Kyoto to Nara tour

As soon as you fly into Kansai International Airport on the artificial island in the Sea of Japan, Kyoto seizes your attention. The profound beauty of the place leads you to the pensive mood when you enjoy the splendor of the gardens which showcases the astounding impact on the landscape and elaborately designed templates. For all these features and virtues, this has become the perfect place for Zen meditation in “Kyoto uncovered” trip program.

If you want you can learn how to prepare mouthwatering Japanese cuisine that you like most. Along with the observation, take a slight pause to watch the most revered shrines such as Kasuga Taosja, Todaiji etc. in Nara. Before returning Kyoto, you can uncover the beauty and purity of Kiyomizu Temple (Pure Water Temple). The veranda of the temple is up to 13 meters in height that protrudes out from the main hall for unhindered views.

Finish your leisurely day by strolling through the soothing Higashiyama district. The entire lane is full of charming shops of souvenirs, shops for sweets and pickles, including Kiyomizu Yaki pottery. In a word, Kyoto to Nara tour will give you ample pleasure and relaxing insight into Japans culture.

Enjoy the hot onsen splash baths and fall asleep in the traditional Japanese style of the comfortable Ryokan. You can enjoy Tatami mat & futon comfort here. Along with the modern amenities, enjoy the superior shoji-style sliding doors and unique culture of Japanese hospitality.

Kyoto to Nara tour

Arrive at Kansai international airport which is built on Seto Island Sea, the most attractive man-made island and the body of water is connected to the Pacific Ocean.
As soon as you arrive at the airport, you will be welcomed by our representatives who will transfer you safely to your hotel by a shuttle journey of 1.5 hours.

The rest part of the day is your leisure.

Kyoto to Nara Tour – DAY 2 – Kyoto (B,D)

After breakfast, explore the former Imperial Capital with a proficient local guide. With the exclusive bus service, you will be taken to visit some of the World Heritage Sites of Kyoto.
You will start the day with a visit to Nijo Castle.

This is a unique castle built by the founder of Edo Shogunate at his Kyoto residence and is encircled with the stunning gardens. The main building Momoyama (1603 AD) is famous for its architectural beauty, decorated sliding doors and the sweet “chirping” nightingale floors.

The next schedule of Kyoto to Nara tour is to visit Kinkakuji, the reputed Golden Pavilion. This was build for tedious days of the retirement of Shogun. After his death, this has become the great Buddhist temple according to his request.

Our proficient guides will take to the Daitoku-Ji Zen Temple complex consisting of other 22 sub-temples. The visit to Daisen-in, one of the sub-temples will make you feel the spiritual touch and serenity in the lap of nature among the exclusive Zen rock gardens of Japan. This is the most exclusive place for Zazen meditation.
After finishing lunch, you have a special experience to learn cooking Japanese dishes.

In the afternoon, you will be taken out to walk the mile-long Nishiki covered food markets. The lovers of food can enjoy buying various types of Japanese dry and covered food to prepare them at home. Our guide will help you to buy them for your cooking class. This is the great mart of buying local Japanese production.
As soon as the visiting of market completes, you will be taken to travel through the back lanes of Kyoto. You can enjoy sipping the sake brewery at is preparing house, and then visiting at the wooden townhouse, you can start your cooking class. You will be taught how to prepare rolled sushi, cooked salad with seasonal fruits, miso soup and so on. It is a wonder that you have prepared your evening meal in the air of learning!

Again you are free to enjoy Kyoto with our local guide and then come back to the hotel.

Enjoy overnight at Kyoto.

Kyoto to Nara Tour – DAY 3 – Kyoto / Nara (B)

After a healthy breakfast, you will be taken out for a train journey about 45 minutes for having a tantalizing Kyoto to Nara tour.

Nara was the famous capital of Japan for 74 years in the 8th century. A lot of shrines are also built from that time and still they are surviving against the besieged atmosphere.
At first, we shall take you to visit Todaiji temple, the largest wooden structure in the world which is the home to the largest Buddha of Japan. Then, you will visit Kasuga Taisha, the most celebrated shrine at Nara. You will also enjoy a thrilling experience at Nara Park. This is also called the Deer Park by the local people as a number of tame deer stay there.

As soon as you complete your lunch, we will finish going forth and visit Kiyomizu (Pure Water) Temple after returning to Kyoto. You can enjoy a wide view of the entire Kyoto by jutting out over the 13 meter-high veranda of this temple. It is an amazing fact that you the main hall and the veranda is built without the use of nails or joiners.

Finish up the day with the tedious strolls through the beautiful atmosphere of Higashiyama district. The busy lanes will lead you to Kiyomizu and are filled with quaint shops selling souvenirs, sweets and pickles and also the exclusive Kiyomizu-yaki pottery.

Stay enjoyed overnight in Kyoto

Kyoto to Nara Tour – DAY 4 – Kyoto departure (B)
After breakfast, prepare to leave the beauty of Kyoto. Our shuttle will pick you up & drop you at the airport.

From the moment you land at the airport on the man-made island in Japan’s Inland Sea, Kyoto grabs your attention with its profound glory, from its contemplative gardens that showcase the astounding control over natural landscapes to its intricately designed temples. These features provide the perfect grounds for a spot of Zen meditation in our ‘Kyoto Uncovered’ program.

Kyoto to Nara tour – TOUR DURATION: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Kyoto to Nara tour – TOUR OPERATES: Year Round / On Demand
Kyoto to Nara tour – TOUR PRICE: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Kyoto to Nara tour – Our Services Include:
Hotel accommodation in twin room with daily breakfast.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Airport Meet and Greet and return airport transfers
English speaking local guide (Day 2 & 3)
All transport and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary on Days 2 & 3
Information Pack

Kyoto to Nara tour – Our Services Do Not Include:
International and domestic flights (quoted separately).
Meals other than mentioned above.
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.).
Travel insurance (please see below).
Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.

Kyoto to Nara tour – Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Japan tour to your individual specifications.