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 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
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 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
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First time to Nara for...
Jennifer M,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00First time to Nara for us, but a revisit to Kyoto. Fun to see the deer, though some get aggressive if you buy crackers to feed them! I thought the amount of time at Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari was just right for us. Christine communicated some good tips, recommendations, and commentary before each stop, then the schedule was well paced for time to explore on our own. Yoshi-san was an excellent driver, safely and smoothly getting us to each destination. If you’re looking for temples to visit in Kyoto, this isn’t your tour. But don’t miss the bamboo forest or the thousand gates! Thank you for a great day!
It is a bus shuttel not a...
Ofer M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a bus shuttel not a guided history/ arceogy tour. As a shuttle it was great, the guide Amy was wonderfull funny and resourceful.
Osaka to Kyoto 1 day tour
Zulema S,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00Lots of walking, so be prepared. Bring water and coffee in sealed water bottles. You will not get to see it all so I recommend doing at least two tours of your vacation time allows. For a group of 49 people like we had yesterday I recommend that you have at least 2 to 3 tour guides. But an excellent tour and I will definitely use Viator as a tour company again.
Wonderful tour
Neil K,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with Laura! Nara was amazing with the deer and Laura gave us good tips on how to manage them. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest was also lovely and the Fushimi Inari shrine was stunning!
Brilliant day tour
Sabrina C,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amy was the best tour guide ever! She kept everyone interested with her entertaining stories and information. The tour was great too! We have a fantastic day out. Thank you
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