1.Osaka/Kyoto:Kinkakuji,Arashiyama,FushimiInariShrine,NaraPark
Discover Japan’s highlights with this full-day tour visiting Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and Nara Park. Includes optional Kobe beef lunch.
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15 Best Nara Day Trips from Kyoto
The Nara add-ons that fit Japan’s first capital into a Kyoto stay: the Great Buddha in his enormous wooden hall and twelve hundred sacred deer who bow for crackers. Forty minutes by train, eight centuries back in time.
2.Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Explore Kyoto, Nara, and Arashiyama on a full-day bus tour featuring iconic sights like Fushimi Inari, bamboo groves, and sacred deer for only $51.
“Thank you to Amy for the wonderful day and guiding us on the tour! It was a perfect day, thank you!”
3.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Experience Kyoto and Nara in one day with this guided tour featuring bamboo forests, deer at Nara, Fushimi Inari gates, and authentic Kobe beef lunch for $61.
4.Kyoto & Nara Day Trip – Golden Pavilion & Todaiji from Kyoto
Discover Kyoto and Nara’s top sights on this full-day tour, including Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Todai-ji, and Nara Deer Park with expert guides and hassle-free transport.
“We were fortunate to have a knowledgeable, engaging, thoughtful and entertaining guide. The choice of sights provided a well balanced look at Kyoto and Nara.”
5.Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van
Discover Kyoto and Nara in one day with this guided van tour from Osaka. Enjoy seamless transfers, expert guides, and highlights like Fushimi Inari and Nara Deer Park for $104.
“Awesome ,and it will need an energy to be able to enjoy, a lot of walking since it was a full day activity ,other than that everything was ok”
6.Nara Afternoon Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)
Discover Nara's historic temples and friendly deer on this guided tour from Kyoto, combining cultural highlights with a charming outdoor experience.
“Deer ark where I visited over 70 years ago. However the deer were very aggressive this time. Also liked th Buddhist temples”
7.From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour
Discover Nara’s highlights on a guided morning tour from Kyoto, including Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, with friendly guides and authentic experiences.
“The guide Den was kind sweet and knowledgeable, the temple is beautiful and deers were funny and friendly.”
8.Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour
Discover Kyoto and Nara with a flexible, private guided tour from Osaka or Kyoto. Visit iconic sites like Fushimi Inari, Bamboo Forest, and Golden Pavilion.
“We had a very pleasant day and truly appreciated how kind, patient, and accommodating Abdullah was. He was flexible with our requests, made everything feel easy, and was a safe, comfortable driver throughout. The experience was smooth and enjoyable, and for us it felt more…”
9.Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour
Discover Japan’s cultural gems on this full-day tour visiting Nara, Osaka, and Kobe from Kyoto. Enjoy historic sites, lively neighborhoods, and authentic local experiences for just $69.
“Heli is very good at her job. She informs us when we are on the bus so not to waste time while at the sight to see. She is friendly and prompt. Kobashi is a good driver making me feel secure that I can sleep…”
10.Kyoto: Historical Nara & Kyoto Bus Tour
Explore Nara and Uji from Kyoto in a full-day guided bus tour visiting UNESCO sites, feeding deers, and making matcha, all with expert guides.
“What a fabulous day.. from a trip to Nara to see temple, shrine and deer park to a shrine and matcha making in Uji.. what a beautiful place. Our guide was Aoi who was extremely knowledgeable, caring, funny and kept us going at a reasonable…”
11.From Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park Sightseeing Day Tour
Discover Kyoto and Nara's highlights on a full-day tour from Osaka, including deer at Nara Park, Fushimi Inari's torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest for great value.
“Good day overall well structured, our guide was lively, knowledgeable, and great overall. I’d recommend this route. At the last stop, I opted to hoof it to world class sushi and unagi shops.”
12.Kyoto Full Private Tour (we also have Nara option)
Discover Kyoto’s top sights with this private, flexible tour featuring Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari. Personalized, comfortable, and insightful.
“The experience was amazing, I feel like I saw a full beautiful day in Kyoto. The Nara deer were so elegant with the temple. Very powerful to be there Roku was a great host answered all my questions took all the photos and was extremely…”
13.From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip 3 Cities in 1 Day
Discover Nara, Osaka, and Kobe in one day from Kyoto with a well-organized tour. Visit temples, sample street food, and enjoy scenic harbor views—all at a great value.
“Vincente was amazing(sorry if I got name wrong 13may), must see trip!!! very good choice of places to visit,much recommended:)”
14.From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup
Discover Kyoto and Nara on a private day trip from Osaka or Kobe, featuring iconic sites like Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Nara Park with expert guides.
“My daughter and I enjoyed our trip to Kyoto and Nara to celebrate my birthday. Benn/Yujiro arrived early and was waiting for us in the lobby of our hotel in Osaka. He had water bottles for us in the car and was an extremely careful…”
15.Nara 8hr Private Tour – Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide
Discover Nara with this private 8-hour tour from Kyoto, led by knowledgeable guides. Visit iconic temples, roam Nara Park’s deer, and explore traditional districts.
“We enjoyed the day trip to Nara. Our guide Hiro was wonderful. He was very organized and picked us up from our hotel and delivered us back. Nara was well worth a visit. Would recommend this trip.”
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Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
Private Kyoto Nara Tour by Car with Deer, Buddha and More
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Customised Sightseen Tour
Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up
Nara Half-Day Bus Tour from Kyoto
Private Nara Tour from Osaka Meet at Your Hotel
Kyoto Private Tour Full Day with Local Guide&Nara Option(PerGroup
Kyoto Private Car Tour with Japanese Navigator (+Nara) T5
Kyoto: Nara, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine Private Full Day
Kyoto/Nara/Osaka: Highlights Custom Tour with Hotel Pickup
From Osaka/Kyoto:Kyoto&Nara Private day trip with pick up
Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
Private Airport Transfer & Adventure within Kyoto Nara Osaka Kobe
Kyoto Nara Private Car Tour with a Local English Guide and Driver
KYOTO-NARA: Giant Buddha Deer Pagoda “Geisya” (Italian, full day)
Osaka & Nara: Private Tour with English speaking guide
One-Day Walking Tour of Amazing 8th Century Capital Nara
Kyoto & Nara Private Customized, Guided Tour
Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
Explore Kyoto
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.