Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
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Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience is a 8-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $74 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $74 per person
Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice. Bus tour. Specifically, it offers door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in Osaka city. Local professional "veteran driv
What you get
About this experience
Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice. Bus tour. Specifically, it offers door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in Osaka city. Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan Wear a traditional Japanese kimono and stroll through the streets of Kyoto's ancient temples, letting gorgeous memories stay in this moment. Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimiga Taisha Shrine, an in-depth tour of Kyoto without regrets, including 3 hours of extra long activities. You can try a local Kyoto-style lunch by yourself, admire the ancient buildings with their Japanese flavor, and take pictures with your mobile phone camera.
What's included
Included
- Driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects
- Other personal consumption expenses
What you'll see and do
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple (approximately 60 minutes) Please cover your own expenses. The real name of Kinkakuji Temple is Luyuan Temple. The gold foil decorations on the outer walls of the temple's core building, the Relic Hall, are nicknamed "Kinkakuji Temple". The temple was originally built in 1397 as the villa of General Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the prototype of General Toshi in the anime "Smart Ikkyu". It was later changed to the "Bodhi Temple" of the Zen temple. During the maple leaf season, visiting Kinkakuji Temple will be a breathtaking sight, with the golden Kinkakuji Temple and the red leaves all over the mountain. (Tickets: Adults: 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen)
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Kiyomizu Temple
Recommended itinerary Recommendation 1: Kiyomizu Temple (Please pay for the ticket fees on your own)-Nissanzaka-Ishibaka-koji-GionHanami-koji-Yasaka Shrine VIPs have the option to visit attractions based on their personal preferences and physical abilities. Recommendation 2: The experience of wearing a kimono. Interested guests can change into kimonos, stroll through the ancient streets, and visit Kiyomizu Temple to leave the most beautiful moment behind. You can purchase a kimono from many kimono shops at Kiyomizudera Temple and Fushimiga Taisha Shrine. We recommend that all distinguished guests borrow from Kiyomizudera and return at Fushimi Inari. (Kimono rentals are at your own expense.)
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine(about 70 minutes) [Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine] is famous for its "Thousand Torii Gate" and attracts thousands of tourists from Japan and abroad every year. It has been ranked first among the "most popular Japanese attractions among foreigners" in the survey of the world's largest travel website for three consecutive years. Let's pray for ourselves and our loved ones here. Additionally, the ema of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is unique in that it is shaped like a white fox and can be painted in various expressions.
70 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
09:40 AM Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Meeting point
Kyoto
08:40 AM Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
09:40 AM Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station
Ends at
08:40 AM Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)
Options you can book
Small Group[Hotel pick up]
Duration: 10 hours Car or small bus Small Group: A driver-guide is provided for this small-group tour with limited sightseeing commentary.Minimum group size applies for depar
Bus Tour From Osaka: 08:40 AM
Duration: 9 hours Bus Starting point: 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
Bus Tour From Kyoto: 09:50 AM
Duration: 8 hours Bus Starting point: Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8002, Japan
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Scenic Bend
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- Foldable stroller can be carried, please be sure to inform customer service when placing an order, if not informed in advance, the driver has the right to refuse to board the bus.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- The rest time will be on transportation except attraction visiting.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $74 to $87
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience cost?
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Prices start at $74 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option, Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto, Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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