Departing from Osaka | Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine | Classic Day Tour

Departing from Osaka, we'll take you to must-see destinations in Kyoto and Nara. In Nara Park, you can play with the adorable and playful deer and buy deer crackers to feed them. At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, one of Japan's three major shrines, you can pray for peace and enjoy the surrounding scenery. And at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto's oldest temple, you can admire the ancient architecture and picturesque scenery that changes with the seasons.

- Attractions Introduction -

▲Nara Park
The deer that frolic in the park are protected due to their connection to the legend of the white deer at Kasuga Taisha Shrine and are designated as a nationally protected species. The best time to enjoy this beautiful natural scenery is during April and May, when the emerald green of Mount Wakakusa and the deer's fur are beautiful, or in autumn, when the mountains are covered in crimson leaves, during travel and graduation trips. However, during the off-season, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll.

▲Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Kasugayama is the headquarters of the Kasuga Taisha shrines located throughout Japan. Along with Ise Jingu Shrine and Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, it is considered one of Japan's three great shrines. Its architectural hallmark is the main shrine, which consists of four parallel halls. The vermilion corridors surrounding the main shrine create a striking contrast with the lush greenery at the foot of Mount Kasuga. The shrine's 3,000 stone and hanging lanterns are also renowned.

▲Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is Kyoto's oldest temple, having been burned down and rebuilt several times. The suspended Kiyomizu stage in front of the main hall is a National Treasure. Surrounded by lush greenery, it is one of Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in spring, with its vibrant cherry blossoms. In autumn, the vibrant red maple leaves make it a prime spot for autumn viewing.

The dense cluster of vermilion "Thousand Torii" behind the main shrine is one of Kyoto's most representative landscapes. It also appeared in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha". Thousands of vermilion torii form a passage leading to the top of Mount Inari. Illuminated by sunlight, it looks particularly spectacular and charming, and visually quite shocking.