Hidden Gems of Osaka Kyoto Nara - Private Car Tour by Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

The most off-the-beaten and atmospheric temples of the Kyoto/Osaka area are here!! This private guided car tour takes you to magical temples and super-unique shrines in a comfortable car A great temple with thousands of Japanese traditional dolls sitting literally everywhere, a shrine worshiping an enormous 1000-year-old camphor tree in an industrial area, and nostalgic paths of temples lit by countless lanterns at night The local expert drives you to the spiritual world with his wide and deep knowledge of Buddhism and Japanese culture Book this tour and you are promised to have an unforgettable day in Japan!

Pickup Information

1. If WhatsApp or iMessage available, the driver usually sends GPS location before meeting up 2. Wait the car outside at 1 o'clock, look for your car (Nissan Serena - white van [わ51-15] or Mini Highgate - dark brown convertible [め 4 20]) *If there are no space for the car to park near the entrance or the meeting spot, it might be parking nearby. Please have a look around. 3. Knock your car and tell your name and the tour to the guide *The driver doesn't come into your hotel lobby to call you, so you must look for the car by the license no. *Delays more than 5 minutes will be notified through email or iMessage/WhatsApp (if provided) *The car never misses your group because it's private, but as you delay more, you will have less time to complete the tour. If no appearance more than 30 minutes without notification, the tour will be canceled (no refund) *drinking and eating in car is allowed, except for eating noodles with soup *If you have desired options, schedule or sites you really wish to see, tell the guide at first (best effort)

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Katsuo-ji Temple
This temple located in the mountain area between Osaka and Kyoto is often picked up on the instagram with its unrivaled scenaries made by thousands of Japanese Daruma dolls placed everywhere in the temple!
Duration: 120 mins
2. Mitsushima Shrine
Experience the spirit of Shintoism which worships nature itself and contributed to Japan maintaining beautiful Japanese nature primitive since the ancient ages. Mitsushima Shrine is a very small local shrine located in a suburb city of urban Osaka, called Kadoma City. Although it's not even well-known by the local Osaka people out of small Kadoma City, you'll be amazed by the enormous lord of this shrine, one of the biggest camphor trees in Japan, worshipped for more than a thousand years. Its thickness is around 13 meters with a height of 25 meters. It's selected as a National Natural monument of Japan.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Hozan-ji Temple
About halfway up the slopes of Mount Ikoma in Nara prefecture lies the beautiful temple complex of Hozan-ji, shrouded in incense smoke and intrigue. Dedicated to Kangiten, a Buddhist god of joy and prosperity, it’s particularly popular with those praying for success and luck in business. Despite the ease of access from Osaka and Nara cities, Hozanji Temple remains firmly off the tourist track. This means it retains an air of tranquility even during the holiday season, giving visitors the time and space to fully explore all the small nooks and interesting features of the complex.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple
Our finale of the tour is an area of Mt.Shigi's mount top. These isolated temples and shrines become absolutely dreamy and nostalgic at night time. The complex ways are nostalgically lit by stony lanterns of shrines. Don't miss the beautiful garden fully colored in autumn. You can even climb up to the sacred mount-top in 15-20 min by walking through the countless gates of shrines in the dark, like the old monks or ninjas in training.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Parking fees

Exclusion

Entry fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are walks and some stairs to some temples

Some of the itinerary may change by the season or other circumstances

Supplied by WadaF Tours

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