Kyoto and Nara Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
700+ booked
Departing from Kyoto
Kyoto Sta.-Hachijoguchi H2
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- Enjoy a convenient one-day tour of Kyoto and Nara
- See Kyoto's impressive landmarks Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine)
- Walk the grounds of Nara Park and meet the famous deer, hundreds of which roam freely
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of ancient Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Flexible departure options: Choose between Kyoto or Osaka
- Customizable lunch: Select from Western, Indian thali, or no-lunch options to suit your preferences
- Travel comfortably with licensed English guide and air-conditioned bus year-round
What to expect
In the morning, explore world-famous Kyoto, one of Japan's most important historical and cultural centers. Tour Kyoto's UNESCO-listed sites including Nijo Castle, built in 1626 to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, more aptly known as the Golden Pavilion for the thin layer of pure gold that covers it. After visiting Kyoto Imperial Palace, enjoy a delicious lunch. In Nara, explore the beautiful green grounds and meet the famous bowing deer of Nara Park, plus get the opportunity to enter the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji Temple (and the Great Buddha) and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Comfortable bus transportation is provided, making this a stress-free way to sightsee two cities in a day!
Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha Hall [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]
Todai-ji Temple - Great Buddha Vairocana Statue [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]
![Nijo Castle - Cherry Blossoms & Ninomaru Palace Carriage
Porch[Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_600,h_399/w_37,x_6,y_6,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/atpzwkokuyevprjdqmy6/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Nijo Castle - Cherry Blossoms & Ninomaru Palace Carriage
Porch [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
![Nijo Castle - Southeast Corner Tower & East Gate[Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_600,h_399/w_37,x_6,y_6,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/ikxn72reswjfw5tge7bf/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Nijo Castle - Southeast Corner Tower & East Gate [Photo courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_864/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/dberbemsvnjhvrelwmif/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_861/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/ahf3olwt97u9mn7slr1x/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_973/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/zv6b9gm425kstzy6xns3/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Kasuga Taisha Shrine [Photo courtesy of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Photo Kuwabara Eibun]
![With Lunch Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_863/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/mrcmpjsfvlq6f2ax4hyt/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
With Lunch Option [For illustrative purpose only. The contents of the meal are subject to change]
![Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_863/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/pxfnkvtcxodwv6kvzb1j/KyotoandNaraDayTourfromKyotoorOsaka.jpg)
Tour Bus [Photo for illustrative purposes only]
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Insider Tips:
- Look out for the Buddha hole in a supporting post of Todai-ji Temple. The hole is said to be the same size as one of the Buddha's nostrils. Crawl through it and legend says that you will receive enlightenment in your next life!
- These cities are particularly beautiful in cherry blossom season (end of March to beginning of April
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