From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a journey through time in Kyoto and Nara, where tradition blends harmoniously with modernity.
In Nara Park, encounter the free-roaming deer that charmingly bow to you in hopes of a treat.
Explore the magnificent torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, and visit the Arashiyama area, which includes the serene Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site Tenryu-ji Temple, the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House and the beautiful Kimono Forest.
Depart from Osaka or Kyoto, experience a magical fusion of nature and history with our friendly and professional guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please indicate when booking if you're traveling with stroller or large luggage.
Please inform us at least one day in advance if you have placed an order separately from your relatives or friends. This will help avoid the situation where you and your companions are assigned to different vehicles.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Lunch
Tenryuji Temple Ticket: 500 yen
What To Expect
Nara Park
Nara Park is one of the must-see areas in Nara City and is one of the oldest parks in Japan. The vast area covers 660 hectares and is renowned for its free-roaming deer and world-famous temples. These tame creatures are believed to be sacred messengers of the Shinto gods and walk freely in Nara. Over time, these cute deers have learned to bow to visitors-a sign for a treat. For over 1,300 years, humans and deer have peacefully coexisted in Nara. Today, they are protected as Natural Monuments, and revered as holy animals in Nara.
There are around 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine, to worship the Shinto god of rice, Inari. The shrine is renowned for Senbon Torii, thousands of vermilion red torii gates, which create a stunning and immersive tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. In the 1300 years since its establishment in 711AD, people have gathered here to pray for bountiful harvests, business prosperity, the safety of their home and family, and the fulfillment of all other wishes.
Options
From Osaka--Get off in Osaka
Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station, 1-chōme-18-14 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
From Osaka--Get Off in Kyoto
Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station, 1-chōme-18-14 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
From Kyoto--Get off in Kyoto
Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
From Kyoto--Get off in Osaka
Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Starting point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Deers at Nara Park
Racquel W,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative and a good way of experiencing the culture. The deer feeding was at Nara Park was fantastic.
Very hot day, unfortunately, but very enjoyable
Fergal O,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Bus tour to Nara park, Arashiyama bamboo forest and Fushimi al Inari. Weather was very hot but very enjoyable. Really liked Arashiyama
Really good trip and good guide who oriented on SMS both before and during the trip
Tine D,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good trip to exciting places with plenty of time in individual places. It was especially good with very good time at the bamboo forest, so it was both possible to visit the temple, eat lunch and see the main street. Our guide Theodor had track of everything, and informed us by SMS both before and during the trip
Awesome day of sightseeing!
Alan W,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an incredible day! The tour company and guide, Laura, were very professional and organized. A group chat was established the day prior to the trip and Laura introduced herself and provided all relevant information needed for the day. Seat assignments and group assignments were already planned and made the day of registration process seamless. Laura provided some history and excellent information about each stop. She also provided links to recommended restaurants. She made herself available to take pictures, answered questions, and gave specific recommendations on how to see the best viewpoints at various sites. Gorgous sights! Overall, it was a hot but enjoyable day. Thank you Laura for being an awesome tour guide!
It’s a great experience,...
Sofia M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a great experience, bring comfortable shoes, take a lot of pictures, the tour guide gave us very interesting Information about the places visited and about the Japanese traditions
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