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Built in 1164, Sanjusangen-do Hall impresses with its 1,001 golden Buddhist statues flanking the giant seated Kannon (goddess of mercy). It’s considered one of the world’s top collections of wooden statuary. The 400-foot (122-meter) hall gets its name from the 33 spaces between its columns.
Open daily, Mar - Oct 8am - 5pm, Nov - Mar 9am - 4pm
Higashiyama-ku Chaya-machi, Kyoto, 605-0941
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Must See KYOTO Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver
8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver.
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REMARKS
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STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
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STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback
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STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback
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A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
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KYOTO-NARA Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver (Max 13 pax)
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VEHICLE
We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 13 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE, Grand Cabin, Commuter
DRIVER
The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons:
1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour
2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons
3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ...
REMARKS
a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day
b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
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Private VIP Tour in KYOTO-OSAKA allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations.
You have your own private Minivan Toyota COMMUTER 2020 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours.
Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information.
<<< You customize your own Day Trip in KYOTO & OSAKA>>>
STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests.
STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary.
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary.
***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time.
***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s).
***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.
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STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback
REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only
C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service
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