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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

1. From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

See the iconic landmarks in Nara and Kyoto in one day on a private trip with hotel pickup and drop-off from Osaka, Kyoto, or Kobe. Encounter deers at Nara Park, see a grand Buddha statue at Todaiji, visit the torri gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine, stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and more. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to Nara Park, home to thousands of freely roaming deers. Buy some crackers to feed the deer, or grab a snack from one of the many tea houses. Walk through Nara Park and reach the Todaiji Temple or the “Great Eastern Temple”. Discover a priceless trove of history and culture at Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See one of Japan's most famous and historically significant Buddhist temple complexes. Visit the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) and see the majestic 15-meter-tall large bronze statue of Buddha. Next, walk through a sea of vermillion-red torri gates of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. Next up is Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. See 3 floors, each with its own different style of architecture. Admire the top 2 floors completely covered in gold leaf. Finally, visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest together with the Arashiyama Kimono Forest. Choose to ride the Sagano Romantic Train, known during spring for scenic views of cherry blossoms and in fall for the brilliant colors of maple leaves. Cross the Togetsukyo wood bridge across the Katsura River.

From Osaka: Kobe Private Day Tour

2. From Osaka: Kobe Private Day Tour

Explore everything in Kobe. Enjoy the utmost convenience as you discover the must-sees of the city aboard a comfortable vehicle. You can fully customize your own itinerary! Let the friendly driver pick you up from your hotel in Osaka and help you find the most efficient route to get you to all the sights. Choose from two vehicles available, a 7-seater or 10-seater vehicle, depending on your travel party needs. At the end of the day, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or any other destination of your choice in Kobe or Osaka—easy and hassle-free!

From Osaka: 10-hour Private Customized Tour to Nara

3. From Osaka: 10-hour Private Customized Tour to Nara

Our 10-hour customizable private car tour is the best way to visit the charming and culturally enriching city of Nara. Visit the world's largest bronze Buddha statue and greet wild deer in Nara Park, the home of around 1,200 wild deer. Wander in the Nara Town Historic District, where you can get lost in ancient buildings, gardens, and temples to immerse yourselves in the most authentic Nara culture. Learn more about Nara's history and culture in Toshodai-ji Temple. With our private car and professional driver, you won't have to worry about transportation, navigation, or language barriers. Our private car tour is perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, and groups. We can pick you up and drop you off at your preferred location in Osaka, whether it's your hotel, airport, or train station. The English-speaking tour guide is optional. Our guide will provide local insights and stories about each destination, making your tour informative and engaging. Itinerary Example: 8:00 AM - The chartered driver will pick you up at your designated location. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Departure from Osaka to Nara (journey about 1 hour). 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit Nara Park, including the main attractions of Nara Park, such as Todai-ji and Daibutsu-den, and admire the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit the Nara Town Historic District, stroll through traditional streets, and admire ancient buildings, gardens, and temples such as Kasuga Taisha and Horyu-ji Temple. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant or snack bar. Please note that lunch fare is not included in the package. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Visit other attractions in Nara, such as the Nara National Museum and Toshodai-ji Temple, to learn more about Nara's history and culture. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit Nara's Hankaku Bookstore and street shops for souvenirs and specialty items. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Return to Osaka, the driver will take you back to the designated location to end the trip. Please note that the above schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the charter driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Osaka: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Private Vehicle

4. Osaka: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Private Vehicle

Discover how Osaka has centuries more history than Tokyo and a merchant culture that still strongly resonates today on this full-day guided tour by private vehicle.  First stop is a visit to the Osaka Castle, where you will explore the grounds and enjoy the view of the castle’s exterior. Then, visit what is said to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, Shitennoji.  Next, head to Shin-sekai. A short stroll around the area will show you typical foods, games, and Osaka's famously bad fashion sense. After lunch, visit the Harukas building to admire views across the city as you soar up a glass elevator. At the basement of this tall building is a local marketplace with some of the finest foods on display, such as Kobe beef and high end sushi.  You will then explore Dotonbori, sometimes compared to New York's Times Square. Explore the side streets and hear interesting stories from your guide. Finally, visit the market of Kuromon Ichiba, where there's a deep history and unique vibe.

From Osaka: Kyoto Private Day Tour

5. From Osaka: Kyoto Private Day Tour

Explore everything in Kyoto. Enjoy the utmost convenience as you discover the must-sees of the city aboard a comfortable vehicle. You can fully customize your own itinerary! Let the friendly driver pick you up from your hotel in Osaka and help you find the most efficient route to get you to all the sights. Choose from two vehicles available, a 7-seater or 10-seater vehicle, depending on your travel party needs. At the end of the day, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or any other destination of your choice in Kyoto or Osaka—easy and hassle-free!

From Osaka: Nara Customizable Private Day Tour

6. From Osaka: Nara Customizable Private Day Tour

Design your own custom itinerary and spend 10 hours exploring your favorite attractions in Nara, an ancient city that used to be the capital of Japan. Admire the deer of Nara Park, the famous five-story pagoda at Kofukuji Temple, and the 12 statues at Shin-Yakushiji Temple. Travel in a 7 or 10-seater vehicle. Meet your friendly driver at your hotel in Osaka and design your own route based on the sites you want to visit. Choose either a 7-seater or 10-seater to accommodate your travel party. Head to the locations of your choosing in Nara with your own customized itinerary. Decide to go to the Horyuji Temple, one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, or Todaiji Temple, known for its large Buddha statue, or other temples. Afterward, view the wild deer roaming freely in Nara Park, and marvel at the ponds in Isuien Garden. Finish your trip after 10 hours.

