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Description
Points of Interest
- Kinkakuji: Golden Pavilion
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Todai-Ji Temple
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Enjoy a leisurely, narrated tour through Osaka to the Todai-Ji Temple in Nara, which boasts the largest wooden building in the world and houses the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. Your second stop is a visit to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Famous for its lanterns, more than 2,000 line the pathways or hang from buildings. After lunch, you'll travel to Kyoto for a photo stop at the Golden Pavilion, which features two stories that are completely covered in pure gold foil. Your next stop is the Kiyomizu Temple. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple was founded in 778 on the site of a rushing waterfall, whose waters are believed to have mystical powers. At the end of the day, you'll travel from Kyoto back to your ship.
Special Notes:
The drive between Osaka and Nara is approximately 60 minutes; Kyoto and Osaka is an approximate 90 minute drive. Passengers should expect traffic and delays.This tour is not considered as suitable for passenger with walking difficulities and wheelchair.
Each venues (Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kiyomizu, and Kinkaku-ji Temple) have gravel path with some steps, especially at Kiyomizu temple, the temple locates on the top of hill. The restoration work is carried out at Todaiji temple. Some parts will have been covered due to the restoration work and it might spoil the scenery.
There are around 40 minutes walking at Kinkaku-ji Temple and 30 steps are required to negotiate to get through the path in the Kinkakuji Temple.
The roof of the main hall of Kiyomizu temple has been under renovation work and covered. Due to these restoration works, they might spoil the scenery.
A visit to the interior of the Treasure Hall at Kasuga Shrine is not included. Passengers must walk uphill and climb stairs at Kasuga Shrine. There is a way for wheelchair (avoid dirt road) but there are some steps & stairs. With a help it is accessible.
Japanese Yen is required for additional purchases. Tour older may vary.
Ww do not recommend you to drink water from Otowa waterfall at Kiyomizutera Temple even though it is drinkable.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.