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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

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 To Expect

1

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Lunch

Tenryuji Temple Ticket: 500 yen

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

4.77

184 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Christine is the best!!

    Carl L,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Christine was very organized and timely with each new destination. She was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. I would recommend her service again in the future.

  • We had a lot of fun on...

    Holly N,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a lot of fun on this tour! Nara was my favorite activity :) Thank you for being an awesome guide, Willa!

  • Lost and found

    Arabya R,,Feb 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Laura was an amazing tour guide. We got lost and she made sure we found a way back to her. Along with that an amazing tour! If you are a foodie, want to intake as much culture as you can and/or a photographer this is the tour for you!!!Thank you so much!!!

  • Christine and Mr. Henry...

    Brooklyn F,,Feb 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Christine and Mr. Henry were amazing! She is super friendly and a great host, and despite us being late one stop she was not rude at all!

  • Do your own research, there is no education here.

    Kathryn P,,Feb 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Very rushed experience. Tour guide was very nice, but she had too many people to herd (IMO). She spent all of her time explaining where to be and when, but did not offer cultural or historic references. Was expecting some context to the experience. My bad. Was told we would be dropped in Osaka at train station, but tour guide left us with non English speaking driver, who let us out on a busy street behind station and we were lost as to where to go in this chaotic city. We figured it out, but we did feel nervous, and somewhat mislead as per Osaka drop off. Overall more of a transfer than a tour.

  • Very pleasant and efficient tour

    Prakash M,,Feb 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our family enjoyed an excellent tour of Kyoto today. Our guide Christine was superb. She gave us very clear directions and instructions and also helped my daughter rent a kimono for the day. Driver Mr Sugihara was very good as well.

  • Tour

    Michael C,,Feb 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great travel and tour experience! Amy is a great tour guide and went out of her way to help out and give great experience!

  • Great value tour with an awesome guide (and very friendly deer!)

    Melissa C,,Feb 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I had a wonderful tour with Christine as my tour guide, and this tour was an excellent value overall. The itinerary was really well balanced—you get to see a good number of spots, but there are also breaks in between to relax on the bus, which I appreciated. One of my favorite stops was Nara Deer Park. While I did get head-butted by the deer more than a few times (they are very bold 😅), it was still a fun and memorable experience. I also loved that we visited an area with great shopping by the Bamboo Forest and there was plenty of time to grab snacks if you wanted. Another big bonus was that they dropped me off in Kyoto afterward (at the last stop), which worked perfectly with my travel plans. One tip: be sure to bring cash, as many places still require it. Overall, this tour offers great value, thoughtful pacing, and a fantastic guide. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy, enjoyable way to see multiple spots in a single day.

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  • Kyoto

    Maria J,,Feb 2, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It was nice seeing outside of kyoto but lots of walking and due to winter season its kind of chilly.

  • Comfortable easy tour.

    David P,,Feb 2, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Comfortable, easy well organized bus tour around Kyoto. Appropriate for all ages. Christine did a great job.

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