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

By WadaF Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 189 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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!

Activity location

  • Katsuo-ji Temple
    • Aomadani,
    • 562-0021, Mino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Katsuo-ji Temple
    • Aomadani,
    • 562-0021, Mino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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Private Minivan (max 6)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Nissan Serena
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
CHF 196.67 x 1 TravellerCHF 196.67
Total
Price is CHF 196.67
Until Thu, 16 Jul

Private Convertible (max 1)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Mini Cooper Highgate
Pickup included

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
CHF 189.20 x 1 TravellerCHF 189.20
Total
Price is CHF 189.20
Until Thu, 16 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry fees

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised 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

Activity itinerary

Katsuo-ji Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
This temple located in the mountain area between Osaka and Kyoto is often picked up on the instagram with its unrivalled scenaries made by thousands of Japanese Daruma dolls placed everywhere in the temple!

Mitsushima Shrine

  • 30m
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 metres with a height of 25 metres. It's selected as a National Natural monument of Japan.

Hozan-ji Temple

  • 1h
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.

Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple

  • 1h 30m
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 coloured 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Katsuo-ji Temple
    • Aomadani,
    • 562-0021, Mino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Katsuo-ji Temple
    • Aomadani,
    • 562-0021, Mino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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