About this activity
Book now for a tour with 2 people, experience the glimmer of Kyoto's Sanzen-in Temple moss, experience the Arashiyama train, and get picked up from your hotel in downtown Osaka. No more worrying about route planning and complicated public transportation
Highlights
- What You Can Expect => Duration: 10 hour(s)
- 1 Day => Meal(s) of the Day: 08:00, Pick-up and drop-off at hotels/B&Bs within the Osaka Loop Line
- 08:40, Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
- 09:50, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station
- 10:30, Free time at Sanzen-in Temple
- The vast temple grounds are filled with towering ancient trees, moss-covered grounds, and gurgling streams
- The natural scenery is pleasing to the eye all year round (about 120 minutes, free time, including lunch time, please pay for your own expenses)
- , The beautiful scenery of the Sanzen-in Temple
- The essence of Japanese gardens is fully displayed
- 13:30, Free time in Arashiyama and Sagano area (about 3 hours)
- , Recommended free activities: Experience the Sagano train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano, self-paid) The train offers different views in different seasons
- , Recommended free activities: stroll along the Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail, which is about 500 meters long
- Walk through Nonomiya Shrine and head toward Okochi Sanso to reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, which is also rated as one of the 100 most worthy sounds in Japan
- This is also where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
- The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a very wonderful Japanese garden
- , Recommended free activities: Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Hot Spring, where you can buy Arashiyama specialty desserts and enjoy the deliciousness while soaking in the foot bath
- Let the water of Arashiyama Hot Spring completely eliminate your fatigue after walking
- (Foot bath fee is at your own expense, reference about 200 yen)
- 16:30, The day's tour ends happily and you start to return
- The return time is for reference only
- You may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions
- 16:50, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station
- 17:50, Saibashi and Dotonbori areas (approximately 1 hour, free time)
- , After the tour, guests who booked the get-on and get-off package will be dispersed directly in the Shinsaibashi area
- , Guests who have booked the hotel/homestay drop-off/pick-up package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and then arrange to be taken back to the hotel/homestay to end the trip
Includes
- Service charge
- Driver
- Fuel cost
- Toll fee
- Parking fee
- Personal expenses
- Dining expenses
- Tickets
- Other expenses not mentioned above
Details
Product Info: The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.[Itinerary Overview]: 08:40 Depart from Osaka 09:50Depart from Kyoto 10:30 Sanzen-in Temple (about 120 minutes, free time, including lunch time, you can freely taste various Kyoto delicacies. Please pay for your own expenses) 13:30 Arashiyama Scenic Area (about 3 hours, free to move around) You can freely experience the Arashiyama train, stroll through the bamboo forest, or experience the Arashiyama foot bath. You can freely arrange it. 16:30 Return to Osaka 17:50 Arrive in Osaka Sanzen-in Temple Sanzen-in Temple is located in Ohara, Rakuhoku, Kyoto, and is one of the three temples of the Tendai sect. The vast temple grounds of Sanzen-in Temple are full of towering ancient trees, moss, and gurgling streams. The cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangeas in July, and red leaves in autumn make the natural scenery pleasing to the eye all year round. The two pond-style gardens designed by Kanamori Sokazu - "Jubi-en" and "Yusei-en" are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Sanzen-in Temple in all seasons. The main wooden statue of Amitabha Nyorai and the statues on both sides of the temple are both important national cultural properties. (Tickets: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students) Recommended restaurants near Sanzen-in Temple: Jingmei Tea House mainly provides: soba noodles, tofu dishes, creative cuisine Ichifuku Tea House mainly provides: Udon noodles, soba noodles, rice bowls The main services provided by Ryokawa Tea House are: Udon noodles, Yuba dishes Shinomatsumon mainly offers: Kyoto cuisine, tofu cuisine, and soup leaf cuisine Arashiyama The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, Arashiyama and Sagano. This area is not only rich in cultural attractions, but also has natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains. There are many ancient temples and shrines here. Tenryuji Temple is a world heritage-level monument. There is a famous bamboo forest trail between Nonomiya Shrine and Okochi Sanso. As a holy place for cherry blossoms and maple leaves, Arashiyama attracts a large number of tourists every spring and autumn. Tickets for the Sagano train are often hard to come by, while it is very quiet in winter and summer, suitable for travelers who like quietness. There are many old restaurants, Japanese confectionery shops and cute grocery stores in the Arashiyama area. You can also rent kimonos and rickshaws. It is a very suitable place to slow down. Recommended itinerary (please pay for your own expenses, it is recommended to choose one of the tours) 1. Sagano Train (recommended route: Sagano-Kameoka Station-Sagano) Operating period: from March 1 to December 29 (January and February are winter maintenance periods and the train will not run) Closed on Wednesdays 2. Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama. The bamboo forest trail is about 500 meters long. You can walk through Nonomiya Shrine to Okochi Sanso to reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the sound of wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, which has been rated as one of the 100 most worthy sounds in Japan. This is also where Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The Tenryuji Temple in the trail has a very wonderful Japanese garden scenery. During the Arashiyama Lantern Festival in December every year, the bamboo forest and Togetsukyo Bridge will be illuminated by lights, which is a different scene in winter. 3. Arashiyama Station Foot Bath Onsen HANNARI-HOKKORI Square is deep inside the Arashiyama Station. There is a Japanese foot bath. The foot bath is based on the JR Kyushu Yufuin Station. If you buy seasonal desserts at the store next to it, you can enjoy the foot bath while tasting them. Let the water of Arashiyama Hot Spring completely eliminate your fatigue after walking. Address: 20-2, Saga Tenryuji Zorojicho, Ukyo District, Kyoto City (200 yen usage fee including towel) The foot bath is self-service. First, go to the station information center to buy a ticket, and a towel is attached to wipe your feet. Please wash your feet before bathing. There is a place to wash at the entrance. Shinsaibashi Osaka's most famous shopping street is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores, and small shops. There are all kinds of goods of all grades and styles, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, where you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides, so you can easily enjoy the fun of shopping. Dotonbori Synonymous with Osaka's gourmet food, this street never rests, whether it's day or night. As the birthplace of Osaka's so-called "eat until you drop" food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, Okonomiyaki, and Kinryu Ramen, as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet-famous restaurants, such as the popular Kani Doraku..
Know Before You Go
Reminders: A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date,In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email,Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time. How to Use Your Voucher: Please present your order number. Validity Period: The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration.
What To Bring
Purchase Notice: Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, with no size limit (please note when registering). Children aged 0-2 years old can travel for free if they do not occupy a seat; please inform us in advance; children aged 3 years old and above travel the same as adults. If you do not order the number of children under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat in advance and there are not enough seats on the bus, they will be refused to board and the fee will not be refunded. Driver-guide service (small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day). Reference vehicle types: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: mini bus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day. 【Travel conditions】 Travel origin and destination: Osaka/Kyoto Travel days: Round trip Transportation: Chartered bus Bus company name: Lixing Vision Industry Co., Ltd. Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times Accommodation facilities: None Minimum number of people in a group: 2 Team leader: 1 Tour guide: 0 【Travel planning/implementation】 Operating company name: TUI Group Japan Co., Ltd. Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture License exemption number: Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Registration Travel Industry No. 2-633 Travel Industry Association Name: Full member of Japan Travel Industry Association
Location
540 Ohara Eiin-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
