Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Todaiji & Nara Park

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Discover the history and religions of ancient Japan's capital of Kyoto and Nara. See Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Todaiji & Nara Park. This tour is all about the most famous spots that a traveler should visit at least once.

Begin your excursion in the morning at "Arashiyama" a notable for its view of cherry blossoms and color of autumn leaves, the bridge "Togetsukyo" which spans across Katsura River is a central landmark and the most highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forest! Walk a pleasantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. Spotted in the bamboo forest. The large "Okame-Ishi" rock is a famous power spot, and is said your wish will come true within a year if you rub the rock. Pause your tour for lunch, then re-board your bus to Kinkaku-ji (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha.

Move on next to Nara Park, you’ll find Todai-ji Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main gate to Todai-ji Temple is a national treasure and the Great Buddha of Nara which commonly known as Nara-no-Daibutsu. Finish your excursion at Nara’s Deer Park, a famous section of Nara Park.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hearton Nishi-Umeda Hotel or Namba - Osaka City Air Terminal OCAT. The symbol at the meeting point is "Limon" or "Heart Tour".
Duration: 6 hours.
Pick-up time: From Hearton Nishi-Umeda Hotel at 8:30am. From Namba - Osaka City Air Terminal OCAT at 9am.
Start/opening time: From Hearton Nishi-Umeda Hotel at 10:20am. From Namba - Osaka City Air Terminal OCAT at 10:20am.
End/closing time: From Hearton Nishi-Umeda Hotel at 4:40pm. From Namba - Osaka City Air Terminal OCAT at 4:40pm.
Drop-off time: From Hearton Nishi-Umeda Hotel at 5:40pm. From Namba - Osaka City Air Terminal OCAT at 5:40pm.
Languages: English.