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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

Mobile ticket

Begin your journey from Osaka or Kyoto. Starts with a visit to the natural beauty of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, one of the most picturesque sights in Japan. As you stroll through the towering bamboo stalks, you will feel as though you have entered another world.

Enjoy meal at "Kyoto Wasabi," a historic Kyoto townhouse with a rich legacy of over 120 years. Relish a traditional Kyoto meal featuring Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu, Pork Shabu-shabu or Vegetarian Curry Rice

Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Experience the charm of Nara Park, where you can interact w/ friendly deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure and another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Fushimi Inari Shrine, a revered Shinto shrine designated as an Important Cultural Property. Famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, this iconic shrine creates a stunning tunnel-like pathway up the sacred Mount Inari.

End your day with a flexible return by bus to either Osaka or Kyoto.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The tour schedule may be delayed due to traffic or weather. If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to extreme weather or natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.

This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.

Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price

Please arrive 10 minutes before at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point. Late arrival or arrival at the wrong location will miss the tour, & refund won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or unsure about the meeting point, pls notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.

The bus will be departing on time (no exception).

Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.

In case of late arrival or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.

Please check the photo in the product page & scan the QR code for the meeting point reference.

Note: The deer are wild animals—pls don’t disturb them.

Contact # may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (weekdays only)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

English or Chinese Speaking Guide

Entrance fee to Todaiji temple (Optional)

Hotel Pick up / Drop off

What To Expect

1

For Osaka Villa Namba Departure (Meet up 7:50am) Exact point on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/41MjX9k7hghqgyLt7 (3 min-walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7) If you wish to get off at Kyoto, please kindly let us know 1 day beforehand.

•Admission Not Applicable
2

For Kyoto VIP Loung Departure (Meet up 9:00am) Exact location point on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6jGuAZtqrqPsMj37 5-min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo West Exit (八条西口). Check out the below link for how to get to VIP Lounge Kyoto. https://vipliner.biz/map/lounge-kyoto/?tm=1719982486〈=ENG Your guide will be holding a blue flag.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Beef Shabu / Kyoto Departure

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu / Kyoto
(Meet at 9:00AM) Kyoto depart: Choose this option to savor Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu at a 120-year-old traditional townhouse in Kyoto.
Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

Beef Shabu / Osaka Departure

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu
(Meet at 7:50AM) Osaka depart: Choose this option to savor Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu at a 120-year-old traditional townhouse in Kyoto.
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Pork Shabu / Osaka Departure

Pork Shabu-Shabu
(Meet at 7:50AM) Osaka Depart
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Vegetarian Curry / Osaka Dep.

Vegetarian Curry Rice
(Meet at 7:50AM) Osaka depart
Starting point:
VIP Villa Namba, 1-chōme-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Vegetarian Curry / Kyoto Dep.

Vegetarian Curry Rice
(Meet at 9:00AM) Kyoto depart
Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

Pork Shabu / Kyoto Departure

Pork Shabu-Shabu
(Meet at 9:00AM) Kyoto Depart
Starting point:
VIP Lounge Kyoto, Japan, 601-8417 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujō Toriiguchichō, 6番地 1F

Reviews

4.15

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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5
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  • Excellent Kyoto day trip

    Adam S,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful trip to Nara park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari shrine! Our tour guide, Nick-San was energetic, funny, engaging despite a very hot day. We had plenty of time at each spot. Lunch was great as well. Everything ran on time.

  • Bus Tour Nara

    Jugroop B,

    Jun 13, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The good thing was the guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. He forgot his guide license that day so could not enter the Temple with us.

  • Okay, but needs work.

    Carolyn D,

    Jun 1, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    It's expansive and you see a lot but there is no bathroom on the bus and it's a long-time between stops. You are basically left free to room with no guidance or direction at each locale, and you get the impression if you are late, the bus will leave without you. I might pick a tour that was just a morning at Nara and afternoon at Kyoto next time, and just skip the bamboo forest of Osaka because it's just okay in comparison. Agency is very organized though and our bus guide was multilingual.

  • I left the tour in Inara...

    Mateusz G,

    Jan 2, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    I left the tour in Inara after just one hour because the group was too heterogeneous. This tour seems more suitable for families. Additionally, I noticed a lack of organization, and I was expecting a Japanese guide.

From JPY 9100

4.15
13 reviews
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