Exclusive Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka by Train and Taxi

Osaka, Japan

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entrance Fees to Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizudera
Taxi Fare from JR Enmachi Station to Kinkakuji, Kinkakuji to Kiyomizudera, Gion to Kyoto Station

Lunch

To be shouldered by the guest
Breakfast

To be shouldered by the guest
Snacks

To be shouldered by the guest
Dinner

To be shouldered by the guest
Private Car
Public transportation

Train fares will be borne by the guest; therefore, it is recommended to purchase a 1-Day Kansai Area Pass or an ICOCA card.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tennōji Station
10-45 Hideninchō, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0055, Japan
JR Tennnoji Station, Central Gate infront of 7-11 Or please send me a message if you want me to meet you at your accommodation

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Arashiyama

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kinkakuji Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hokan-ji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanamikoji Street

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Exciting Overnight Trip to Kyoto

Helena_C, Oct 2025

We were arriving by cruise ship for an overnight stay in Osaka. We had visited Osaka by cruise ship before and wanted to visit Kyoto and Nara. Due to mobility issues we wanted a private guide and to minimize long walks from busses. We found this tour on Viator to be the closest match to our requests. We originally booked a single day but given the long list of desired sites decided we needed two days. Diego recommended an overnight stay in Kyoto to maximize our touring time and helped us get a hotel room at a cheap rate. The main sites are spread out across the city and it takes quite a while to travel. We used a combination of train and taxis to get around. The only site we missed was the Arashiyama/Bamboo Forest but we were ok with that due to the time it would take to include it and the large crowds that would certainly be there. Plus we saw the small bamboo forest at Kōdaiji Temple. Overall summary: Day 1: Redeemed Rail Pass Voucher Fushimi Inari Shrine Nishki Market (lunch) Yasui Kompiragū Shrine Kiyomizu-dera Temple Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka Yasaka Pagoda Kōdaiji Temple Pontocho Alley (Dinner) Day 2: Nijo Castle Kinkako-ji Temple Conveyer belt Restaurant (lunch) Tōdai-ji Temple (Nara) Overall, a great experience!

Treated like a Queen

Elena_P, Apr 2025

Diego was extremely careful about our needs, he was very open to hear what we wanted to visit and to adjust the itinerary based on our preferences. I totally recommend Diego for future trips and take the opportunity to thank him again for the wonderful time we had together with him and my son!