Historical Kyoto
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 574
Visit the majestic shrines of Japan’s ancient capital. Kyoto offers travelers the chance to experience the history and tradtions 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 the Kyoto Hotel, 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 a morning tour of the highlights will get you off to a good start. This includes Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then take the afternoon at your own pace to explore the rest of the city.
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 574
Itinerary View Trip Map
Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto Hotel by Airport Bus with Meet and Greet
| Duration | 1 Hour |
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ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto
The Ana Crowne Plaza Kyoto is situated in central Kyoto, located near restaurants, shops, and markets. The hotel is ideally positioned for travelling around this unique city and the picturesque natural surroundings. The hotel is right in front of the prominent world heritage site Nijo-Castle. Guests will enjoy this location that is close to the cities of Kobe, Osaka, and Nara. The hotel offers 303 guestrooms that are adorned with bright lighting, rich colors, and an intricate Japanese theme. Guests can enjoy eating at any of the hotel's restaurants, which serve a compilation of international dishes. The ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto is perfect for travelers that want excellent accommodation in a vibrant location.*Images from VFM Leonardo, Inc.
| Meal Plan | Room 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:
- Return airport transfers by coach
- 2 nights' accommodation
- Half-day Kyoto city sightseeing tour
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.
11 Nov 2019
