Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

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Overview

Available languages

English

Experience western Japan on this day trip through Kyoto and Nara. Explore the serene nature of Arashiyama, stroll the gardens of Kyoto's UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji, and enjoy feeding deer in Nara Park.

・Visit the gorgeous golden Kinkaku-ji and its immaculate original gardens

・Explore the serene bamboo grove of Arashiyama

・Walk through Nara Park and feed the wild deer

・See the Great Buddha Statue at Todaiji temple

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour departs from Kyoto and Osaka on different dates and buses. Choose your departure point carefully when booking.

Infants (0-2 years) free (seat and meal not included); must sit on an adult's lap

Meeting Time at Namba, OCAT 1F (Near Daiso): 8:50 AM

Meeting Time at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, in the tourist bus parking area: 9:05 AM

Please check in 10 minutes before the booked start time

The activity provider is not liable for losses due to delays

The bus will departs as scheduled; late arrivals are non-refundable

Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety

Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended

Our business hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST on weekdays. Please note that we are unable to respond to emails outside of these hours.

Halal and Vegan meals unavailable; please book an option without lunch and bring your own

For vegetarian requests, contact us directly (contact tour operator) at least 3 days before the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch(if option selected)

Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)

Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple (This is not included if you choose a last minute option)

English Speaking Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi

Personal expenses

Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour begins and ends at the meeting points.)

Entry tickets and meals(if the last minute option is selected)

Options

Osaka dep Last-Minute Seats

No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining
This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included.
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Kyoto dep Last-Minute Seats

No Lunch : Feel free to bring and enjoy your own lunch on the tour, or choose a nearby restaurant for dining.
This Option: Last-minute seats available for the guided bus tour. Entry tickets and lunch not included.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Osaka Namba Dep/Japanese Feast

Japanese Feast: This option offers an all-you-can-enjoy Japanese-style lunch with 40 assorted dishes.
Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Kyoto Departure/Japanese Feast

Japanese Feast: Includes an all-you-can-enjoy lunch of about 40 Kyoto specialties.
Kyoto Departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM. Admission fee included
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Kyoto Departure/Without Lunch

Lunch is NOT included.
Kyoto departure: Meeting point & Time: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Bus Station in front or Kyoto AVANTI 9:05 AM.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

Osaka Namba Dep. without lunch

Lunch: NOT included
Entry Tickets: Todaiji & Kinkakuji
Starting point:
Namba Ocat Building, 1 Chome-4 Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Operated by LIMON Tours

Reviews

4.38

183 reviews

119

Good little highlights tour
Lauren A,
Mar 7, 2025
4.00
Great little day trip. Our guide Yuki was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and kind, taking photos for us and giving us restaurant recommendations for near our hotel. The trip itself is smooth and you get to see some great highlights if you have limited time and can't stay in Kyoto. It could be improved with a touch more free time after the bamboo forest to explore the main street. We opted in for the buffet lunch which was ok but not exciting. However there are plenty of food options along the main strip of Arashiyama that were inexpensive and looked very good.
A quick but meaningful highlights tour
CharlesVincent T,
Feb 5, 2025
5.00
If you only want to visit Kyoto and Nara to see briefly its highlights (not much details and less spots) then this tour is for you. Josh was a very nice guide. There were only 12 of us on this tour which made it better as less people to consider. Downside was in Nara as we couldnt buy cookies for the deers as it already ran out because there were groups of students on field trips. And take note, the deers will ignore you without a cookie. Be sure to buy cookies on the corners first before you start doing anything in the temple.
Maria the best tool person
Steven C,
Dec 14, 2024
5.00
Maria was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the area and Japanese history. I think when I return again, I will rebook and hopefully I am assigned to Maria.
Great experience
Angelo M,
Nov 20, 2024
5.00
Nara deer's in a semi wildlife environment were great to watch and interface. Also the tour was well organised apart from the meeting point. They should be more specific about the pick up point, that is which side of in front of the Avanti building ie right or left as it is a wide building. Also Indicate that guides will be in yellow. Few people had issues with this.
Had a blast!
Kin C,
Nov 20, 2024
5.00
We had lots of time at the Nara Park and saw lots of the friendly deer! Do plan for a full day. Hama was our tour guide and she was great. Well worth it!