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.
“Even the rain didn’t damper our tour. Christine, our guide was super effective in communicating, rounding up all of the passengers for timely departures, provided excellent recommendations, very knowledgeable of place, history, and culture and funny. 3 stops was perfect. And each stop was just…”
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.
“Outstanding experience visiting shrines and temples, and learning the history of Japanese rule by Shoguns. Tammy the tour guide was truly outstanding and helpful. She paid attention to the needs of every tourist in the group and kept everyone entertained.”
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.
“Was very interesting and informative and there was plenty of free time Tuka the guide was very helpful and friendly as was the driver”
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.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tour to Nara. Our tour guide , Eksico? Was absolutely fantastic, making our tour so interesting. Would definitely recommend, rather than trying to visit the area on your own.”
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 tour was well organized and informative. It was a good mix of Temple, Shrine and deer😁”
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 got the Kyoto/Narra tour and it was great. Our tour guide Abdullah was very engagimg and knowledgable. He is also very considerate in accomodating our needs and requests. We absolutely loved it! Very highly recommended. Will definitely use again.”
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.
“This is 80% a self guided tour. Unlike some reviewers, I liked the stops in this tour (with the exception of the temple in Nara because let’s face it, people go there to see the deers not the temple as there are 549595938348 temples in…”
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.
“Tsubasa, our guide was excellent, explaining a lot of historical facts and even giving us very interesting Japanese language lessons. Definitely very highly recommend this tour especially with Tsubasa.”
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.
“Not exactly a guided tour but a bus that drop you in a certain spot and come back to pick you up some time later. I had to come back to Nara to visit the big Buda which was located in Nara park and I…”
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.
“We had a wonderful day trip, thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable driver and guide, Riku. We visited Nara and Arashiyama. He was very accommodating of our itinerary with our children (4 & 7 years old) and suggested great activities and explained interesting facts for…”
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.
“Our guide could not have been more gracious, accommodating, and informative. We had an excellent time and are completely satisfied with the tour. Highly recommend Christine. She is an absolute gem!”
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.
“YUKA was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We spend the day in Nara with her and enjoyed it a lot. I highly recommend it . You will not be disappointed.”
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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
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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
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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
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Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.