KYOTO · JAPAN
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.
Osaka/Kyoto day trip to Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari, with Kobe lunch and easy pacing from an air-conditioned bus.
Most Popular“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”
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.
“We really enjoyed this day trip. It was well organised. Yuki our guide was amazing. She really went into detail when explaining the history of the sites we visited and she could answer all our questions. Highly recommended.”
Small-van day trip from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara, with Fushimi Inari, Gion, Nara deer, and Todaiji, plus WiFi and entry fees.
“OMG AMAZING TOUR AND GUIDE the places were amazing and beautiful. The tour guide was amazing and friendly great job”
Afternoon bus tour from Kyoto to Nara: Todai-ji Great Buddha, Kasuga lanterns, and Nara deer park with admissions included.
“I can’t say there were rememberable parts when I was left behind when there was meant to be a person behind to make sure you were not separated by the group. I was very distressed by the experience and would expect a refund for not feeling safe and supported”
Half-day Nara from Kyoto: Todaiji’s Great Buddha, deer in Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha’s lantern paths, with coach comfort.
“Miss Den was awesome. very knowledgeable and funny. it was a great experience”
Private Kyoto and Nara day by car with a flexible plan. Hit Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari torii, golden temples, and Todai-ji.
“Abdullah was an excellent guide and driver for our day trip to Nara and Kyoto. he was considerate of our requirements and made adjustments to fit our needs Nd wants. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Abdulleh”
Nara deer, Todaiji Great Buddha, Osaka street food, Osaka Castle, Kobe beef in one day from Kyoto with a bilingual guide and bus.
“The meeting spot was confusing. We arrived a few minutes after and the bus had left. There was no one to contact. No responses and no one picked up the phone either. Terrible experience with this tour company.”
One day pairing Nara’s World Heritage temples and deer with a Uji matcha workshop, led by an English guide from Kyoto.
“It was an excellent expiroence , nanami was our guide and she really takes the time to explain to you all about nara and uji. Her handmade presentations are unique and fun. Thanks”
Private Kyoto full-day tour with hotel pickup, a local English guide, and top sights. Optional Nara visit, skip planning.
“Riku my driver contacted me the night before to confirm the hotel pick up address and time. He was also in communication the morning of to confirm the pickup time and car details Once we met he greeted me with a warm smilRead more”
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.
“This is definitely a must do tour. Amazing places throughout Kyoto and highlighted by a 6 star tour guide Fiona. It makes the day so much easier and memorable with a knowledgeable , fun and energetic guide. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
See Nara deer, Osaka Castle and Dotonbori street energy, then Kobe Chinatown and the harbor on one guided day trip from Kyoto.
“Our tour guide Cesar was very knowledgeable about the three cities we visited on our trip. He was able to answer our questions and made us feel so welcome. Would definitely want to fo another tour again with Cesar.”
Private Kyoto and Nara day trip with hotel pickup, deer park, Todaiji Buddha, Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama bamboo.
“My husband and I are both handicapped and Bill was amazing. He helped us every step of the way. We had a wonderful time and got to see you so much! Highly recommend.”
A private, licensed Nara day trip from Kyoto with a tailored route through Todaiji, deer in the park, shrines, gardens, and old streets.
“Seeing all the deer & enormous Buddha was fascinating. Our guide was very pleasant and informative! I would definitely recommend this day trip!”
Half-day Nara from Kyoto with English guide: Tōdai-ji Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and Japanese lunch.
“Emiko-san was a great guide, the transportaion, the lunch and the information provided is worth it. Half a day tour is good enough to see the temples and the deer.”
Private Kyoto–Nara tour with hotel pickup: Todai-ji, deer at Nara Park, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo and Kimono Forest.
“My daughter & I had an excellent day tour of Kyoto & Nara with Ben. Ben showed us the best of these areas and made the day special and memorable. His English is very good and we learnt a lot about Japanese life, culture, language and thRead more”
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