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

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

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Begin your journey from Osaka or Kyoto, and step into Japan’s most iconic sights.

Start at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where sunlight filters through towering stalks, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Enjoy a traditional meal at Kyoto Wasabi, a 120-year-old townhouse preserving the charm of old Kyoto. Choose from Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu, Pork Shabu-shabu, or Vegetarian Curry.

Continue to Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Stroll through Nara Park and visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside the world’s largest wooden structure, marvel at the 15-meter Great Buddha, an awe-inspiring symbol of Japan’s heritage.

Conclude at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming a striking path up Mount Inari. This unforgettable sight is among Japan’s most photographed landmarks.

At day’s end, relax on your bus ride back, with the flexibility to return to 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 on the same bus.

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

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure 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 result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or are unsure about the meeting point, please notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.

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

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 will not be granted.

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

Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).

Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.

Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.

In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.

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

Arashiyama

Your adventure starts with a visit 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. The gentle swaying of the bamboo and the serene atmosphere offer a peaceful escape, making it an unforgettable experience. Be sure to stop for a photo with the iconic bamboo backdrop and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Tenryu-ji Temple

Tenryū-ji, formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and its first chief priest was Musō Soseki.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

No Lunch / Osaka Departure

No Lunch: You will have free time to explore the local culinary delights in Arashiyama at your leisure.
Osaka VIP Villa Namba: (Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00) 5-minute walk from "Exit 10 Nishi-Umeda station" through Umeda underpass.

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

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

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

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 / 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

No Lunch / Kyoto Departure

No Lunch: You will have free time to explore the local culinary delights in Arashiyama at your leisure.
(Meet at 9:00AM)Kyoto dep.: (Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)

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

Reviews

4.38

63 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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3
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  • Unreliable tour guide

    Carmelita R,

    Oct 30, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Tour guide cancelled without any explanation. Very unreliable and unprofessional. It is so frustrating and disappointing because we then have to plan a new tour last minute and they were all sold out.

  • Amanda was an excellent...

    John F,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amanda was an excellent guide. Very informative and answered everyone’s questions. Lunch was delicious and also traditional.

  • This was a fun...

    Rebecca B,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a fun experience. VIP Tours did a good job keeping us on track with all of the activities. We were given ideas of where to go & what to see after we were escorted to where we were going.

  • Not recommened

    Julie B,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Tour guide smoked and his smelled like cigarettes. Tour was rushed and we missed many of our stops. Was nothing like itinerary

  • Nara was not necessary...

    Elsa D,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Nara was not necessary and out of the way. It should have been replaced with Gion which we were all disappointed bec that’s what Kyoto is about. Our tour guide was good , knowledgeable, and friendly. He went out of his way for everyone’s needs and requests

From ¥10,300

4.38
63 reviews
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