Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kyoto Imperial Palace, 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture

See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.


Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture

This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.
[2024]The tour for 2024 spends 70 minutes here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kasuga Shrine, 61 Saiinkasugacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-0015 Kyoto Prefecture

This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
[2024]The tour for 2024 spends 50 minutes here.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nara, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kinki

The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir.
[2024]The tour for 2024 does NOT visit here.

Duration: 20 minutes

• Professional English guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch (If you choose "With Lunch" option)
• Entry/Admission - Todai-ji Temple
• Entry/Admission - Nijo Castle
• Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple

• Gratuities
• Entrance to Treasures Hall and Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
• The Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays, Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event. As such, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
• Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.
• Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.
• At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
• Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion. (Nara Nagomikan is NOT included in 2024 tour dates)
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
• Seats may not be designated.
• When "With Lunch" option is selected, a set menu meal will be served for lunch. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please make sure to inform us at the time of reservation. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted. Halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.
• This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
• This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI

08:30 AM

Returns to original departure point

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11 hours