Bus Tour Kyoto--Nara--Kyoto then Osaka! Apr 2024 • Family The tour was very nice. I thought the tour guide was very nice and cool, the way he spoke English and Mandarin one after the other! The bus was also very comfy because I fell asleep twice 😴😴...
A fabulous tour of Nara and Kyoto Oct 2024 • Couples This was a really excellent tour, such a variety of sights to see around Nara and Kyoto, from temples, to gardens and a really lovely lunch. The guide Emiko was very knowledgable and attent...
Taking under one hour for transportation, Nara can be reached easily from Kyoto and Osaka. In general, those in the greaterKansai regioncan visit Nara easily. However, there areno direct railroad routes to Nara from Tokyo. Visitors must travel to Kyoto or Osaka, and switch trains from there....
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan with our exclusive Kyoto and Nara tour. This meticulously crafted experience invites you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and storied history of these two ancient cities, where the past seamlessly blends with the tr...
fastest—and maybe even the coolest—way to get from Kyoto to Osaka. The quickest journey will take only 14 minutes if you hop on the Nozomi bullet train of the Tokaido Shinkansen line (not covered by the JR Pass), after which you can alight at Shin-Osaka station and head to Osaka ...
visit Kinkakuji, once the shogun’s villa, now a Zen temple. Nara Park awaits, home to over 1,200 deer and Tōdai-ji Temple, a breathtaking World Heritage site. Conclude your tour with a return bus journey to Kyoto or Osaka, cherishing the memories of Japan’s cultural and natural wonder...
This three part article covers the history of Japan from its earliest days to now, told through photos and links to relevant articles. This first article deals with the Paleolithic to the Nara era.
If you are traveling to Osaka from Kyoto, the fastest, most efficient and cheapest way is by rail. There are bus services that can take you there, but they simply cannot compete in terms of time, comfort and cost. The real question is, which rail service should you use?
A lot of really great places! There’s Tokyo,KyotoandOsaka, as well asNara, andKōbe, plus some places you might not be as familiar with. Highlights along the Hokuriku Shinkansen include: Karuizawa— a mountain resort with cafés, shopping, and hot springs ...
Nara Wellness Tourism offers one day trip from Kyoto, with Nara's hidden-gem cultural and food experiences! Our hosts are highly rated by the guests from the world and our guides take you into the story of the Japanese authentic culture!