Highlights
Enjoy Kinkaku-ji and the magical winter beauty of Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato, glowing with stone lanterns.
Join the winter-only Lantern Festival and enjoy the stunning lights and thatched-roof village — an unforgettable sight.
On Jan 21 only, witness a special Haruno-style dance dedication at a historic shrine founded in 1058.
Enjoy local dishes at food stalls, and on Jan 21 only, join mochi pounding with Miyama rice and taste Zenzai sweet soup.
Visit Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage temple and admire the serene winter view of snow reflected beautifully on the pond.
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Overview
Osaka
7 - 10 hour(s)
Available Weekday
English, Japanese
Pick-up not available
198076
10013
Coupons
What to expect
Explore Miyama Village’s “Winter Lantern” event (Jan 19–23, 2026) on this day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, seeing hundreds of lanterns, candles, and thatched roofs. *Entry guaranteed; only tour buses allowed inside.
*This tour guarantees entry to the exclusive Winter Lantern event for participants.
*During the event, only tour buses are allowed inside the village.
*During the event, only tour buses are allowed inside the village.
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From Osaka: Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato “Winter Lantern Festival” & World Heritage Kinkaku-ji
USD 106.14
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
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From Kyoto: Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato “Winter Lantern Festival” & World Heritage Kinkaku-ji
USD 99.50
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Availability Calendar
From Osaka: Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato “Winter Lantern Festival” & World Heritage Kinkaku-ji
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 1 & over)
USD 106.14
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 1 & over)
USD 106.14
Price per Adult/Child :
Overview
Afternoon
9.5 - 10 hour(s)
Available Weekday
English, Japanese
Without pick-up
Inclusions: General admission (some attractions excluded) / Bus fare / Gasoline fee / Fuel charge / Highway tolls / Admission fee / English-speaking guide / Japanese-speaking guide / Japanese-speaking driver
Schedule
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11:50
Meeting Point: In front of Osaka Mode Gakuen
12:00
Departure Place: In front of Osaka Mode Gakuen
13:00
JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tour Bus Platform (Stay at 10 min)
Participants departing from Kyoto will be picked up along the route.
14:00
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Free time for 60 min)
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf and reflected in a serene pond. Built in the 14th century as a shogun’s villa, it later became a temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Japan’s most photographed landmarks.
16:30
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lantern Festival (Free time: 150 min)
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato is a scenic Kyoto village known for its traditional thatched-roof houses. In winter, the Snow Lantern Festival lights up the snow-covered streets, creating a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that enchants visitors and showcases Japan’s rural beauty.
20:00
Around Kyoto Station (Free time for 10 min)
This will be the drop-off point for participants departing from Kyoto, so the bus will stop here.
21:00-21:30
Tour ends around Osaka Station
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests can participate in this activity in a wheelchair with advance notice.
- This tour is conducted entirely in English. Please note that there will be no Japanese-language guidance.
Other requirements
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and gender at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and date of birth at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, date of birth, contact telephone number, gender and address at the time of booking.
- If you require a couple's room, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Participants 12 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Camera zoom lenses over 400mm are not permitted.
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before booking. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before applying. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Food and beverage fee
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Beverages
- Closed toe shoes
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long skirt or clothing that will cover your ankles
- Insect repellent
- Winter jacket
- Medication
- Motion sickness preventative
- No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
- No short pants
- No mini skirts
- No sandals
- No military uniforms or military style clothing
- No workout clothing
- No flip-flops
- No high heels
- No clothing that exposes a large amount of skin
- No see-through fabrics
- Strollers are not allowed
- Wheelchairs are not allowed
- Luggage and suitcases are not allowed
- Coolers are not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- No pets allowed.
- Large luggage (skis, surfboards, non-collapsible wheelchairs, golf bags, etc.) are not allowed.
- Only luggage that you can personally carry is allowed
- The amount of luggage allowed per vehicle:
Four-door sedan - 3 pieces
Large taxi - 8 pieces
Mini bus - 14 pieces
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Customers from other tours may accompany you on this activity.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Due to the long bus ride, drink liquids sparingly.
- There may not be a rest stop during your bus ride. Use the toilet facilities and have breakfast prior to your pick-up.
- You will be refunded if the tour is canceled due to inclement weather. Please contact VELTRA for your refund.
- Meals are not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- There will be an English speaking guide for this activity.
- Even if unused, you will not receive a refund.
- If any of the equipment is damaged you will be responsible for paying the repair costs.
- Additional discounts may not be applied to your ticket.
- Please be punctual and check-in on time.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time.
- Your reservation will be canceled if you are more than 10 minutes late.
- If you are running late, be sure to contact the activity provider.
- [Travel Details]
Departure/Return: Tokyo → Tokyo
Duration: 1 day
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Osaka Sayama Kotsu Bus,Inc., or an equivalent bus company.
