[Kyoto & Miyama Day Trip] Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, Fushimi Area & Miyama Kayabuki Village Walk *Available in Japanese, English and Chinese (Departs daily from Osaka)

07:50 Meet in front of Kani Douraku Dotonbori East Branch 08:00 Departure ↓ Kinkaku-ji Temple (approx. 40 minute stay) Admission ticket included ↓ Arashiyama (approx. 120 minute stay) ↓ Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato (approx. 90 minute stay) ↓ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approx. 60 minute stay) ↓ Osaka Dotonbori (scheduled arrival around 19:30) *Due to weather or traffic congestion, the stay at the facilities may be shortened or the tour may be canceled.

Arashiyama is an attractive tourist destination where natural beauty and historical heritage are combined. In particular, the bamboo forest, which is the symbol of Arashiyama, is impressive, and the height of the bamboo and its mysterious atmosphere attract visitors. While walking through the bamboo forest, you can be surrounded by a quiet space and your mind will be calmed. There are also many famous places around Arashiyama. For example, Tenryu-ji is a Zen temple registered as a World Heritage Site, and its vast gardens and beautiful Buddha statues are highlights. Togetsukyo Bridge is also famous, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, especially during the autumn foliage season. Furthermore, Arashiyama is an area where nature and culture are in harmony. There are many hiking trails, and you can enjoy walks along the mountains and rivers. There are also traditional Kyoto-like townscapes, teahouses and souvenir shops scattered around, where you can enjoy delicious local cuisine and souvenirs. Arashiyama is the perfect place to spend some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you can feel different charms no matter what season you visit.

Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato is a beautiful village located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, as if you had traveled back in time. Traditional thatched-roof houses line the streets here, and the scenery is reminiscent of old Japan. The scenery changes with the seasons, and visitors are particularly enchanted by the beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, the lush green mountains in summer, the autumn leaves in fall, and the snowy scenery in winter. Miyama's thatched roofs are made using traditional techniques, and their unique atmosphere has a warmth that cannot be felt in modern houses. The local people live their lives while preserving their traditions, and when you visit, you can experience the traditional Japanese rural culture. Furthermore, Miyama is rich in nature, and it is a place where you can spend quiet moments in the great outdoors and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato is a place where history, culture, and nature come together in harmony, so you can feel at ease in your soul.

Kinkakuji (official name: Rokuonji) is a world-famous Zen temple located in Kita-ku, Kyoto City, characterized by its beautiful gold leaf exterior. It was built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu during the Muromachi period, and was rebuilt as a Zen temple after his death. Kinkakuji attracts many people with its dazzling gold shine and the beautiful scenery created by the surrounding gardens. In particular, the reflection of Kinkakuji in the pond is a popular spot for fantastic photography. The temple is also home to buildings and Buddha statues designated as Important Cultural Properties, and is a place of great historical value. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, and is the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan. This shrine is known as a place of faith where people pray for prosperity in business and fertility, and is famous for the scenery of numerous red torii gates called "Senbon Torii". The Senbon Torii gates line both sides of the mountain path, creating a sacred and solemn atmosphere. Fushimi Inari Taisha is also an ancient shrine that dates back to the 8th century. Inari is worshipped as the god of agriculture and commerce, and many worshippers come to pray for prosperity in business and safety in their homes. The entire mountain is considered sacred grounds, and there is a hiking trail that leads up Mount Inari, where you can walk while feeling the sacred air in the midst of nature.