Kyoto · NARA DAY TRIPS FROM KYOTO
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An hour south of the city, Nara keeps a giant bronze Buddha, a thousand bowing deer and Japan’s first great capital. Ranked below: the best Nara day trips from Kyoto, which pair it with Fushimi Inari or Osaka, how long you get on the ground, and what each seat costs.
A guided day linking Nara deer, Fushimi Inari’s torii tunnel, and Arashiyama bamboo and UNESCO Tenryu-ji from Osaka or Kyoto.
“Thank you Laura!Everything perfectly organized and your support was great!”
Osaka or Kyoto day trip covering Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer and Todai-ji, plus Fushimi Inari torii gates, with Kobe beef lunch included.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
Kyoto and Nara in one long day: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji, Kasuga lanterns, deer park, plus air-conditioned transport and a guide.
“We were very disappointed with this tour. We discontinued after 1.5 hours. Unfortunately there were many sick passengers on the bus without masks. We addressed our concerns twice with the tour guide but we were dismissed. We had people behind us that clearly had the flu - coughing, sneezing and snorting. We were not prepared to put our own health at risk. Very disappointing response from Viator when we escalated a complaint with no refund,”
Kyoto and Nara by small van from Osaka. Fushimi Inari, Gion, deer park, Todaiji. WiFi, water, and entry fees included.
“Andy and his team is excellent. You would be in great hands if you get them as your tour guides. On your tour”
Afternoon trip from Kyoto to Nara with Todai-ji, Nara deer park, and Kasuga Shrine lanterns, plus included admissions and guided transport.
“Good experience seeing the deer and temple. Knowledgeable guide who explained everything. Deers are very interactive.”
Half-day Nara from Kyoto with a guided Great Buddha visit, Kasuga Taisha shrine, and deer-park time plus Wi-Fi on an air-conditioned coach.
“The tour was fantastic - well worth doing. Nagomi was very interesting, fun and helpful. 10/10 tour guide”
Private 10-hour Kyoto and Nara tour by car for up to 6, with flexible stops from bamboo and torii to gold and deer.
“Our guide Usama was excellent. Very informative and enjoyed our day out.”
Full-day bus tour from Kyoto to Nara, Osaka, and Kobe with Tōdai-ji, deer park time, Dotonbori lights, Osaka Castle, and Kobe beef stops.
“We love this tour. Exceeded our expectations for the price. Our tour guide, Montse, spoke English and Spanish well and was very knowledgeable. We were given plenty of information and free time to roam around at each destinations. The bus was clean and comfortable and took us straight to the destinations. We recommend this tour.”
Nara World Heritage temples, deer in Nara Park, then Uji matcha made by you on an English-guided coach day from Kyoto.
“The tour was amazing,one of the most interesting so far!I truthly recomend it.At chan, our tour guide was really one of the most dedicated people i have met.The nara park is an absolute must and also the shrines♡everything was beautifull♡”
Full-day Kyoto private car tour with an English guide, hotel pickup, and efficient stops at Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari.
“We had a wonderful day trip, thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable driver and guide, Riku. We visited Nara and Arashiyama. He was very accommodating of our itinerary with our children (4 & 7 years old) and suggested great activities and explained interesting facts for us all.”
A single-day Kyoto and Nara highlights tour with deer in Nara, Fushimi Inari torii gates, and Arashiyama bamboo sights, plus a guide.
“Move quickly through the locations, listen to the tour guides advice. Enjoyed the tour very much. All good.”
From Kyoto, see Nara’s free-roaming deer, Osaka’s Dotonbori and Castle, then Kobe’s Chinatown and harbor in one guided day.
“constant updates and communication was excellent- without being overbearing or condescending very professional and informative well run and organised well done gents x”
Private 10-hour Kyoto and Nara day trip with hotel pickup, deer park and Todaiji’s Great Buddha, Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama.
“We recently had the pleasure of being guided by John on our tour, and I can confidently say he was the most amazing tour driver ever! From start to finish, John went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was not only fun but also memorable and easy. His extensive knowledge about the areas we visited made the journey informative and engaging. John was easy to communicate with and had a friendly demeanor, which made everyone feel comfortable and excited during the tour. I truly appreciated how he tailored the experience to our group’s interests, making sure we stopped at all the must-see spots while also allowing us time…”
Private English-guided day through Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara with deer, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, plus Kinkaku-ji sights.
“What a wonderful day! Ahsan picked us up on time at our Airbnb. Then he spent the entire day taking us to Nara and all major sites in Kyoto. He even took us to a wonderful Turkish lunch. Food was fantastic. Ahsan arranged everything and navigated through all traffic to get us to all sites in timely manner without any rush. He then dropped us off at our next destination in Kyoto as requested. Without Ahsan, we wouldn’t have been able to see all of Kyoto in 1 day.”
Private 8-hour Nara day trip from Kyoto with a licensed multilingual guide. Choose 3–4 sites, see Todai-ji, deer, Kasuga, Naramachi.
“Our tour guide was so patient and pleasant. Made our trip to Nara so enjoyable! She gave a good history of Nara and also gave us tips on navigating the train system and public transportation. Truly enjoyed the day with her.”
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