Best of Kyoto: Golden Pavilion & Nijo Castle
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Port
Osaka, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$330
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Spend the day time-traveling with a tour of Kyoto’s ancient and sacred sites. From Osaka, your narrated drive will journey through the countryside past such notable landmarks as Toji Temple, which at 180 feet, is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan; and the 429 foot-tall Kyoto Tower, Kyoto's tallest modern structure. Once in Kyoto, you’ll disembark at Nijo Castle. Completed in 1603, the castle encompasses the Ninomaru Palace (famous for its "nightingale" floors, which would squeak alerting the bodyguards of an intruder). Step back further in time to the 14th century Golden Pavilion. Its most notable feature is the glimmering gold leaf that gilds the upper two stories. After lunch at a local hotel, you're off to the Kyoto Handicraft Center where you're free to shop before returning to your ship.
Please Note:
The drive between Osaka and Kyoto is approximately 90 minutes each way. Passengers should expect traffic and delays.
Photography and video are not permitted inside Nijo Castle (Ninomaru Palace).
Shoes must be removed to enter Nijo Castle (Ninomaru Palace).
At Nijo Castle, we will enter the Ninomaru Palace, but not the Honmaru Palace.
At Kinkaku-ji Temple, the visit is limited to viewing the exterior only. There will be approximately 40 minutes of walking, and about 30 steps are required to navigate the path within the temple grounds.
In total, the tour involves over 2.5 hours of walking, including some steps and removing shoes at certain sites.
At the Kyoto Handicraft Center, a passport must be presented for duty-free shopping.
This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. Japanese Yen is required for any additional purchases.
Tour sequence may vary.