Why we chose this tour

Our Kyoto and Nara Tour From Osaka will visit two of Japan’s ancient capital cities. Join the tour from your hotel and get on board the JR Special Rapid Service train to Kyoto. Your guide will provide lots of historical facts about the city during the train ride. The ancient city of Kyoto became the capital of Japan during the 8th Century and kept its title for 1200 years. The first stop on the itinerary will be Nijo Castle, the residence of the shoguns during the Tokugawa era from 1603 until 1867. Another important landmark that we will visit is the Golden Pavilion which is a sacred pagoda decorated in gold leaf. The tour will also offer the opportunity to walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace which was once the home of the Emperor of Japan. When the palace is closed the tour will visit the Kitano shrine. There is also a Western-style buffet lunch included before we get back on the coach to Nara. The charming city of Nara was the very first capital city of Japan. It’s most notable site is the Todaiji Temple which is the world’s largest wooden structure and home to a huge statue of the Great Buddha. We will also visit the Nara Nagomikan gift shop which is full of local delicacies and souvenirs. We will then take the train back to Osaka where the tour will finish.