OutdoorsOsaka
3 Day Kansai Highlights, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
About
Start in Osaka with a lively 4-hour city tour filled with local energy, food, culture, and some of the city’s most famous sights.
In Nara, spend 5 relaxing hours exploring peaceful temples, historic areas, and Nara Park, where you can meet the friendly deer that have become one of the city’s symbols.
- Private experience
What to expect
Day 1: Osaka
- 1Osaka CastleVisit one of the most iconic structure in Osaka, full of history, and specially during the spring you can see more than 3,000 cherry blossom trees. 1 hr Admission not included
- 2ShitennojiVisit the first official temple of Japan, and learn with the help of your guide the difference between Buddhism and Shintoism 40 min Admission not included
- 3ShinsekaiVisit the 'New World', where the city comes a live, but is also 'Frozen in time', discover the history behind the Tsutenkaku tower and the beginning of the Kushikatsu 30 min
- 4Kuromon MarketVisit the fish market of Osaka with over 200 years of history. 30 min
- 5DotomboriWalk thorught one of the most famous and iconic street in Japan, where you can eat loads of food and do some shopping. 20 min
Day 2: Nara
- 1Nara ParkStroll aroound the deer that roam freely in the park, where you can feed and pet them. 30 min
- 2Todai-ji TempleVisit the Great Buddha Hall, where you can learn more about the Buddhism the was spread in Japan through this temple. 40 min Admission not included
- 3Nigatsu-do TempleDespite the name, Hall of the Second Month, if you visit it in March, you will be able to see the festival. 20 min
- 4Kasuga Grand ShrineOne of the most important shrines not just in Nara, but in the whole Japan. Kasuga Taisha protects the virgim forest that no one can enter. It is also known as shrine of the Lanterns 20 min Admission not included
Day 3: Kyoto
- 1ArashiyamaVisit the arashiyama area, where you can visit the Bamboo Groove, and the monkey park. 1 hr
- 2Kinkakuji TempleThe iconic Kinkaku-ji is a stunning golden pavilion in Kyoto, rebuilt after a 1950s fire and now covered in brilliant gold leaf, reflecting beautifully over its surrounding pond. 40 min Admission not included
- 3GionThe place where you can see Geishas or Maikos if you are lucky enough. 30 min
- 4Kiyomizu-dera TempleVisit the temple of the Pure Water, where a monk was travelling north to find the pure water, and he managed to find this place and then built the temple. 40 min Admission not included
- 5Fushimi Inari-taisha ShrineThe must go place if you are visiting Kyoto, the shrine of 10,000 gates. 40 min
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Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Free Itinerary (You can choose where you want to go)
- English Speaking Guide
Not included
- To travel between the cities and inside the city. [Not needed to pay for the guide's travel]
- Osaka Castle (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Shitennoji (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Todaiji (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Kasuga Taisha (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Kinkakuji (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Kiyomizudera (Optional) [Pay at the site only] (Cash)
- Do not need to pay the meal of the guide
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with animal allergies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Osaka
After you choose your hotel, the guide will meet you in the lobby. Pick‑up will be between 20 and 10 minutes before the tour start time, and the tour will begin at 9 AM. Please note that the guide may be different on each day. Thank you for your cooperation.