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

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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 bus will depart 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.

We cannot provide vegan or halal meals. Please book an option without lunch.

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 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/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:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, 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:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan

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:
Tourist Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance (Kyoto Avanti), 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

Reviews

4.60

338 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

256

It was a great day with a...
Rhi B,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great day with a great guide. Yuki was full of great tips and advice for post tour adventures also.
Good tour but lots of walking
Marie J,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour was good, but a lot of walking. The tour guide was nice and helpful, but we had to walk far to some of the stops
Missed am
David B,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We met the group at lunch. The sign for the restaurant was small and 30 m from the road so very hard to find. Also time to meet was told to us an hour early so we sat and waited. Tour guide (Ko ?) was great.
Wonderful tour
Ellen C,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Maria was one of the best guides. She showed us pictures before we arrived so we’d know what to expect and provided maps of each stop. Wonderful tour!
Kyoto and Nara
Erica B,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Full day, but entertaining and educational. Yuki made it so much fun! And he kept us on schedule, which I appreciate.