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 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 bamboo path….
What's Included
  • Entry ticket to Kinkaku-ji Temple (not included for last minute option)
  • Entry ticket to Todai-ji Temple (not included for last minute option)
  • 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.)
  • Entry tickets and meals(if the last minute option is selected)
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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W1081bjemilya
May 21, 2025
Great Day with Kelly - Loved Arashiyama so much, especially the bamboo forest, it was super chill. And Todai-ji was huge and super cool, and feeding the deer was such a fun experience. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing and lovely tour guild, Kelly. She not only shared the fascinating history of each place with us but also accompanied us with patience and enthusiasm. Plus, she helped us take so many beautiful photos to remember the trip by. We’re really grateful for her care and dedication!
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Shihchic2025
May 21, 2025
Great - Haru is a wonderful guide. We were able to cover all 4 spots in one day with in-depth introductions to the history and culture. She even went above and beyond to coordinate with other guide to get me dropped off in Kyoto to continue my exploration on my own.
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295beckyl
May 20, 2025
Memerable trip! - Nice trip and thank you Yuki for looking after us so well! He is informative and and professional. The scienic spots are all beautiful and worth to visit. Especially the historical temple of Nara is stunning!
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Keatona2025
May 20, 2025
Worth it! - The tour was great! It was a great sampling of Kyoto and Nara highlights. I highly recommend the tour guide Mr. Fuki! He was very engaging and informative.
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I8348ndmelissap
May 19, 2025
Yuki is an amazing tour guide! - We are a family of nine people and traveled from San Diego, Los Angeles and New Orleans to Japan. We were greeted by Mr. Yuki upon arrival. He is very charismatic and is so welcoming. He regaled us with the history of the Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavillon and Nara National Park. Moreover, he pointed out the UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. Moreover, he offered restaurant suggestions and advised which shopping districts to peruse, during our upcoming visit to Osaka. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and highly recommend this tour with the fabulous Yuki!
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Rhi_b
May 19, 2025
It was a great day with a... - It was a great day with a great guide. Yuki was full of great tips and advice for post tour adventures also.
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R9034ktalanm
May 19, 2025
Bamboo to Gold to deer and Buddha. - Excellent tour of some of Kyoto and surrounds most amazing sights. Our guide Yuki was informative and humorous. A tour that included an excellent lunch. Good value for the money!
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Joy
May 19, 2025
great day! - definitely recommend doing this tour! it was a nice welcomed break from trying to figure out how to take public transportation on our own. the tour was well paced and we felt like we had enough time at each stop. our guide, yuki-san, was awesome! super knowledgeable and even speaks tagalog 😮
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200javal
May 19, 2025
Best guide - The best guide i have been the honor to have . Very honorable , good recomendatios , and very funny. You have to go with him .
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Tksaibati
May 19, 2025
Great and knowledge - Good for groups and efficient travel time to see the best of Kyoto and Nara. Funny and had good reccs on what to eat in Osaka
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From $89
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).