Kansai Airport (KIX) ⇒ Osaka/Kyoto (2 Nights 3 Days / Inbound Tour)
- 2 nights, 3 days
- Inbound tour
Sample fare only. Toll fees, parking fees and other actual costs are extra. On weekends and in peak seasons, expect about 20% more than on weekdays.
About this itinerary
A group of about 18 people (sightseeing by overseas guests) travels from Kansai Airport (KIX) to the Osaka/Kyoto area on a 2-night, 3-day trip.
Day 1 takes in Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building and Shinsaibashi, Day 2 takes in Fushimi Inari Shrine, Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Day 3 takes in Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel and GLION Museum.
On the first day, the bus leaves Kansai Airport (KIX) at 11:50.
The whole arriving group can board together at Kansai Airport (KIX), so there is no need to change trains while carrying large luggage.
The same bus is used throughout the overnight trip, so you can leave your luggage on board until you reach your accommodation.
Itinerary
Day 1Kansai Airport (KIX) ⇒ Hotel in Osaka
- 11:50Kansai Airport (KIX)
An airport on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, handling international and domestic flights. Its passenger terminals are divided into Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Hotel in Osaka
- Osaka Castle
A castle keep built on the site of the castle constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi; the inside is a museum. Moats and stone walls remain in the surrounding Osaka Castle Park.
- Umeda Sky Building
A high-rise of two towers joined at the top. From the Kuchu Teien (Floating Garden) Observatory on the roof you can look out over Osaka.
- Shinsaibashi
An Osaka shopping district with department stores and specialty shops along a covered arcade. Dotonbori is within walking distance.
- 19:00Hotel in Osaka
Day 2Hotel in Osaka ⇒ Hotel in Osaka
- 8:30Hotel in Osaka
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi, Kyoto, is the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan. Its vermilion Senbon Torii gates continue up the mountain.
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Officially named Jisho-ji. The highlights are the Kannon Hall built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa and the garden of heaped white sand.
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A temple on the slopes of Mt. Otowa. From the stage of the main hall, which juts out over a cliff, you can look out over Kyoto. It is a World Heritage Site.
- Gion
Kyoto's geisha district in front of Yasaka Shrine, with teahouses in traditional townhouses along stone-paved streets.
- Nishiki Market
- 19:00Hotel in Osaka
Day 3Hotel in Osaka ⇒ Kansai Airport (KIX)
- 9:00Hotel in Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
- GLION Museum
- Dotonbori
- 17:00Shinsaibashi
- 18:00Kansai Airport (KIX)
Understanding the fare
The sample fare for this itinerary is ¥385,000 (minibus, 18 people, 27 hours).
The fare covers 1 minibus with a driver, fuel and vehicle insurance.
Expressway tolls to the Osaka/Kyoto area, parking fees at stops such as Osaka Castle, and driver accommodation are charged separately at actual cost. Looking for driver accommodation within about 10 minutes or 5 km one way of your own accommodation helps keep the cost down.
Weekends and peak seasons cost more than weekdays: about 20% higher as a rough guideline. Fares are based on the driver's working hours and the distance driven, so even a 30-minute change in times may change the fare.
Choosing the bus
A minibus seats 21–27, the right size for this itinerary with 18 people.
A medium bus gives more seating and luggage space, but the rate is higher and it may have difficulty getting into stops on narrow roads.
A commuter van (13 seats) cannot carry all 18 people.
FAQ
- Where do we board the bus at Kansai Airport (KIX)?
- If you let us know your flight number and arrival time (or departure time), we will check for a pickup spot near the airport where charter buses can stop and let you know.
- Do we need to arrange the driver's accommodation?
- Driver accommodation is charged separately from the bus fare, and we ask you to provide a private room with bedding. The cost rises if it is far from your accommodation, so as a guideline, keep it within 10 minutes or 5 km one way.
- Can we change destinations on a rainy day?
- As a rule, national operating regulations do not allow itinerary changes on the day. Cancelling because of the weather is treated as a customer-side cancellation and is subject to cancellation fees, so it helps to plan a rainy-day itinerary in advance.
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