Guided day tour from Osaka to Nara Park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari
Overview
Discover the cultural richness of Japan on a guided tour from Osaka. Explore Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Arashiyama's beauty.
Highlights
- You'll explore three iconic Japanese sites on a full-day guided tour from Osaka
- At Nara Park, you'll see wild deer and the giant Buddha statue at Todai-ji Temple
- You'll wander through the famous path of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
- The journey includes free time in Arashiyama with its renowned Bamboo Grove
- Your guide will share insights about local culture and history throughout the trip
Join a full-day excursion to Nara Park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Shrine departing from Osaka. Meet your guide and board a comfortable vehicle to begin your journey.
Your first stop is Nara Park, renowned for its wild deer and historical landmarks such as the Todai-ji Temple with its colossal Buddha statue. Here, you'll spend around 1 hour strolling through the gardens and soaking in the views of Mount Wakakusa. From there, you'll move on to explore Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its endless path of red torii gates. Here, you'll have approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. You can make a wish for good fortune and design your own fox-shaped ema plaque. This spiritual site offers many photo opportunities and profound cultural significance.
The adventure continues in Arashiyama where you'll have 2 hours and a half of free time to discover its beauty. Optional highlights include a ride on the Sagano Romantic Train through charming valleys, a peaceful walk through the Bamboo Grove — one of Japan’s most photographed spots, or a relaxing traditional foot bath at the station. You could also stroll through the Kimono Forest, an art display of 600 glowing kimono poles, and make a wish at the mystical Dragon Pond. After a fulfilling day, you'll return to Kyoto before heading back to Osaka around 6 pm.
What's included
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Train ticket
Meeting & pickup
Meet your tour guide at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), located at 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with a Gogoday Travel logo on it. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour starts.
Additional info
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Sagano Romantic Train ticket (optional) is not included and may sell out during peak seasons. A standard one-way ticket costs 880 yen for adults (12 years or older), 440 yen for children (1-11 years), free for infants under 1 year old.
Know in advance:
- The night before your trip, you will receive an email with important information, such as the phone number of the tour guide and the licence plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
- The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions
- Some attractions may experience heavy crowds, particularly during peak travel seasons
- No refunds for latecomers or no-shows
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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