Kyoto Shore Excursion from Osaka Port or Osaka Hotel
What to expect
What You'll Get from Kyoto One-day Shore Excursion
Kyoto was founded in 794 AD, and the Japanese called it "the hometown of the soul", and it is also a cultural symbol of Japan. The original design of this thousand-year-old capital was to imitate Chang'an (Xian) and Luoyang during the Sui and Tang Dynasties of China.
In Japan, there is no other city that provides so many secluded shrines and such wonderful views of the four seasons as Kyoto. In the spring, Arashiyama is pink with cherry blossoms; in the summer, yukata-clad women gather on the corner of Gion at night; in the autumn, maple trees are red at Tofuku-ji Temple; and in winter, Kinkaku-ji Temple is cloudless after a snowfall. On the streets of Kyoto, you can blend in with the crowd, feel the pulse, and experience the secular customs. We will take you to this wonderful old Japanese capital.
Our Japan shore adventures are created by Western destination experts who live in Japan combined with local Japanese tour specialists to showcase all the best attractions in Japan and provide a unique understanding of Japan from a Western point of view. This is why our Japan tour packages are the most comprehensive and unparalleled.
Kyoto Excursion Routes
- In-cruise excursion: We will pick you up from Osaka Port for Kyoto Sightseeing and drop you off at Osaka Port after the excursion.
- Pre-cruise excursion: We will pick you up from your hotel in Osaka for one-day sightseeing in Kyoto and drop you off at Osaka Port.
- Post-cruise excursion: We will pick you up from Osaka Port for Kyoto sightseeing and drop you off at your Osaka hotel.
- Custom excursion on your request.
Highlights
- Discover the most famous Kyoto temple and Nijo Castle
- Learn about the history of Kyoto from a knowledgeable local guide
- Enjoy the local life at Nishiki Market if time permits
- Private English-speaking tour guide.
- Private transportation.
Tour Brief
Join our one-day guided Kyoto tour from Osaka Port. Explore the former capital city of Japan and its magnificent temples in private transportation. Visit Kyoto's highlights such as Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizudera Temple, as well as vibrant Nishiki Market. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of one of Japan's most iconic destinations. Our Kyoto shore excursion will bring you to some of the best city sites to discover the core of Japanese culture.
Cruise passengers: You may get this excursion for FREE if you book the cruise through us.
Kyoto-Osaka Shore ADVENTURE
Itinerary
Discover the beauty of Kyoto and its historical, cultural, and gastronomic background in private transportation with an English-speaking guide.
*Departure times may vary.
08:00 Depart from Osaka Port heading to Kyoto.
09:50 Head to Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple with its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf. Learn more about one of Kyoto’s most impressive attractions from your guide on the day itself.
10:30 Head to Nijo Castle.
11:00 Arrive at Nijo Castle. The castle was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and later extended by Tokugawa Iemitsu. Today, it is known as one of the most famous landmarks in Kyoto. The castle was built in imitation of Chang'an Castle from the Tang Dynasty in China. From east to west, the surrounding area measures 500 meters long and 300 meters long. At the center of the castle lies the "Ninomaru" palace, which used to house General Tokugawa. In the castle, "Yingming floor" is laid in the corridor. When the enemy invades, the floor will make the sound of yellow warblers chirping when they run on it.
13:00 Head to Kiyomizudera Temple.
13:20 Visit Kiyomizudera Temple, one of the most celebrated temples in Japan, best known for the wooden stage that juts out of the side and affords a fantastic view of the surrounding area. Visit the temple itself and the streets lined with interesting souvenir shops.
14:20 Start heading back to Osaka Port.
16:00 Arrive at Osaka Port.
If your sailing time is in late evening, we'll be happy to add another famous attraction into the itinerary - Nishiki Market. The market is well known as the kitchen area in Kyoto with a lot of shops to visit and restaurants to eat from!
Included
Not Included
Not Included
- English-speaking guide
- Private transportation (private cab, Toyota Alphard, Hi-Ace van - depending on the number of passengers)
- Tea experience
- Admission fees
Not Included
Not Included
Not Included
- Local lunch
- Any personal expenses incurred
Starting Point
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Osaka Port
11-8, 3-Chome, Chikko, Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu 552-0021
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
- 7 days prior: free of charge
- 6-2 days prior: 40% of tour price
- 1 day prior: 50 % of tour price
- On the day, no-show: 100 % of tour price
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