Kyoto & Osaka Hidden Nature Tour

Privatr transfer service between Kyoto and KIX airport.

Filled with over 1000 years of history and culture, Arashiyama used to be a place of Japanese aristocracy, and has remained a highly relevant destination while keeping its pristine natural beauty. In this half day walking tour, get to visit different important spots in Arashiyama, such as the Tenryuji Temple, recognized for its sprawling gardens and stunning views.Drop by the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the unique sounds of the wind before your last stop at the Togetsukyo Bridge.Okochi-Sanso The main house here is one of the finest examples of traditional Japanese residential architecture anywhere and the teahouse is a wabi-sabi gem.

Bike ride in Arashiyama:

Cycling in Arashiyama is a delightful experience, offering a leisurely way to explore the picturesque streets, scenic bamboo groves, and historic temples at your own pace.

Minoo Park is a forested valley on the outskirts of Osaka, just north of the urban sprawl.  During the fall, it is one of the best places in the Kansai Region to see the autumn colors in a natural setting, as opposed to the attractive fall foliage found at temples and gardens.  The colors are usually best in the second half of November.The Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses brings together 11 traditional houses from various regions in Japan. Find out what distinguishes the lifestyles of farmers in Kagoshima to the south from those in Iwate to the north. Erected between the 17th and 19th centuries, each structure showcases the distinct wisdom and cultural practices of the corresponding area.Cupnoodles Museum about the creative thinking of Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Food Products and inventor of Chicken Ramen, the world's first instant ramen that revolutionized eating customs all over the world.Here you will gather the knowledge.  that inspires invention and discovery and find the creativity .within you by seeing, touching, playing, eating, and having fun.

Paris was chosen as the model for Shinsekai's northern half, while the southern portion was built to imitate Coney Island in New York.Tsutenkaku Tower was constructed in 1912 after Paris' Eiffel Tower.   Although it was scrapped during WWII, the tower was reconstructed soon afterwards in 1956.   The current tower is 103 meters high, with the main observatory at a height of 91 meters.   In addition, the tower offers an open-air deck on top of the main observatory and a 60 meter long slide at the base of the tower.Shitennoji is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design.The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time.In one of the liveliest areas of Osaka, Dotonburi, lays the Tombori River Cruise.    A 20-minute cruise along Dotonburi River.  Through joining the Tombori River Cruise you can travel under 9 different bridges seeing various amazing landmarks along the way.

Privatr transfer service between Osaka and KIX airport.