Osaka
The ancient-capital days from Osaka: the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari’s gates, Nara’s bowing deer and Todaiji’s Great Buddha, in bus loops and guided rail runs. Stay in Osaka, day-trip the history; the trains make it trivial.
Experience Hiroshima's poignant history and Miyajima's natural beauty in one day with this guided tour, including Shinkansen tickets from Osaka or Kyoto.
Most Popular“Tom or guide was a great he was very knowledgeable and it helped me to understand everything”
Discover Kyoto’s top sights in a single day with this guided tour covering UNESCO sites, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama for just $83.
“Wonderful day trip from Osaka. Beautiful sights, safe driver & efficient, friendly guide.”
Discover historic Kyoto and Nara on a full-day guided tour from Osaka or Kyoto, exploring temples, deer parks, and scenic districts with included tickets and optional lunch.
“There is not enough time to do both Kyoto and Nara in the same day. Arashiyama and Nara needs at least another hour.”
Discover the beauty of Amanohashidate on this day tour from Osaka or Kyoto, featuring scenic views, cultural sites, and local cuisine for an authentic experience.
“Even though it was raining all the time, the trip was very good and fun. Nick, the tour guide, created a good, wasy and positive atmosphere throughout the trip.”
Discover Kyoto and Nara’s top sights on a full-day tour from Osaka, including Golden Pavilion, Todaiji, and more, with expert guides and smooth transport.
“Excellent tour, however it was very difficult to understand the words due to the normal accent between Japanese and English. This could have been totally corrected if we had individual headsets so we could hear better. It is not ever possible for the guide to…”
Join locals and travelers in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto for friendly volleyball sessions. Meet new friends, learn the game, and enjoy authentic Japanese camaraderie for just $6.
“amazing, friendly and fun to meet everyone that came from around the world”
Explore iconic Japan on this full-day guided tour from Osaka, visiting Nara Park, Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari for authentic cultural sights.
“The tour ddn’t feel like a “tour”. It felt like we were just dropped off at the places we wanted to see. How I wish the guides could tell us more about the history of these places. Telling the background of the places and what…”
Discover the highlights of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara on this private guided tour. Visit temples, parks, and hidden gems with flexible itineraries and local insights.
“Nara and Kyoto in a day for the novice : We had a compact but wonderful day. There was so much to see and do . Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also was very accommodating . He accompanied us to many activities to…”
Discover Kyoto's top highlights on this guided day trip from Osaka, featuring the Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari, with expert guides and included tickets.
“Taka-san was an amazing and gracious guide. We had a wonderful 9 hour day full of information and laughter. Kyoto is a very crowded area, but Taka helped us navigate with ease. We felt very safe with both Taka and our driver Tom. I would…”
Join a friendly pickleball tour in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Meet locals and foreigners, learn the sport, and enjoy authentic Japanese hospitality.
“We had so much fun playing pickleball with the Osaka locals in Japan. We were visiting from Hawaii and I wish I could have planned more play time. Everyone was super friendly and they keep score in English!”
Discover Japan’s scenic beauty on this full-day trip from Kyoto, exploring Amanohashidate, Ine Bay, and charming fishing villages with expert guides.
“Beautiful scenery. Meeting place was clear and well organized. Tour guide was friendly and gave good instructions. Disappointed that most shops were closed the day of tour and Tour operator should have known this information and planned trip for a different day .”
Discover Kyoto's highlights with this private guided tour from Osaka, visiting iconic temples, historic districts, and cultural sites in a full-day experience.
“Amazing day with Haru. He met us at the ship in Osaka and took us to Kyoto and returned us safely at the end of the day. He was flexible when some of our group had a hard time keeping up with the schedule that…”
Discover Kyoto’s top sights—from Golden Pavilion to Kiyomizu Temple—on an immersive day trip from Osaka with expert guides, cultural insights, and comfort.
“Wonderful experience, from service at pick up point, to train ride from Osaka to Kyoto, to beginning of tour at bus terminal to the beautiful sights of Kyoto. Our guide had a good knowledge of the history of the temples and castle visited plus her…”
Discover Kyoto and Nara’s top UNESCO sites on a well-organized full-day tour from Osaka, featuring expert guides, stunning scenery, and authentic cultural experiences.
“This is essentially a self-guided Tour with a designated bus driver and a Tour guide to inform you as to what time the bus will return. The bus as advertised said it has AC, but the bus did not. The feel like temperature was every…”
Discover Nara’s temples, deer park, and history on this private Osaka to Nara tour. Enjoy a flexible, guided experience for a memorable day trip.
“It was nice to see Nara with some of the additional history and background around it. The temples and shrines we saw were quite impressive, and Masa was quite knowledgeable about the area!”
Japan's kitchen: neon canals, castle moats and thirteen-dish crawls.