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A tour that combines the best of three cities' castles and shrines
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Joined 2026
Osaka Castle in Osaka, Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, and Todaiji Temple in Nara. This tour takes you to the symbols of these three cities! Normally, it would be impossible to cover all of these in one day, but with a private car, it's possible! Those who are short on time, dislike traveling, or have mobility issues are all welcome.
The highlight of the trip will be seeing deer. Let's go on a super compact trip!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
The hotel you are staying at
- I'll pick you up right at your hotel, so you don't have to walk to the station or find it.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is one of Japan's three most famous castles, along with Edo Castle and Nagoya Castle. It is a symbol of Osaka and has been designated an Important Cultural Property. Inside, there are exhibits about Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the history of Osaka Castle. You can enjoy the view of Osaka from the observation deck.
Kinkakuji Temple
It is the symbol of the temple, and the second and third floors are covered in
Kinkaku-ji Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as one of the "Cultural Monuments of Ancient Kyoto."
It was originally built in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, as a villa.
gold leaf. Its appearance when covered in snow is a symbol of Kyoto. Kyokochi Pond: This pond reflects the Golden Pavilion on its surface, creating a spectacular view of the "upside-down Golden Pavilion."
Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple is the head temple of the Kegon sect of Buddhism in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, and is a world-famous Japanese Buddhist temple.
The Great Buddha, affectionately known as the Nara Daibutsu, is famous. The statue is about 15 meters tall and is said to be one of the largest gilt bronze Buddha statues in the world.
Playing with the deer in Nara Park
Nara Park is home to approximately 1,300 deer, wild animals that have long been cherished as messengers of the gods. Their history of coexistence with humans dates back more than 1,300 years, and they are designated as a national natural monument.
Ending Point
The hotel you are staying at
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
private car (LEXUS)
hotel transfer
gasoline fee
tolls fee
parking fee
Entrance fees
Lunch fees
Osaka castle
(Adults 1200 yen, Students 600 yen)
Kinkakuji Temple
(Adults 400 yen, Students 300 yen)
Todaiji Temple
(Adults 800 yen, Students 400 yen)
Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
This tour is in a private vehicle and is suitable for people with disabilities and children.
Important message from the supplier
The tour runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 10:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and I will guide you around Osaka's great spots or the area of your choice in my car. Since we are traveling by car, we will travel efficiently using the shortest route. People with disabilities or those who don't like walking are also welcome.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Tatsuya M.
Nice to meet you! My name is Tatsuya. I was born and raised in Osaka. I love traveling the world and communicating with all kinds of people. I also have a caring personality, so I would love to share the charms of Osaka, its people, and its food with people all over the world!
I provide sightseeing tours not only in Osaka but also in Kyoto and Nara. I offer transportation services for hotels, cruise ships, and airports as well!
Reviews
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Liang tuang N.
“Bamboo Forrest visit”
Tatsuya-San was an obliging and good host plus driver. Would recommend!
David A.
“DO NOT BOOK THIS GUIDE”
Tatsuya is a nice guy who is a terrible guide. He picked us up at our hotel in his comfortable Lexus. The music was on and we could not hear what little he whispered as we drove to Kiyomizu temple, even after he turned down the volume. Arriving at the temple he walked 20 paces ahead through the hordes of people, and explained nothing about where we were or what we saw. When finally caught up to ask about a site or artifact, he looked it up on his phone and showed us the translation. He had no knowledge at all about the history of Kyoto. The same trend continued throughout the day. He dropped us at a rickshaw office in Arashiyama where we had a respite from his incompetence. We cut it short after that and asked him to take us back to the hotel, rather than continue to the Nishiki market with him. We had booked a second tour with him in Osaka the next day. We decided to cancel. Go With Guide has been uncooperative in giving us a refund for the second tour because of the so called 48 hour policy. We didn’t even ask for a full refund for the Kyoto tour, but they refused to consider that Tatsuya is not a guide at all and they clearly hadn’t screened or vetted him for the purpose. We will be pursuing it with the Japan Office of Consumer affairs for tourists. The situation is unacceptable.
Robert K.
“An ambitious tour with a considerate guide”
Our group of 3, one with some mobility issues had a rather long but informative day with Tatsuya. Picked up at Osaka port and driven to Kyoto and back. TAtsuya was as helpful as he could be to minimise walking and indeed managed to ensure access at Osaka castle to lifts and priority access To jump the queues. This was most welcome. He was also very flexible allowing us to tailor the tour to our interests.
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Tatsuya M.
I had a truly meaningful time with you all. I am glad you enjoyed the sightseeing and lunch. I look forward to seeing you again someday.
$436/ per group
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