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10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%
10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%

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Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour, No Lunch (Round-trip from Osaka)

  • Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha/Vairocana Buddha Statue (Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau)

  • Nijo Castle - Ninomaru Palace Carriage Porch (Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office)

  • Deer[Nara Park][Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]

  • Nara Park (Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau)

  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine（Middle Gate)　　(Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine/ Photo Kuwabara Eibun)

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Customers will surely enjoy this 1-day tour which takes an efficient trip around Kyoto and Nara, two historical cities.

2. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan.

3. In Kyoto, learn about Japan's historic structures by visiting places such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

4. In Nara, feel the enduring history and culture at Todai-ji Temple, see wild deer at Nara Park, and appreciate local tradition at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
The tour will also enter the Kasuga Taisha Shrine special visit area. The area has many attractions such as historical gates and structures as well as hanging lanterns in the corridor. Experience up close the Kasugayama Primeval Forest which has remained untouched for over a thousand years.

5. Lunch is not included on this tour. Free time is allotted for the Kyoto Station vicinity, so please have it on your own. For customers with dietary restrictions, please book this plan.

6. An assistant will guide the tour during the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto, and during the transfer from Nara to Osaka after the tour ends.
During the transfer in the morning from Osaka to Kyoto, customers can enjoy traveling aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station.

About Initiatives for Sustainability:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. 
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs




Deer (Nara Park) (Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau)
 

  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Lobby Lounge (not the 19th floor with front desk) / 7:15
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch charges
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 1 day prior to the tour at 15:00 (for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the deadline will be advanced to the preceding weekday).
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- As the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and on days when there is an Imperial Household Agency event, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. If the closed day falls on the 25th, the tour will visit Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.

- Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, and from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3. (Closed on the following day if Tuesday is a holiday.) If closed, Ryoan-ji Temple will be visited instead.

- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.

- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Manyo Botanical Garden will be visited instead.

- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.

- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

in front of Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F Elevator / 07:15

*Not the 19th floor with front desk.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch is not included on this tour. There will be time allotted for the Kyoto Station vicinity. Please purchase your own lunch.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd.

*In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.


*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.

Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:

- Large bus: around 26 people or more

- Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people

- Small bus: around 9-10 people

- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people

- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people

- Taxi: around 1-2 people
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:157:25 Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.

Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of elevator.
Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25

After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.		On Foot 
17:307:50 Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.		Train 
17:408:10 Shin-Osaka Station - Kyoto Station(JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat)
Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat).
Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.		Shinkansen 
1   Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot 
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company].  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  50Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  This castle was built on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*The tour will not enter the Honmaru Palace and Painting Gallery. 
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  45Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  40Kyoto Imperial PalaceSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot 
1  70Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
117:3018:30 Kintetsu Nara Station - Osaka Namba Station(Kintetsu Railway, non-reserved seat)
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
*The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.		Train 
118:1018:30 Tour ends at Osaka Namba StationNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.  Please head back to the hotel on your own.  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
17:157:25 Hotel Granvia OsakaPlease be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.

Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of elevator.
Meet at 7:15, Dep. at 7:25

After the meet-up, walk to JR Osaka Station. The tour will be guided by an assistant until reaching the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F.		On Foot 
17:307:50 Osaka Station - Shin-Osaka Station(JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat))
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.		Train 
17:408:10 Shin-Osaka Station - Kyoto Station(JR Tokaido Shinkansen, non-reserved seat)
Travel in comfort aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen (non-reserved seat).
Please note that seating is not guaranteed as the non-reserved seating section will be used.		Shinkansen 
1   Arrive at Kyoto StationWalk to Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1FOn Foot 
18:208:30 Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company].  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  50Nijo CastleA World Heritage site.  This castle was built on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*The tour will not enter the Honmaru Palace and Painting Gallery. 
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  45Kinkaku-ji TempleA World Heritage site.  The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  40Kyoto Imperial PalaceSee the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
On days when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as an alternative destination. This shrine is famous for the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.  
1   Transfer Bus 
1  60Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot 
1   TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot 
1  70Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot 
1   Transfer Bus 
117:3018:30 Kintetsu Nara Station - Osaka Namba Station(Kintetsu Railway, non-reserved seat)
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
*The tour will be guided by an assistant from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station.		Train 
118:1018:30 Tour ends at Osaka Namba StationNo drop-off service to hotels will be provided.  Please head back to the hotel on your own.  

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