[Kyoto/Nara] Enjoy the autumn leaves! Introducing a one-day bus tour that visits popular spots

Let's go on a bus tour of Kyoto and Nara!

If you visit Japan in the fall, you can see beautiful autumn leaves everywhere.

There are many tourist spots in Japan where you can see autumn leaves, but Kyoto and Nara are particularly popular with foreign tourists, as the sight of their historic temples and traditional townscapes dyed in red and yellow is truly beautiful.

This time, we will introduce Sunrise's popular bus tour, which allows you to visit famous spots in Kyoto and Nara in one day!

If you're planning a trip to Japan, be sure to check it out.

[1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour (Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine) (Departing and returning from Kyoto)]

*Please note that depending on the date, the reservation may be full by the time you contact us.

*This tour is designed for foreign visitors to Japan.

Click here for the reservation page (Sunrise Tour)

★Reservations can be made at GTN in Haneda Airport Garden. Be sure to stop by when you arrive at Haneda Airport, the gateway to Tokyo!

[Contact for tour reservations]

GTN Haneda Airport Garden Store

Business hours: 10:00-20:00 (as of September 2023)

Phone: 03-6822-3033

*The GTN Haneda Airport Garden store will close on October 31, 2025.

GTN Haneda Airport Garden Store

225 Haneda Airport Garden 2F, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-...

• Table of Contents
• Depart for a day trip from Kyoto Station!
• Let's explore Kyoto's famous sites (Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace)
• Check out the tourist spots in Nara! (Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine)
• For tour details and booking website, click here
• Book a sunrise tour at GTN Haneda!

Depart for a day trip from Kyoto Station!

On the day of the tour, we will meet at the Sunrise Tour Desk in "AVANTI", located across from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station, at 8:20 AM.

We boarded the bus and headed for our first destination, Nijo Castle.

◆Meeting place: Sunrise Tour Desk inside "AVANTI" at Kyoto Station

◆ Departure time: 8:30

Let's explore Kyoto's famous sites (Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace)

Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous tourist destinations, with many streets that maintain Japan's traditional culture and scenery.

Explore the rich natural surroundings and discover places where you can experience history and culture.

Former Imperial Villa Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, was built in 1603.

Within the Ninomaru Palace, there are over 3,000 gorgeously decorated sliding screen paintings, including some that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, making it a must-see spot when you visit.

Nijo Castle
Opening hours: 8:45-16:00 (closing time: 17:00)
Travel time: Approximately 50 minutes

It takes about 20 minutes by bus.

Kinkakuji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple, with its shining golden architecture and lush gardens, is a registered World Heritage Site.

The beautiful reflection of Kinkakuji on the surface of the Kyoko Pond makes it a very popular photo spot.

In autumn you can see beautiful autumn leaves!

Kinkakuji Temple
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (open all year round)
Duration: 45 minutes

It takes about 20 minutes by bus.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyoto Imperial Palace was used as the residence of the Emperor until about 150 years ago.

Nowadays, it is possible to visit the shrine at any time of the year, and the surrounding Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is open to local residents and tourists as a park, so you can take your time exploring the shrine.

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Visiting hours: September: 9:00-15:50 (last exit 16:30)
October to December: 9:00 to 15:20 (last exit 16:00)
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays (December 28th to January 4th)
Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes

*On days when Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine will be used instead.

After seeing the Kyoto Imperial Palace, we had lunch.

(Photo is for illustrative purposes only)

*If you would like a vegetarian meal, please be sure to request it at the time of booking . If you do not request it in advance, we will not be able to make changes on the day. We are unable to accommodate halal or gluten-free meals.

*If you do not require lunch, please reserve the plan without lunch. [Kyoto & Nara 1-Day (Meal Not Included) Bus Tour]

Check out the tourist spots in Nara! (Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine)

After lunch, we head to Nara, which is about an hour by bus.

Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple, built during the Nara period, is a wooden building that Japan can be proud of around the world.

Many of the buildings and Buddhist statues at Todaiji Temple have been designated as national treasures and are registered as World Heritage Sites. The famous Great Buddha of Nara is also housed here in the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple.

During the autumn foliage season, the maple and ginkgo trees at Todaiji Temple's Great Buddha Hall and in Nara Park are beautifully colored. Be sure to enjoy the scenery that can only be seen during this season!

*Please note: Todaiji Temple is approximately a 15-minute walk from the parking lot. Thank you for your understanding. If you use a wheelchair or crutches, or have a chronic illness that affects walking long distances, please let us know when making your reservation.

From the parking lot, you can walk to Todaiji Temple and Nara Park, then return to the parking lot and take a bus to Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Nara Park

If you come to Nara, you should definitely visit Nara Park , one of Japan's most famous tourist spots.

Nara Park is a great place to enjoy history, culture, and nature all at once, so we recommend visiting it at least once.

You can also encounter the park's mascot, the deer.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a shrine that was built approximately 1,300 years ago and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

The spacious grounds, surrounded by abundant nature, are home to a beautiful bright red shrine building, main hall, national treasure hall, tea shop, cafe, and more.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine also has many deer-themed fortune-telling slips and amulets, so be sure to check them out when you visit.

After visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, you can enjoy shopping at Nara Nagomikan.

Nara Nagomikan is one of the largest gift shops in Nara, where you can leisurely choose souvenirs from Nara in its spacious interior.

* (Set for 2023) Nara Nagomikan may not be visited depending on its closing days or road congestion.

The tour will end when we return to Kyoto Station.

For tour details and booking website, click here

[This itinerary] Kyoto & Nara 1 day (Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine) (Departure and return from Kyoto)

*Tickets for September to December 2023 are currently on sale.

*Please check the calendar linked below for tour dates and sales status.

*When making a reservation, please be sure to check the [Disclaimer/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Places to Visit] on the website.

Click here for the reservation page (Sunrise Tour)

A nationally certified English guide will accompany you on your tour of popular tourist spots in Kyoto and Nara, including World Heritage sites such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You can efficiently tour the two ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara in one day.

This is the most popular standard course for sunrise tours in the western Japan area.

You can also enjoy a drive from the outskirts of Kyoto to Nara.

[Includes]

・National Licensed Guide Interpreter (English)

・Other admission fees included in the itinerary

・Transportation and lunch expenses

Book a sunrise tour at GTN Haneda!

*The GTN Haneda Airport Garden store will close on October 31, 2025.

GTN Haneda Airport Garden store can make reservations for sunrise tours.

Please feel free to visit us.

★How to get to GTN Haneda Airport Garden store

Directly connected to the Haneda Airport International Terminal Arrival Lobby!

If you go straight from the second floor arrival lobby towards the parking lot and bus stop, you will see the entrance to Haneda Airport Garden.

From the Haneda Airport Garden entrance, walk straight through the passage to the hotel entrance.

Once you find the Hospitality Center (information counter), walk straight along Haneda Sando on the right side and you will find the store.

Please feel free to come and visit us!

★How to get from Haneda Sando to GTN (instagram)

GTN Haneda Airport Garden Store

225, 2nd Floor, Haneda Airport Garden, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0041