Kyoto & Nara: Discover Japan's Cultural Gems

Discover Kyoto and Nara’s top sights on a budget-friendly bus tour. Explore Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Temple, and Nara Park. Convenient pickups in Osaka and Kyoto.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Begin the journey at Arashiyama, where a delightful traditional Japanese lunch featuring seasonal Kyoto delicacies awaits (if selected). Afterward, explore the area, including the Sagano Bamboo Forest, a beloved nature spot since the Heian Period. Enjoy the unique sound of bamboo leaves rustling as you stroll through the lush green…
What's Included
  • Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi
  • Lunch (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour begins and ends at the meeting points.)
Additional Information

Discover the beauty of western Japan with a day trip to Kyoto and Nara. Immerse yourself in the tranquil nature of Arashiyama, wander through the gardens of Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkaku-ji, and delight in feeding the deer at Nara Park.
・Tour the stunning golden Kinkaku-ji and its pristine original gardens
・Discover the peaceful bamboo…

Location
Namba Ocat Building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Florenciacs9341is
Oct 19, 2025
Great time ✨ - Haru, our guide, explained us all and level of English is pretty good 😊. The experience it’s self it’s 100% recommend!
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Karencuesta
Oct 19, 2025
Great trip to Kyoto and Nara - Haru was really fun and really kind the whole trip. I recommend her a lot as a trip guide. Fun, entertaining and friendly. It’s really cool trip if you don’t know Kyoto and Nara. It’s a great opportunity to not miss anything.
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Giovanni_c
Oct 15, 2025
Eiko, the guide, was very... - Eiko, the guide, was very caring, funny and knowledge. She went out of her way to give us a nice experience!
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726madia
Oct 15, 2025
Excellent - your visit went very well, especially our guide NAOMI, he was excellent ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Nomad55623602286
Oct 14, 2025
Deer are amazing - My guide was Naomi and was fantastic was very attentive in everything and help us have a unique experience explaining the temple of the great Buddha the importance that Nara had with second capital of the empire
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Kerrytt8385ro
Oct 13, 2025
Very good - This is first time I visited Osaka, we have good experience with guide Jewell. She is a nice lady, and doing guide tour with English, she is very clear to explain every temple or view, let me understand more history about the building. Lunch is nice as well, buffet style, we got really full. I will highly recommend her.
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Curiosity809825
Oct 13, 2025
Excellent, so nice. - Jewell is a really nice and patient lady, she took care of us all the way, highly recommended this tour. Jewell導遊真的很不錯,全程都很有耐心地跟我們講解當地的文化,我們去嵐山、金閣寺、奈良公園,還有吃午餐的體驗都很好,主要是導遊有她的堅持,堅持要幫我們拍出好照片,謝謝她。
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D9630mzfrancescad
Oct 11, 2025
Between temples and deer: a journey into the heart of Japan - An unforgettable tour between the spirituality of Kyoto and the magic of Nara. Majestic temples, lush nature and an atmosphere suspended in time.
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Abrilr421
Oct 14, 2025
Good tour - It was nice the tour, it's a bit fast but you travel the most important thing, Naomi is super cute and explains everything and gives you advice on deer, no one got hurt, very struts in the times, very friendly and cute in general, the very recognizable bus very clean, has integrated wifi and has plenty of space between seats, I would do it again
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Mohammed
Oct 11, 2025
Perfect, lovely, and satisfying - I would say this tour is considered the best if you want to cover the main attractions of Kyoto in one day. The staff are very friendly and respectful; besides, they make your journey comfortable. Recommended? Yes for covering the main attractions while enjoying your time to wonder.
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From $92
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).