Kobe to Kyoto excursions

[WESTEAST]

We are researching an all day shore excursion tour to Kyoto from the port of Kobe in March 2024 and seems like our cruise excursions are now waitlisted and most independent tours are private ($) from Kobe. We would appreciate if anyone has tour operator recommendations?  We are interested in seeing the standard tourist sites: the 'Golden Pavilion', Nijo Castle and perhaps a Shrine. Would be wonderful to train to Kyoto versus by bus.

 

We have a second day in Kobe and would also like to see Nara and Todai-ji Temple.  Appreciate any recommendation of tour operators. 

[cjwags]

I think we are on the same cruise. (Oceania, March 20?)  I was really surprised to see these sold out already.  We will start looking for a guide that will pick us up in Kobe as well.  Maybe post on the roll call board to see if others have had luck.

[WESTEAST]

23 hours ago, cjwags said:

I think we are on the same cruise. (Oceania, March 20?)  I was really surprised to see these sold out already.  We will start looking for a guide that will pick us up in Kobe as well.  Maybe post on the roll call board to see if others have had luck.

Yes seems we are! Dr. WU on our roll call posted a Viator excursion but it's 12 hours and too long for us - take a look. Also see the post "Tour companies and guides for Kyoto" on this thread.