$150.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$301.42
Total
Price is NZ$301.42
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Rice Bowl/Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure (Meet 9:00AM)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
  • Food only

Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$150.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$301.42
Total
Price is NZ$301.42
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Vegetarian Curry / Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure Meet at 9:00AM

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
  • Food only

Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$150.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$301.42
Total
Price is NZ$301.42
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Vegetarian Curry / Villa Namba Departure (Meet up at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Osaka Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$150.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$301.42
Total
Price is NZ$301.42
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Eel Rice Bowl /Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

This option includes Eel Rice Bowl (Unagi Don) lunch.
Osaka VIP Villa Namba
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$165.44 x 2 AdultsNZ$330.88
Total
Price is NZ$330.88
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Eel Rice Bowl/Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure (Meet 9:00AM)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
  • Food only

This option includes Eel Rice Bowl (Unagi Don) lunch.
Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$165.44 x 2 AdultsNZ$330.88
Total
Price is NZ$330.88
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu / Kyoto Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
  • Food only

Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$173.38 x 2 AdultsNZ$346.76
Total
Price is NZ$346.76
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu/Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu Lunch
Osaka VIP Villa Namba
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$173.38 x 2 AdultsNZ$346.76
Total
Price is NZ$346.76
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki / Kyoto Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes9h 20m
    9h 20m
  • English
  • Food only

Kyoto VIP Lounge
(Meeting Time: 09:00／Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10 AM
Price details
NZ$173.38 x 2 AdultsNZ$346.76
Total
Price is NZ$346.76
Until Mon, 16 Nov

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch
Osaka VIP Villa Namba
(Meeting Time: 07:50／Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page for the meeting point reference.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$173.38 x 2 AdultsNZ$346.76
Total
Price is NZ$346.76
Until Mon, 16 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English / Chinese-speaking Guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee to Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Admission fee to Todaiji temple
  • Exclusions
    Deer senbei (Deer crackers)

Know before you book

    • This tour will operate rain or shine, with cancellations only occurring in extreme weather conditions, such as typhoons. We recommend checking the weather forecast independently in advance, as any changes or cancellations will follow our policy.
    • Tour schedules may be subject to time changes or adjustments without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, or unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware that there may be shorter itinerary times or delays in returning to the designated location.
    • Please understand that depending on the number of participants, commentary may be provided in both English and Chinese on the same bus.
    • The tour may be cancelled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.
    • Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
    • Please adhere to the scheduled time, as we cannot accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect everyone’s time. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals or arrivals at the wrong location, even if contact is made prior to departure.
    • In case of severe traffic due to holidays or adverse weather conditions, some planned attractions may be omitted without refunds. We recommend guests check their travel dates carefully in advance.
    • Contact number may not be responsive on all channels outside of our business hours, which are 9:30 AM–6:30 PM JST (Monday–Friday).

What you can expect

  • Begin your day from a VIP Lounge in Osaka or Kyoto and embark on a journey full of wonder and discovery!

    Start your adventure in Nara, Japan's ancient capital. Visit the iconic Nara Park, where you can interact with friendly, free-roaming deer that symbolise the city. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through this historic park. Then, explore Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for being the world’s largest wooden structure and housing the awe-inspiring 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue. This magnificent temple offers a stunning combination of cultural heritage and impressive architecture that will leave you in awe.

    For Travellers Who Have Selected the Lunch Option:
    Savour a delicious Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu/ Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/ Kobe Beef Rice Bowl lunch at Kyoto Wasabi Restaurant, a world-renowned beef, famous for its tender texture and intricate marbling. Kobe beef is one of Japan’s three major Wagyu breeds and is considered the finest in quality. Its delicate texture melts in your mouth, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. You may also choose a superb Pork shabu-shabu, a comforting and elegant dish that showcases the refined flavours of Kyoto cuisine. Eel Rice Bowl (Unagi Don), a beloved Japanese speciality featuring tender, grilled eel glazed with a rich, savory-sweet sauce and served over a bowl of steamed rice. For vegetarian guests, a flavourful Vegetarian Curry is also available, offering a satisfying meat-free option with aromatic Japanese-style curry served with rice.

    For Travellers Who Have Selected the No Lunch Option: Enjoy free time to have lunch at your leisure in Arashiyama. Choose from traditional dining spots or explore local culinary delights to suit your preferences.

    Next, head to the peaceful beauty of Arashiyama. Wander through the famous Bamboo Forest, where towering green stalks create a unique and calming atmosphere as sunlight filters through. This enchanting path offers an unforgettable experience.

    Itinerary Details:

    For Travellers Who Have Selected the Lunch Option: (50 mins. for lunch, followed by 60 mins. in Arashiyama.)

    For Travellers Who Have Selected the No Lunch Option: (120 mins. in Arashiyama)

    Continue your journey to Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its gold-leaf exterior and serene gardens. With your included ticket, marvel at the pavilion’s shimmering reflection on the surrounding pond.

    Conclude your day at Fushimi Inari Shrine,

Location

Activity location

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    Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    【9:00am Meet-up】Kyoto VIP Lounge
    • 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    【7:50am Meet-up】VIP Villa Namba
    • 1
    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan