Arashiyama & Yasaka Shrine & Nara & Todaiji Day Trip from Osaka: Discover Japan's timeless beauty!

Immerse yourself in Japan’s timeless beauty and cultural heritage on a day trip from Osaka. Discover the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, geisha culture at Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa, and encounter friendly deer at Nara Park.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a scenic bamboo forest located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The grove is known for its tall, towering bamboo stalks that create a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for visitors to Kyoto.

The bamboo grove is easily accessible and can be reached by a short walk from the nearby Tenryuji Temple, another popular attraction in Arashiyama. Visitors can stroll through the grove along a well-maintained path that leads deeper into the forest, and enjoy the rustling sound of the bamboo leaves as they sway in the breeze.

What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Driver or guide gratuities
What's Not Included
  • Personal Consumption
  • Meals and beverages
  • Kimono Experience (At self expense starting from 5000 Japanese Yen)
Additional Information

Discover Japan’s timeless beauty and cultural heritage! Stroll through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, immerse in geisha culture at Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa, and encounter friendly deer at Nara Park. Unforgettable experiences await on this captivating tour!

● Serene walk through the mesmerizing Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, surrounded by towering bamboo trees.

● Cultural immersion in the birthplace of geisha culture at Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa.

● Encounter friendly deer and iconic temples at Nara Park, a unique and heartwarming experience.

Note:

●JPY 2,000 will be charged for kimono experience cancellation within two days before departure

●Kimono Experience Reservation (At self expense starting from 5000 Japanese Yen)

  • JPY 2,000 will be charged for kimono experience cancellation within two days before departure
  • Kimono Experience Reservation (At self expense starting from 5000 Japanese Yen)
Location
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Hilton Plaza West Shopping Mall - Exit 4B 〒530-0001 大阪府大阪市北区梅田2丁目2 ウエスト
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pascalina_l
Jul 10, 2024
Excellent service - Nancy and her friend were very helpful not only throughout the tour. They took time after the tour to help me get some medication because I was unwell. Thank you so much to Nancy and friend ( sorry.. I did not get your name) .
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Departure34135464080
Jun 27, 2024
Visit to Arishayama Bamboo Forest and Grand Buddha Hall with Kimono experience . - It was a wonderful trip, with enough time to enjoy every place we stopped at. We enjoyed the bamboo forest and temple and also Nara Park - Deer land. Nancy our tour guide was excellent and our driver too. We highly recommend this tour.
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Airis_m
Jun 6, 2024
Best tour ever. - This is the best tour ive been so far. I like that you have freedom to roam and not follow a tour guide. They drop you off to the spots and give you time to roam around and come back after certain time. It was the best. Nancy was great. Thank you.
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Nicole_b
May 11, 2024
One day, a lot to see - Kyoto is always a wonderful place, and this tour gave us the opportunity to explore different areas. Nara is beautiful, and the deer are very well respected and comfortable with tourists
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Nicole_b
Apr 17, 2024
Day trip from Osaka - It was a perfect way to see the sites around Osaka. We had ample time on each place to explore and even have a snack. Our guide gave us enough information about each place and even gave us some recommendations on where to eat.
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Footprints767952
Aug 4, 2024
Green Green Bamboo - Beautiful bamboo forest and walking trail though it was short and easy. Public transport can be easily found nearby. Highly recommended for part of Kyoto tour.
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Josemartinlozano
Apr 19, 2024
Very Nice trip. - The bamboo trees are incredible. The excursion are very nice. Nara it's especial and funy. The bus is a litle small, but comfortable.
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Cristina_p
Aug 26, 2024
average guided tour not too engaging - it s an average lef tour not too much information provided about the places visited. Can recommend only if general style is more to visit independently than with a guide.
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Andrew_j
Mar 6, 2024
Great day spoiled by poor booking experience! - This would have been a 5 Star review as the tour itself and the tour guide were amazing HOWEVER Be very careful when booking this tour as there appears to be a mandatory kimono experience if you pick the wrong option when booking… which is 5000 yen per person… I had no idea I had booked this option and was forced to pay 2000 per person cancellation not to do an experience that I had no idea I had booked in the first place!!!! Very very misleading and almost did but didn’t spoil our day Check and double check what you are booking!
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Georgina_w
Feb 18, 2024
Don’t recommend - shuttle bus service - Firstly, the meeting spot was difficult to find. This tour was not a tour - just a shuttle bus service. The guide drops you off at the arrival point and tells you what time to meet back at the bus. Very disappointing as we expected a guide to tell us facts about the places visited and show us around when it was self guided. We would have been better off taking the trains and doing it ourselves. I do not recommend.
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