Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka including Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji and Kyoto Imperial Palace
by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥26,400Overview
This morning tour lasts about 4 hours and 40 minutes and is led by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for guests starting from Kyoto. For those joining from Osaka, an English-speaking assistant accompanies the group from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti. The tour begins with a visit to Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Visitors spend approximately 50 minutes exploring the castle grounds and the Ninomaru Palace, known for its elaborate carvings and decorations. The tour does not include entry to the Honmaru Palace or the Painting Gallery. If Nijo Castle is closed on the scheduled day, the tour visits Ryoan-ji Temple instead. Next, the group proceeds to Kinkaku-ji Temple, another World Heritage Site. Guests have about 45 minutes to see the golden Shariden building, which houses Buddha's ashes, and to walk around the surrounding pond and garden. The final stop is the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of the Emperor until roughly 150 years ago. Visitors spend around 40 minutes at the palace. When the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour goes to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where guests can see the main hall designated as a national treasure. If the closure falls on the 25th of the month, the tour visits Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead. Admission fees and transportation between these locations are included in the tour price. Food, drinks, and hotel pick-up or drop-off are not included. The order of visits may change depending on traffic and conditions. The tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto Station; return transportation to Osaka is not included for those who started there.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nijo Castle
This World Heritage Site was constructed under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. Visitors spend about 50 minutes exploring the castle grounds and the Ninomaru Palace, which features elaborate carvings and decorations. The tour does not include entry to the Honmaru Palace or the Painting Gallery.
50 min
Kinkaku-ji Temple
This World Heritage Site is famous for its wooden structure covered in thin layers of pure gold. The temple is surrounded by a pond and garden. Visitors have about 45 minutes to explore the temple area and its surroundings.
45 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
The Kyoto Imperial Palace served as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. Visitors spend around 40 minutes here. When the palace is closed, the tour visits Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. This shrine is known for its dedication to the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially notable during plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. If the closure falls on the 25th, the alternative stop is Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet at Hotel Granvia Osaka, 1st Floor (in front of the elevator). Not the 19th-floor front desk. We will then walk to JR Osaka Station. An assistant will guide you to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, where you will meet other tour participants.
End point
[From Kyoto or Osaka] The tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti, across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka including Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji and Kyoto Imperial Palace
by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥26,400Overview
This morning tour lasts about 4 hours and 40 minutes and is led by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for guests starting from Kyoto. For those joining from Osaka, an English-speaking assistant accompanies the group from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti. The tour begins with a visit to Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Visitors spend approximately 50 minutes exploring the castle grounds and the Ninomaru Palace, known for its elaborate carvings and decorations. The tour does not include entry to the Honmaru Palace or the Painting Gallery. If Nijo Castle is closed on the scheduled day, the tour visits Ryoan-ji Temple instead. Next, the group proceeds to Kinkaku-ji Temple, another World Heritage Site. Guests have about 45 minutes to see the golden Shariden building, which houses Buddha's ashes, and to walk around the surrounding pond and garden. The final stop is the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of the Emperor until roughly 150 years ago. Visitors spend around 40 minutes at the palace. When the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed to visitors, the tour goes to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where guests can see the main hall designated as a national treasure. If the closure falls on the 25th of the month, the tour visits Nishi Hongan-ji Temple instead. Admission fees and transportation between these locations are included in the tour price. Food, drinks, and hotel pick-up or drop-off are not included. The order of visits may change depending on traffic and conditions. The tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto Station; return transportation to Osaka is not included for those who started there.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nijo Castle
This World Heritage Site was constructed under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. Visitors spend about 50 minutes exploring the castle grounds and the Ninomaru Palace, which features elaborate carvings and decorations. The tour does not include entry to the Honmaru Palace or the Painting Gallery.
50 min
Kinkaku-ji Temple
This World Heritage Site is famous for its wooden structure covered in thin layers of pure gold. The temple is surrounded by a pond and garden. Visitors have about 45 minutes to explore the temple area and its surroundings.
45 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
The Kyoto Imperial Palace served as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. Visitors spend around 40 minutes here. When the palace is closed, the tour visits Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. This shrine is known for its dedication to the god of learning, and its main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially notable during plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons. If the closure falls on the 25th, the alternative stop is Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet at Hotel Granvia Osaka, 1st Floor (in front of the elevator). Not the 19th-floor front desk. We will then walk to JR Osaka Station. An assistant will guide you to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, where you will meet other tour participants.
End point
[From Kyoto or Osaka] The tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti, across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.