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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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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

VIP Lounge Kyoto

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 / 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

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

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

4.12

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best guide ever!!!

    Allison S,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Gary is the best tour guide ever! He is super funny and super knowledgeable and super chill, and just a great man all around. I wish I had more time to have taken more tours with him. We saw it all, especially the water lily garden that most people missed, but Gary knew where to go and what to show us and it was the most fabulous day even though it was 1000°. I’d recommend this tour to anybody but above all Gary is the man.

  • Culture Events in a Day!

    Richard J,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We Loved everything about this experience! We were wanting to see and experience culture events and we were able to fit many wonderful things into a day! Fun! Beautiful! Enlightening! Enjoyed! 🥰

  • Bus was about 30+mins...

    Martin K,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Bus was about 30+mins late arriving for the pickup in Kyoto. The time allowed at each destination was shorter than stated ( except lunch) and the bus drop off at the destination was so far away that at least 15min of the allocated time ( usually 50min) needed to be walked before the destination was reached. No time was allowed to explore, to buy refreshments or souvenirs. Being that the temperature was 35c-38c, no allowance was made I was unable to visit at least 2 of the key sites given the heat and not enough time was allowed so had to wait instead of participating.

  • Wonderful trip.

    Angela H,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really don’t know what to expected but were pleasantly surprised. Each stop provided either photo options and history and culture. Will be back!!! Nara was my favorite feeding deer as they bowed for a treat. 5 stars

  • Horrible and time wasting

    Jooyoun W,

    Jul 18, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    It was very difficult to understand guide. Very neglected, not informative Regret to use this company

From JPY 9100

4.12
25 reviews