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Kyoto & Nara Tour from Osaka – Small Group
11 hours
Max 15 people
Osaka, Japan
About this activity
From Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine to the welcoming deer of Nara, set out on a full-day discovery of Japan’s 2 cultural gems. With a small group and expert guide, explore sacred temples, encounter roaming deer, and uncover Kyoto & Nara’s enduring history.
Highlights
- Walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Admire the dazzling Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) reflected in its pond
- Travel in a small group with the insights of a knowledgeable local guide
- Stand before the awe-inspiring Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple
- Meet the gentle, free-roaming deer of Nara Park
- Enjoy a bus pick-up from Osaka and return by train at the end of your tour
Full description
Spend a full day uncovering the beauty of Japan’s 2 cultural capitals with our Kyoto & Nara Tour from Osaka – Small Group. In Kyoto, wander beneath the endless vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, lose yourself in the whispering stalks of Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, and admire the Golden Pavilion shimmering across its pond. Then continue on to Nara, where friendly deer greet you in the park and the colossal Great Buddha awaits inside Todai-ji Temple. With an expert guide leading the way in an intimate small-group setting, you’ll experience centuries of history, timeless architecture, and spiritual traditions that define these iconic cities. Return to Osaka with a smooth and comfortable transfer via high-speed train.
Included / Excluded
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- All transportation
- Train: Nara-Osaka
- Meals & drinks
- Entrance fees Kyoto & Nara (approx. 1300 JPY per person)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Kintetsu Namba Building, 4 Chome-1-17 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
Meet your guide in front of the Tully's Coffee, Kintetsu Namba Building, Osaka
Operating hours
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
- Sunday06:55 AM
- Monday06:55 AM
- Tuesday06:55 AM
- Wednesday06:55 AM
- Thursday06:55 AM
- Friday06:55 AM
- Saturday06:55 AM
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 11h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Know before you go
- You will be picked up by bus in Osaka
- You will return to Osaka from Nara by train (ticket is included)
- 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.