Minimum Participants: 20 people
Tour Conductor: 1 person (English Staff)
[Organizer/Operator]
WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION
[Authorized Sales]
Veltra Inc.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
From Kyoto: Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato “Winter Lantern Festival” & World Heritage Kinkaku-ji
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 1 & over)
USD 99.50
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 1 & over)
USD 99.50
Price per Adult/Child :
Overview
Afternoon
7 - 7.5 hour(s)
Available Weekday
English, Japanese
Without pick-up
Inclusions: General admission (some attractions excluded) / Bus fare / Gasoline fee / Fuel charge / Highway tolls / Admission fee / English-speaking guide / Japanese-speaking guide / Japanese-speaking driver
Schedule
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13:00
Meeting Point: JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate Parking for Sightseeing bus
13:10
Departure Point: JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate Parking for Sightseeing bus
Check-in will begin once the bus arrives. Please wait until then.
14:00
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Free time for 60 min)
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf and reflected in a serene pond. Built in the 14th century as a shogun’s villa, it later became a temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Japan’s most photographed landmarks.
16:30
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lantern Festival (Free time: 150 min)
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato is a scenic Kyoto village known for its traditional thatched-roof houses. In winter, the Snow Lantern Festival lights up the snow-covered streets, creating a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that enchants visitors and showcases Japan’s rural beauty.
20:00-20:30
Tour ends around Kyoto Station
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests can participate in this activity in a wheelchair with advance notice.
- This tour is conducted entirely in English. Please note that there will be no Japanese-language guidance.
Other requirements
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and gender at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and date of birth at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, date of birth, contact telephone number, gender and address at the time of booking.
- If you require a couple's room, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Participants 12 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Camera zoom lenses over 400mm are not permitted.
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before booking. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before applying. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Food and beverage fee
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Beverages
- Closed toe shoes
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long skirt or clothing that will cover your ankles
- Insect repellent
- Winter jacket
- Medication
- Motion sickness preventative
- No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
- No short pants
- No mini skirts
- No sandals
- No military uniforms or military style clothing
- No workout clothing
- No flip-flops
- No high heels
- No clothing that exposes a large amount of skin
- No see-through fabrics
- Strollers are not allowed
- Wheelchairs are not allowed
- Luggage and suitcases are not allowed
- Coolers are not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- No pets allowed.
- Large luggage (skis, surfboards, non-collapsible wheelchairs, golf bags, etc.) are not allowed.
- Only luggage that you can personally carry is allowed
- The amount of luggage allowed per vehicle:
Four-door sedan - 3 pieces
Large taxi - 8 pieces
Mini bus - 14 pieces
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Customers from other tours may accompany you on this activity.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Due to the long bus ride, drink liquids sparingly.
- There may not be a rest stop during your bus ride. Use the toilet facilities and have breakfast prior to your pick-up.
- You will be refunded if the tour is canceled due to inclement weather. Please contact VELTRA for your refund.
- Meals are not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- There will be an English speaking guide for this activity.
- Even if unused, you will not receive a refund.
- If any of the equipment is damaged you will be responsible for paying the repair costs.
- Additional discounts may not be applied to your ticket.
- Please be punctual and check-in on time.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time.
- Your reservation will be canceled if you are more than 10 minutes late.
- If you are running late, be sure to contact the activity provider.
- [Travel Details]
Departure/Return: Tokyo → Tokyo
Duration: 1 day
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Osaka Sayama Kotsu Bus,Inc., or an equivalent bus company.
Minimum Participants: 20 people
Tour Conductor: 1 person (English Staff)
[Organizer/Operator]
WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION
[Authorized Sales]
Veltra Inc.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
Activity Provider Willer Travel（WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION）
Activity Provider
FAQ
Please visit VELTRA Support page to send an inquiry about this activity.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 11 business days to 23:59 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 10% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 8 business days to 23:59 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 2 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity date, up until the activity begins, will result in a charge equal to 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes to the date, number of participants, or other booking details may incur change fees equivalent to the above cancellation policy.
Operation days
- WeekDays
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 11 business days to 23:59 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 10% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 8 business days to 23:59 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 2 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity date, up until the activity begins, will result in a charge equal to 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes to the date, number of participants, or other booking details may incur change fees equivalent to the above cancellation policy.
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Restrictions
- If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests can participate in this activity in a wheelchair with advance notice.
- This tour is conducted entirely in English. Please note that there will be no Japanese-language guidance.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Food and beverage fee
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Beverages
- Closed toe shoes
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long skirt or clothing that will cover your ankles
- Insect repellent
- Winter jacket
- Medication
- Motion sickness preventative
- No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
- No short pants
- No mini skirts
- No sandals
- No military uniforms or military style clothing
- No workout clothing
- No flip-flops
- No high heels
- No clothing that exposes a large amount of skin
- No see-through fabrics
- Strollers are not allowed
- Wheelchairs are not allowed
- Luggage and suitcases are not allowed
- Coolers are not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- No pets allowed.
