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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.

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.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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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.

★ 5.0

“Tour Guide Woody and driver Tom were very polite and professional. Nice overview of Kyoto and Nara. Got a little rain and the fall colors are still a couple weeks away. Would recommend to anyone want to acclimate to the area.”

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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.

★ 4.6

“Nara Park is simply amazing and the tour takes you to the best parts! Our guide, At-chan, was super! She took wonderful care of us and was super nice! Thank you very much!”

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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.

★ 4.6

“I like the places we went to. Abdullah gave us some information about the places that we went. He also recommended good restaurant for lunch. He is polite and good to us.”

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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.

★ 4.9

“Mai was an excellent professional tour guide. She explained well the places we visited and when we were traveling on the bus between sights she engaged us by helping us learn words and how to count in Japanese.”

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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.

★ 5.0

“Our day with Riku was fantastic! He was full of knowledge about the sights, and super adaptable n to our pace. And he took us to an amazing local Ramen restaurant we never would have known existed. Highly recommend!!”

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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.

★ 4.7

“My husband and I are both handicapped and Bill was amazing. He helped us every step of the way. We had a wonderful time and got to see you so much! Highly recommend.”

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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.

★ 5.0

“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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More Nara Day Trips from Kyoto

4.8From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour6 hours$77 4.5Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto$350.16 5.0Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Japanese Guide$300.61 4.0Kyoto, Osaka, Nara Private Tour by Car English Driver Guide$660.51 5.0Luxury Kyoto 1-Day Private Car Tour with Nara & Osaka Options$185.00 4.3Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto and Nara Day Trip10 hours$516 5.0Private Kyoto Nara Tour by Car with Deer, Buddha and More$175.00 3.8From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Customised Sightseen Tour1 day$290 4.5Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up$266.85 5.0Nara Half-Day Bus Tour from Kyoto$78.83 5.0Private Nara Tour from Osaka Meet at Your Hotel6 hours$514 5.0Kyoto Private Tour Full Day with Local Guide&Nara Option(PerGroup$480.00 4.7Kyoto Private Car Tour with Japanese Navigator (+Nara) T5$128 4.9Kyoto: Nara, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine Private Full Day8 hours$183 4.0Kyoto/Nara/Osaka: Highlights Custom Tour with Hotel Pickup1 day$444 4.7From Osaka/Kyoto:Kyoto&Nara Private day trip with pick up8 - 10 hours$441 5.0Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure$490.00 5.0Private Airport Transfer & Adventure within Kyoto Nara Osaka Kobe$385.00 5.0Kyoto Nara Private Car Tour with a Local English Guide and Driver$459.81 4.7KYOTO-NARA: Giant Buddha Deer Pagoda “Geisya” (Italian, full day)1 day$176 3.9Osaka & Nara: Private Tour with English speaking guide10 hours$455 5.0One-Day Walking Tour of Amazing 8th Century Capital Nara$137.17 4.3Kyoto & Nara Private Customized, Guided Tour10 hours$438 5.0Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto$195.00