Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

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700+ booked
Departing from Kyoto
Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi H2
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  • Discover Kyoto and Nara’s highlights in one day with an English-speaking guide
  • Visit Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Kyoto Imperial Palace
  • Meet Nara’s famous free-roaming deer at Nara Park
  • Explore Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • Choose your departure city and preferred lunch option
  • Travel comfortably aboard a climate-controlled coach year-round

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Osaka

Kyoto

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Yes

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Standard

Indian Thali

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NZ$ 312.05

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What to expect

Discover the highlights of Kyoto and Nara on this full-day guided tour. Begin in Kyoto, one of Japan's most important cultural and historical cities, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle, once home to the Tokugawa Shogun. Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), famous for its gold-leaf-covered exterior, and Kyoto Imperial Palace before enjoying lunch.

In the afternoon, travel to Nara and explore Nara Park, home to the city's famous free-roaming deer. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Todai-ji Temple to see the impressive Great Buddha, then discover the beauty of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and its iconic lanterns. With comfortable round-trip transportation and expert guidance, this tour is a convenient way to experience the best of Kyoto and Nara in one day.

Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha Hall [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha Hall [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Nara Park [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Nara Park [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
With Western-Style Lunch Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
With Western-Style Lunch Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
With Western-Style Vegetarian option available upon request at booking [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
With Western-Style Vegetarian option available upon request at booking [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
With Indian Thali Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
With Indian Thali Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Nijo Castle [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
Todai-ji Temple [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
Todai-ji Temple [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
[From Kyoto] Meeting Point: Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit)
[From Kyoto] Meeting Point: Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit)
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
[From Kyoto] Meeting Point: Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit)
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
[From Kyoto] Meeting Point: Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit)
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall
Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
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Guide
4.9
Itinerary
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Quality of transfer
4.9
Value for money
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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

The Kyoto - Nara day trip was a great way to see some of the highlights in both cities. Yuki-San, our guide, was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. It was very cool to be able to walk inside the Nijo-Jo castle and take pictures of the “golden pavilion”. The Nara deer are a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you have to see to believe as they come right up to you expecting a treat!

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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

Our tour guide, Yuki, was excellent. She explained the cultural and historical details at all of the sights that we saw. I felt like we were on tour. She met all our expectations. This tour also included a western lunch. It was convenient to have a preset menu for time sake. Overall, , I would highly recommend this tour.

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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

Our tour guide was warm, friendly and very funny. We loved the day, so far the best part of our visit to Japan. Highly recommend, would do it again.

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Review for: Kyoto · No · None

Thank you so much Yoshi for the amazing experience! You made the difference!!! Our tour guide was just the BEST, thanks to him we are more knowledge about Kyoto and its history.

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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

I must say our tour guide, KC was amazing. very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts that we wouldn’t have known without a guide. shared recommended places to go to. Tour overall was great. Highly recommend this. Thank you!

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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

we had the best tour guide, Momo, and excellent & safe bus driver! Momo provided so much of Japanese history and culture that helped us appreciate the experience. Especially had fun feeding the deer at Nara Park!

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Review for: Kyoto · No · None

Definitely recommend this tour. KC was an amazing guide with a lot of passion about Japan culture. The itinerary was well paced with enough time to take photos and experience the places. Inspite of a big group, the guide kept them together. Please update the meeting point address on klook.

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Review for: Kyoto · No · None

Had Suzy (Misuzu) as a tour guide, and she was fantastic! Super informed, helpful, funny, and gracious. Thanks again for giving me wonderful memories of Kyoto and Nara!

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Review for: Kyoto · No · None

The tour leader has a serious and friendly attitude towards his work. He has a clear understanding of the history and facilities of the attractions, his explanations are interesting, and he can share some knowledge about daily life in Japan. The entire itinerary is well arranged, saving you the trouble of traveling to and from the attractions by yourself! 😊

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Review for: Kyoto · Yes · Standard

A wonderful and memorable experience! our guide was funny and knowledgeable!! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!!!

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  • This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
  • This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy.
  • By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
  • We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.

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