8 Hour Custom Kansai Tour With Private Luxury Van and Local Guide

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Experience Kansai at its best with a fully customizable whole‑day guided tour—complete with a private van with hotel pick‑up and drop-off, and a local, English-speaking guide for a seamless and comfortable journey.

Create your own personalized itinerary by consulting with us. If you’re unsure where to go, simply ask gotcha and we’ll craft the ideal plan for you.

During this tour, you can select 4-5 locations to visit.

How to finalize your itinerary

1. Purchase the tour

2. Send us the spots you’d like to visit (or are interested in)

3. We’ll discuss the plan together and finalize the course once we reach an agreement

If there’s a place you’d like to visit that isn’t listed in the itinerary section, feel free to let us know—we may be able to include it.

Note:

Admission fees to individual venues are not included and must be paid directly by guests. We can help with the purchasing of tickets.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: gotcha

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking local guide (separate from driver)
Included: Private hotel pick-up, transport, and drop-off with luxury van

Not included

Not included: Admission fees to individual venues. We can help with the purchasing of tickets., this requires a separate payment
Not included: Meals
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Nara Park

5 min

Travelers can stroll through a vast historic park where friendly, free‑roaming deer approach visitors and bow for crackers. You’ll also enjoy scenic temples and peaceful nature all around.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

5 min

Walk through towering bamboo groves that create an otherworldly atmosphere, making it perfect for photos.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

5 min

Hike through thousands of iconic red torii gates winding up the mountain, experiencing one of Japan’s most photogenic and spiritual shrines.
Kinkakuji Temple

5 min

See a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf, reflected beautifully in the surrounding pond and traditional gardens.
Osaka Castle

5 min Admission not included

Explore one of Osaka’s most famous landmark, featuring a majestic reconstructed castle tower, panoramic views, and a museum showcasing samurai history.

**Admission not included**

Adults - ￥1,200

High school and College students - ￥600
Kuromon Market

5 min

Wander a lively food market filled with fresh seafood, street snacks, and local specialties that are perfect for Osaka’s food culture.
CUP NOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA

5 min Admission not included

Learn the story of instant ramen and create your own custom cup noodles in a fun, interactive workshop.

**Admission not included**

Elementary school students - ￥600

Adults (Junior high school students and older) - ￥1200
Dotonbori Street

5 min

Experience Osaka’s neon‑lit entertainment district, famous for its giant signboards, street food stalls, and energetic nightlife.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

5 min Admission not included

Ride a ropeway up the mountain to a beautiful hillside garden filled with herbs, flowers, and scenic views overlooking Kobe city.

**Ropeway fee not included**

Round Trip Ticket

Adult - ￥2500

Youth - ￥1250
Kobe Harborland

5 min

Enjoy a scenic waterfront area filled with shops and cafes, along with beautiful views of Kobe Port Tower and the harbor.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Shin-Osaka Station Hotel

Pick-up and drop-off times are included in the 8 hours. The duration it takes to get from each point will vary. We will help you create the optimal route to save time.