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Kyoto temples & Kobe-Arima — 2 days

2 days2 itineraryiesReorder freelyDeparture: From Osaka

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Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama on the day-tour routeDay 1

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Classic Kyoto Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Nara Day Tour

This day trip from Osaka visits Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Nara Park. Kiyomizu admission, lunch and personal purchases cost extra; Nara deer are wild animals and must not be chased or teased.

Route: Osaka → Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama → Fushimi Inari Taisha → Nara Park → Osaka

Classic Kyoto Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Nara day route

  1. Meet in Osaka and depart

    Osaka Nipponbashi or Kyoto Station

    Meet at Osaka Nipponbashi at 08:40, or board at Kyoto Station at 09:50 when shown on the confirmation.

    Transport and driver-guide service included

  2. Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama

    Higashiyama, Kyoto

    Explore Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka and nearby streets with time for lunch. Temple admission, kimono rental, food and shopping cost extra.

    150 minutesAdmission, food and personal purchases cost extra

  3. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Fushimi, Kyoto

    Walk through the lower approach and Senbon Torii. The schedule does not allow a summit hike; turn back by the meeting time and give way to worshippers.

    70 minutesNo separate admission for the public area

  4. Nara Park

    Nara

    Walk through public areas of Nara Park and have lunch independently. Paid temple areas and deer crackers cost extra; the deer are wild animals, so follow local safety guidance.

    90 minutesNo separate admission for the public area

  5. Return to Osaka

    The planned return leaves at 17:00 and is planned to reach Osaka around 19:00. Traffic and on-site operation may change the timing.

    Transport and driver-guide service included
Kobe waterfront on the day-tour routeDay 2

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Kobe Waterfront, Kitano, Arima and Rokko Night View Day Tour

This day trip from Osaka visits Kobe waterfront, Kitano Ijinkan district, Arima Onsen town, and Mount Rokko night view. Waterfront attractions, ijinkan admission and bathing cost extra; sunset, weather or mountain-road controls may shorten or cancel the night-view stop.

Route: Osaka → Kobe waterfront → Kitano Ijinkan district → Arima Onsen town → Mount Rokko night view → Osaka

Kobe Waterfront, Kitano, Arima and Rokko Night View day route

  1. Meet in Osaka and depart

    Osaka Nipponbashi

    Meet at Osaka Nipponbashi at approximately 10:30 or 11:30 depending on the season. The confirmation gives the exact time and any hotel transfer.

    Transport and driver-guide service included

  2. Kobe waterfront

    Kobe Harborland

    Enjoy free time around Harborland and Mosaic with lunch on your own. The Ferris wheel, cruises, food and shopping are optional and cost extra.

    150 minutesAdmission, food and personal purchases cost extra

  3. Kitano Ijinkan district

    Kitano, Kobe

    Walk the slopes and public streets of Kitano. Admission to individual ijinkan houses costs extra; wear shoes suitable for hills.

    60 minutesAdmission, food and personal purchases cost extra

  4. Arima Onsen town

    Arima, Kobe

    Walk through the hot-spring town and optionally bathe at your own expense. Maintenance days, entry rules and last admission differ by bathhouse.

    90 minutesAdmission, food and personal purchases cost extra

  5. Mount Rokko night view

    Mount Rokko, Kobe

    Wait for dusk at an open mountaintop viewpoint. Visibility, sunset, road access and facility operation depend on weather, so a night view is not guaranteed.

    90 minutesNo separate admission for the public area

  6. Return to Osaka

    The planned return leaves at 20:30 and is planned to reach Osaka around 22:00. Traffic and on-site operation may change the timing.

    Transport and driver-guide service included