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Best of Kyoto Half-Day Tour from Osaka – Small Group
6 hours
Max 10 people
Kyoto, Japan
About this activity
Our small group tour departs from Osaka and introduces first-time visitors to Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks with an expert local, limited to a small group.
Highlights
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, the UNESCO-listed Golden Pavilion
- Stroll through the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Discover the iconic red torii gate paths of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Depart from Osaka and end your tour conveniently in Kyoto for more sightseeing
Full description
Experience Kyoto’s most celebrated landmarks on this half-day small group tour, perfect for those wanting an intimate, immersive dive into the city’s gems. Departing from Osaka in the morning, travel to Kyoto to visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest will amaze with its towering bamboo groves. The tour ends at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, a key Shinto site, perfect for photo ops. Led by an expert local guide and limited to a small group, the experience finishes in Kyoto so you can conveniently continue exploring on your own.
Included / Excluded
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- All Transportation
- Meals & drinks
- Entrance fees (approx. 500 JPY per person)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Tully’s Coffee - Kintetsu Namba Building, Kintetsu Namba Building, 4 Chome-1-1 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
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January 27, 2026 - December 31, 2028
- Sunday07:00 AM
- Monday07:00 AM
- Tuesday07:00 AM
- Wednesday07:00 AM
- Thursday07:00 AM
- Friday07:00 AM
- Saturday07:00 AM
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour begins in Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
Know before you go
- This tour begins in Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a 95% refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.