1-Day Tour to Meet Adorable Deer in Kyoto and Nara: Kiyomizu Temple, Shiji Trail, Gion・Hanamikoji, Yasaka Shrine, Todaiji Temple

08: 40 Osaka 
Start your beautiful journey today
Meet up and get off the bus: 8:40 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
On-ground pick-up package：9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Hotel and B&B pick-up/drop-off/pick-up package: 07:30-08:30 Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line
    
We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.
The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
10:00am Kyoto
Kiyomizudera area(About 2.5 hours, including lunch time on your own, free to move around)
In autumn, Kiyomizu Temple is filled with red leaves all over the mountains and fields, which is so beautiful. The red leaves in front of the grand stage in the main hall are the most beautiful.
Recommended itinerary
Recommendation 1: Kiyomizu Temple (Please pay for the ticket fees yourself)-Nissanzaka-Ishibaka-koji-Gion·Hanami-koji-Yasaka Shrine
VIPs can choose to visit some attractions according to their own preferences and physical strength~
Recommendation 2: Kimono experience. Interested guests can change into kimono, stroll through the ancient streets, and visit Kiyomizu Temple to leave the most beautiful moment.
(You can choose to return kimono from Kiyomizudera Temple shops. Please bear your own expenses)
Attractions
【Kiyomizu Temple】A world cultural heritage and a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a Japanese national treasure. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It is a Japanese shrine for making connections and praying for luck in love.(Admission fee: Adults: 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen) Please pay for yourself
[Two and three years ago]Ninnenzaka and Sannennzaka, located outside Kiyomizudera Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as Japan's "Important Traditional Buildings Preservation Area". On both sides of the stone slope are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style. Various delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts are dazzling.
【Shiji Trail】Turn right at the end of Ninnianzaka and continue walking north. You will see the Shibei Path. There are fewer tourists here. There are elegant traditional Japanese houses on both sides of the cobblestone path, which makes people feel like they are going back in time and far away. Noisy, return to tranquility.
【Gion・Hanamikoji】In the ancient and famous Flower Street, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto in the 1960s. There are still dozens of geisha teachers training in traditional tea ceremony, ikebana, guqin, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, and bunraku. When you walk into Flower Street, you will be greeted by an ancient style: there are teahouses with exquisite facades on both sides, and wooden lattice windows and doors are closed... This is a mysterious path that runs from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, while the southern section is traditional. Both the north and the south have their own styles and trends.
【Yasaka Shrine】The shrine located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in the Kansai region. There is a special place for asking for fortune-telling, writing on ema and asking for protection. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema that prays for love is very popular.
(You can taste local Kyoto style lunch by yourself, admire the ancient buildings full of Japanese flavor, and keep taking pictures with your mobile phone camera)
13:00 Kyoto 
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine(About 70 minutes, free time)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate" and attracts countless tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first among the "most popular Japanese attractions among foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Bit. Let's pray for ourselves and our dear family here.
In addition, the ema of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is also unique. It is shaped like a white fox and can be imaginatively painted into various expressions.
15:30 Nara 
Nara Park(About 1.5 hours, free time)
"Nara Park" where you can see "deer and maple leaves" at the same time
gardenThe red leaves inside are even more gorgeous in contrast to the bright green of the evergreen trees.
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City.Todaiji Temple,Kasuga Taisha ShrineAll of Nara’s scenic spots and historic sites are here, and it is a must-visit place when visiting Nara. located near the parkWakakusayamaIt is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara, and traditional events such as the "Wakakusa Yakiyama" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the largest concentration of deer here. Feeding the cute deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to tourists when they see deer cakes in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer that will knock you down.
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Attractions
【Todaiji Temple】(Please bear your own expenses)Also known as the Dai Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Buddha and serve as the main temple of Japanese temples. It is the headquarters of the Kegon Sect. Two fires destroyed the building, and the current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, with a front width of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters, is the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a large Buddha statue of 99 Lushuna Buddha that is more than 15 meters high. There are also South Gate, February Hall, March Hall, etc. in Dongdai Temple.(Admission fee: Todaiji Temple Main Hall: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children; Todaiji Main Hall + Museum: 1,000 yen for adults, 400 yen for children) 
17:00 Return
We happily ended the day's tour and started to return.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
18:00 Osaka
Guests will either drop off at Nihonbashi Exit 2 area or end the tour at their hotel in Osaka city.
Guests who selected the hotel transfer package but choose to continue exploring on their own will end the tour on-site (this will be regarded as a voluntary waiver of the return transfer service, and the transfer fee is non-refundable).
Guests who selected the "meet-up/drop-off at meeting point" package will be dismissed at the drop-off location to end the tour.
Guests who booked the hotel or accommodation transfer package, please wait for the shuttle vehicle to arrive. You will be sent back to your hotel or accommodation to officially end the tour.
【Shinsaibashi】The most famous shopping street in Osaka, home to large department stores, major drugstore chains, long-established specialty shops, and small boutiques. It offers a wide range of products in various styles and price ranges. Popular character stores like Hello Kitty and Disney also have branches here. It's a favorite destination for beauty lovers, with numerous drugstores offering a wide selection of cosmetics and skincare products. Most stores have Chinese-speaking staff and accept UnionPay, making shopping convenient and enjoyable.
【Dotonbori】Known as the symbol of Osaka's gourmet culture, this bustling street is lively day and night. Considered the birthplace of Osaka's famous "kuidaore" (eat till you drop) culture, Dotonbori is packed with delicious street food such as takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and Kinryu Ramen. You'll also find traditional izakayas and trendy restaurants, including the iconic Kani Doraku crab restaurant, a favorite among Chinese visitors.
 
 
 
 

* The above itinerary is for reference only. The specific attractions, tour sequence and time may be changed according to the situation on the day.
* Due to the high volume of tourism in Japan, traffic congestion is common on weekends and public holidays. Return trips are often delayed, sometimes by 2-3 hours. We recommend not scheduling other activities on the evening of your tour's conclusion, as it may interfere with the itinerary.

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