Kyoto Discovery
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices:
- On request
MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Visit the majestic shrines of Japan’s ancient capital. Kyoto offers travelers the chance to experience the history and tractions of this vibrant and fascinating city.
This 3-day Kyoto trip is an ideal addition to your Japan itinerary, taking in arguably the country’s most picturesque city.
Staying in Kyoto, you’ll enjoy amazing views over a region that comes alive with the colours of its changing seasons. It’s a magical backdrop for this special UNESCO World Heritage designated city, which contains 17 listed sites, plus a multitude of other important temples and shrines. You could easily spend weeks exploring them all, but an afternoon group tour of the highlights will get you off to a good start. This includes Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple and Kiyomizudera. Take the afternoon at your own pace to explore the rest of the city independently.
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices:
- On request
Itinerary View Trip Map
Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto Hotel by Airport Bus with Meet and Greet
| Duration | 1 Hour |
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Kyoto Tower Hotel
With a stay at Kyoto Tower Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kyoto Tower and within a 5-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kyoto Aquarium and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Toji Temple.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.
At Kyoto Tower Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
| Meal Plan | ROOM and ONLY |
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| Duration | 2 Nights |
Afternoon Half Day Kyoto Tour
Set out this afternoon to visit three elegant temples and shrines, starting with the vermilion-hued Heian Shrine, originally constructed in 1895 to commemorate the city's 1100th anniversary. Continue on to Sanjusangendo Temple, home to the world's longest wooden structure which houses over a thousand life-sized statues of Buddhist deities. Finally, proceed to the hilltop temple Kiyomizudera and admire the views of Kyoto from its wooden veranda. You might also want to catch a few drops of the Otowa waterfall which flows underneath the main hall, known to grant wishes to those who drink it. The tour ends in central Kyoto between 5:30-6:30pm.
| Duration | 4 Hours |
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Kyoto Hotel to Osaka Kansai Airport by Airport Bus
| Duration | 2 Hours |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily except Feb 16, Dec 31 & Jan 1
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Shared arrival and departure airport transfers
- 2 nights moderate accommodations in Kyoto
- Shared Afternoon Half Day Kyoto group tour (Max 50 guests)
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
18 Nov 2021
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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- Prices:
- On request
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Kyoto: Gion Kimono Half Day Tour
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- Prices:
- On request
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- Prices:
- On request
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Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara with Lunch Full Day Tour
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- Prices:
- On request
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Kyoto: Ninja Training at a Ninja Dojo
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- 1.17 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
