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15 Best Nara Day Trips In Kyoto

Kyoto’s most-loved days out.

The 15 most popular nara day trips in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.

15 Best Nara Day Trips In Kyoto

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: the walk you’ll remember most
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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

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1.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

Osaka/Kyoto day trip to Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari, with Kobe lunch and easy pacing from an air-conditioned bus.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“we woke up late and our guide instructed us what to do. overall a great experience for someone that wants to do a flash tour of the places. the Kobe beef was amazing and also the place was quite traditional. highly recommended for the activities and Veggie our guide”

754 reviewsFrom $61by VIP Japan Tour

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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto - Nijo Castle: Tokugawa power, plus the inside–outside contrast
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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

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2.Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

One-day Kyoto and Nara: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji’s Great Buddha, Kasuga lanterns and deer park with AC and an English guide.

★ 4.5

“We had a great tour with KC. He was friendly, funny and had a wealth of knowledge regarding the several temples and Shrines and historical information. Thank you to the lady who brought us back to Osaka and helped us navigate our way back to our Hotel. Im sorry we didn't know your name.”

445 reviewsFrom $194.85by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van - Pickup in Osaka: Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower
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Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van

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Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka - Price and what you really get for it ($102.38)
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Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

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From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour - Todaiji Temple and the Great Buddha Hall: Nara’s Must-Do Moment
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From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

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5.From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

Half-day Nara from Kyoto: Todaiji’s Great Buddha, deer in Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha’s lantern paths, with coach comfort.

★ 4.6

“Thank you Nanami for the tour. Very informative and everything ran like clockwork. Such a great morning - and even got a recommendation for lunch also 👌”

335 reviews4 hoursFrom $77by Japan Panoramic Tours

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Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour - Picking Your Priorities: Customization That Saves Your Legs
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Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour

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6.Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour

Private Kyoto and Nara day by car with a flexible plan. Hit Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, golden temples, and Todai-ji.

★ 4.6

“The tour was a wonderful way to get to see many attractions in one day . Our guide, Mr Imran Khan , was exceptionally knowledgeable and patient with us . He was able to accommodate all our special requests including a visit to a site that was not on the list of suggested spots to…”

258 reviews10 hoursFrom $477by JAPANS TOURS

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Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour - Meeting Point: The One Place You Should Not Be Late
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Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour

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7.Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour

Nara deer, Todaiji Great Buddha, Osaka street food, Osaka Castle, Kobe beef in one day from Kyoto with a bilingual guide and bus.

★ 5.0

“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.”

207 reviewsFrom $90.30by Amigo Tours Japan

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Kyoto: Nara & Traditional Matcha Experience Bus Tour - The bus ride between stops: comfort, Wi‑Fi, and why the timing feels kinder
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Kyoto: Nara & Traditional Matcha Experience Bus Tour

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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option - The One-Day Kyoto Route: Golden Pavilion to Torii Gates
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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option

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9.Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option

Private Kyoto full-day tour with hotel pickup, a local English guide, and top sights. Optional Nara visit, skip planning.

★ 5.0

“Our sightseeing tour with Tatsuya was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! We visited some of Kyoto’s most iconic spots — Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama, the beautiful Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine — and Tatsuya made each stop come alive with fascinating stories, history, and local insights. His English was excellent, and…”

169 reviewsFrom $170.00by Riku

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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour - Fushimi Inari Taisha and the Senbon Torii Walk: Short Time, Big Reward
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

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10.From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

See Nara deer, Fushimi Inari torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo and temples on a 9-hour, guide-led day tour from Kyoto or Osaka.

★ 5.0

“This is a must do experience in Kyoto! The day was perfectly planned by the tour guide. A special shout out to Amy (our tour guide for the day). She did everything humanly possible to make our experience a memorable one.”

169 reviewsFrom $60.00by F Trip

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From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip – 3 Cities in 1 Day - Meeting at Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande and settling in
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From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip – 3 Cities in 1 Day

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup - Price and logistics: what you’re really paying for
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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

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12.From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

Private Kyoto and Nara day trip with hotel pickup, deer park, Todaiji Buddha, Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama bamboo.

★ 4.7

“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…”

122 reviews10 hoursFrom $632by Japan tours International by Unemoto LLC

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Nara 8hr Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide - Getting there from Kyoto: walking meetup and paying transit your way
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Nara 8hr Private Tour – Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

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From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch - Kasuga Taisha: lantern energy plus guided context
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From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

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Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto - Fushimi Inari: the torii walk with breathing room
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Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

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15.Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Private Kyoto–Nara tour with hotel pickup: Todai-ji, deer at Nara Park, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo and Kimono Forest.

★ 4.5

“Ok as a taxi service. Guide was kind but had little or no explanation of sights we visited. I may has well caught a train and toured on my own. I would never recommend this to anyone.”

77 reviewsFrom $350.16by Unemoto LLC

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