In Osaka you can spot the Cherry blossom trees everywhere and they will add even more beauty to the already stunning sight of Osaka Castle. The Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto is over 1200 years old and one of the most celebrated temples in Japan. Pay your respects to Kannon, a deity of great mercy and compassion, and enjoy the stunning cityscape of Kyoto. During spring you will find cherry blossom trees everywhere and there is not a more admirable time to visit Japan, the land of cherry blossoms.
About This Trip
Price: From 1280 USD / per person
Best time to visit: Spring
Experience: Family-friendly, Nice for the couple, Natural, History
Tour Highlights
- Have fun at Universal Studios Japan
- Enjoy the view over Kyoto from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Learn more about Japans history inside the Osaka castle
- Walk through Cherry Blossom trees at Kema Sakuranomiya Park´s
Inclusions
Private car: All transfers mention in the itinerary.
Entrance fees: All admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
English Speaking guide: Professional guide will accompany you along your trip.
Hotel with breakfast: All accommodations are based on double-occupancy and including breakfast.
Exclusions
Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Personal expenses: Meals, travel insurance or activities not mention in the itinerary.
Airplane Transport: International or domestic flights and excess baggage charge.
The private tour could be fully customizable based on your preference. Please feel free to chat with our travel constants, they are here to support you!
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Destination
Day 1 - Arrival in Kansai
- Arrival in the Kansai Airport, Pickup by your English-speaking driver and transferred to hotel in Osaka.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 2 - Osaka City Tour
- 08:00-08:30 Pick you up at your hotel
- Umeda Floating Observatory - The observatory is essentially a platform which serves as a bridge between the towers of this 173 meter tall building, and provides an unobstructed 360 degree view of Osaka and further on until Awaji Island.
- Osaka Castle - It is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
- Kema Sakuranomiya Park - It is a A riverside park boasting water, greenery and cherry trees, which is built on the river terrace between Kema Araizeki (overflow weir) and Temmabashi Bridge. It is known as a cherry blossom-viewing spot for its magnificent 4,500 cherry trees.
- Aqualiner river cruise - Board the Osaka Aqua Liner and enjoy views of Osaka Castle, City Hall, and the red-brick Japan Mint while you cruise down the Okawa River for an hour.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 3 - Kyoto City Tour
- 08:00-08:30 Pick you up at your hotel.
- Kinkakuji Temple - It is also called Golden Pavilion, and it has an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex.
- Sanjusangendo Temple - The temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 120-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
- Kiyomizu Temple - It is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Nijō Castle - It is a flatland castle consisting of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens.
- Maruyama Park - It is the oldest park in Kyoto, much beloved by residents and young people, the cherry trees start to bloom in early April.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 4 - Universal Studios Japan Day Tour
- 08:00-08:30 Pick you up at your hotel.
- Universal Studios Japan - It is located in Osaka, one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co., Ltd., which is wholly owned by NBCUniversal (as of 2017). The park is similar to the Universal Orlando Resort since it also contains selected attractions from Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 5 - Departure
Tour Location
Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Located in Osaka, a 2-minute walk from Namba Shrine, Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu has accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness center and a bar. Located around a 6-minute walk from TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, the hotel with free WiFi is also 0.6 km away from Nanba Betsuin Temple. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guest.
- 4-star
Traffic Instructions
- Itami Airport 13 km
- Kobe Airport 8 km
- Kansai International Airport 9 km
Terms & Conditions
- Should you cancel at outside 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, the cost of tour package is refundable.
- Should you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- Should you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- Should you cancel after the trip has started, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to late arrival, early departure, missed days during the tours and non-participation.
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