ALL-IN Private Tour KYOTO w/Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

7. ALL-IN Private Tour KYOTO w/Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

p>Explore and Experience the Traditional City of Kyoto Japan. Where you can enjoy sightseeing, cultural and historical places in Kyoto. Ejy playing with the monkeys at Iwatayama monkey park. Together with the Kimono Forest, where you can rent a kimono and have a memorable Japanese style experience on your trip. Next is Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.We will also visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Fushimi Inari is therefore a Shinto shrine but unique with its never ending sea of iconic red/orange torri style gates arching over the pathway. And ofcourse We will never let you miss out the beautiful and famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama is famous for its Sagano Romantic Train ride, whether during spring for its cherry blossoms or autumn for the brilliant colors of its maple leaves. And ofcourse We will never let you miss out the Unesco heritage of kyoto called kiyomizu dera

From Osaka: 10-hour Private Custom Tour to Kyoto

8. From Osaka: 10-hour Private Custom Tour to Kyoto

Our 10-Hour customizable private car tour is the best way to visit cultutal-enriching city Kyoto. Visiting the most attractive buildings in Kyoto called Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, you can experience the cultural charm of Kyoto by exploring traditional architectural styles and surrounding views. Later accepting blessing and praying for good luck at Yasaka Shrine. Wandering around Hanami-koji and Sannenzaka like local people, you can immerse yourself in the traditional style of Kyoto. With our private car and professional driver, you won't have to worry about transportation, navigation, or language barriers. Our private car tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups. We can pick you up and drop you off at your preferred location in Osaka, whether it's your hotel, airport, or train station. The English-speaking tour guide is optional. Our guide will provide local insights and stories about each destination, making your tour informative and engaging. Default Itinerary 8:00 AM - The chartered driver will pick you up at your designated location. 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Departure from Osaka to Kyoto (journey about 1 hour and 30 minutes). 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit Kinkaku-ji and admire the magnificent temple and beautiful gardens. 10:35 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit Kiyomizu-dera to experience traditional Japanese architecture and breathtaking views. 12:35 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant or snack bar. Please note that lunch fare is not included in the package. 1:35PM - 3:00PM: Visit Yasaka Shrine and experience the traditional atmosphere and culture. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Stroll through the traditional streets of Hanami-koji and Sannenzaka, admiring the quaint buildings and shops. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Arrive in Osaka, the driver will take you back to the designated location and end the trip. Please note that the above schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the charter driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Osaka: Private Customizable Day Tour

9. Osaka: Private Customizable Day Tour

Explore everything in Osaka. Enjoy the utmost convenience as you discover the must-sees of the city aboard a comfortable vehicle. You can fully customize your own itinerary! Let the friendly driver pick you up from your hotel and help you find the most efficient route to get you to all the sights. Choose from two vehicles available, a 7-seater or 10-seater vehicle, depending on your travel party needs. At the end of the day, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or any other destination of your choice in Osaka—easy and hassle-free!

Kyoto/Kobe/Osaka: Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Private Tour

10. Kyoto/Kobe/Osaka: Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Private Tour

Start the tour with pick up from central Osaka, Kobe or Kyoto and travel to historic Kyoto. Over the course of the day, you'll be presented with a balanced view of this historic city and its surroundings. The Arashiyama district is the first stop, and it is here where you'll be introduced to Japanese garden and temple design. Tenryu-ji Temple has one of the most outstanding, timeless examples of Japanese gardens surrounding it's simple-but-majestic temple buildings. Then it's time for a walk up through the famous bamboo grove - a photo opportunity not to be missed - before arriving at the entrance to luxurious Okochi Sanso. Here you will try some matcha (Japanese green tea), before exploring the winding paths that connect the buildings, views, and garden areas. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a stroll alongside the river, then have free time for lunch and even a bit of shopping, if you wish. Next, enjoy the atmospheric streets of the Goin district, complete with a gurgling stream and rows of traditional tea house and restaurant buildings.  Not far from the Gion is Fushimi Inari-taisha, arguably the most famous Shinto shrine complex in the entire region. After having a look around you'll end your tour with a visit to the famous Torii gate.

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We had a such a great time on this full day Osaka tour. Kevin was really great and friendly and such a knowledgeable English speaking guide. He knows everything there is to know about Osaka and Japan. The day was very well planned and having a car made the day so much more relaxing and effortlessly fun! Communication before the tour was also great, we knew before our trip started we were in good hands! He even showed us parts of Osaka we wouldn’t have on our own, just like a local. Very worthwhile if visiting Osaka. Can’t wait to come back again some day!

Levi, our tour guide is excellent. He knows very well the history of Japan. Very friendly, accommodating and helpful. He is full of vibrant and very passionate with his work. This tour is worth every penny.

Great experience to. Explore every things new in city tour of Osaka had a dream city tour with my guide & cover almost each & every sport in day tour from 9 am till 5.30 pm evening .