- Large luggage (skis, surfboards, non-collapsible wheelchairs, golf bags, etc.) are not allowed.
- Only luggage that you can personally carry is allowed
- The amount of luggage allowed per vehicle:
Four-door sedan - 3 pieces
Large taxi - 8 pieces
Mini bus - 14 pieces
Other requirements
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and gender at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and date of birth at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, date of birth, contact telephone number, gender and address at the time of booking.
- If you require a couple's room, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Participants 12 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Camera zoom lenses over 400mm are not permitted.
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before booking. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before applying. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Customers from other tours may accompany you on this activity.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Due to the long bus ride, drink liquids sparingly.
- There may not be a rest stop during your bus ride. Use the toilet facilities and have breakfast prior to your pick-up.
- You will be refunded if the tour is canceled due to inclement weather. Please contact VELTRA for your refund.
- Meals are not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- There will be an English speaking guide for this activity.
- Even if unused, you will not receive a refund.
- If any of the equipment is damaged you will be responsible for paying the repair costs.
- Additional discounts may not be applied to your ticket.
- Please be punctual and check-in on time.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time.
- Your reservation will be canceled if you are more than 10 minutes late.
- If you are running late, be sure to contact the activity provider.
- [Travel Details]
Departure/Return: Tokyo → Tokyo
Duration: 1 day
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Osaka Sayama Kotsu Bus,Inc., or an equivalent bus company.
Minimum Participants: 20 people
Tour Conductor: 1 person (English Staff)
[Organizer/Operator]
WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION
[Authorized Sales]
Veltra Inc.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
Restrictions
- If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests can participate in this activity in a wheelchair with advance notice.
- This tour is conducted entirely in English. Please note that there will be no Japanese-language guidance.
Required items to bring & attire
- Cash
- Food and beverage fee
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Beverages
- Closed toe shoes
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long skirt or clothing that will cover your ankles
- Insect repellent
- Winter jacket
- Medication
- Motion sickness preventative
- No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
- No short pants
- No mini skirts
- No sandals
- No military uniforms or military style clothing
- No workout clothing
- No flip-flops
- No high heels
- No clothing that exposes a large amount of skin
- No see-through fabrics
- Strollers are not allowed
- Wheelchairs are not allowed
- Luggage and suitcases are not allowed
- Coolers are not allowed
- Alcohol is not allowed
- No pets allowed.
- Large luggage (skis, surfboards, non-collapsible wheelchairs, golf bags, etc.) are not allowed.
- Only luggage that you can personally carry is allowed
- The amount of luggage allowed per vehicle:
Four-door sedan - 3 pieces
Large taxi - 8 pieces
Mini bus - 14 pieces
Other requirements
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and gender at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and date of birth at the time of booking.
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, date of birth, contact telephone number, gender and address at the time of booking.
- If you require a couple's room, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Participants 12 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Camera zoom lenses over 400mm are not permitted.
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before booking. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
- Please review the Terms and Conditions before applying. WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION Subscription Type Organized Tour Terms and Conditions _ WILLER TRAVEL.pdf
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- You will share the transportation with other customers.
- Customers from other tours may accompany you on this activity.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- This activity may be changed or canceled for your safety, medical issues or comfort.
- Due to the long bus ride, drink liquids sparingly.
- There may not be a rest stop during your bus ride. Use the toilet facilities and have breakfast prior to your pick-up.
- You will be refunded if the tour is canceled due to inclement weather. Please contact VELTRA for your refund.
- Meals are not included in the price.
- Drinks and meals are available for purchase
- There will be an English speaking guide for this activity.
- Even if unused, you will not receive a refund.
- If any of the equipment is damaged you will be responsible for paying the repair costs.
- Additional discounts may not be applied to your ticket.
- Please be punctual and check-in on time.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time.
- Your reservation will be canceled if you are more than 10 minutes late.
- If you are running late, be sure to contact the activity provider.
- [Travel Details]
Departure/Return: Tokyo → Tokyo
Duration: 1 day
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Osaka Sayama Kotsu Bus,Inc., or an equivalent bus company.
Minimum Participants: 20 people
Tour Conductor: 1 person (English Staff)
[Organizer/Operator]
WILLER ACROSS CORPORATION
[Authorized Sales]
Veltra Inc.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
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【English Guide】Miyama Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lantern Festival & Kinkakuji《Limited offer》
Explore Miyama Village’s “Winter Lantern” event (Jan 19–23, 2026) on this day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, seeing hundreds of lanterns, candles, and thatched roofs. *Entry guaranteed; only tour buses allowed inside.
