Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Nara Park Deer & Fushimi Inari Shrine Torii Gate Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
- Interact closely with the leisurely roaming Nara deer in Nara Park and experience the unique joy of feeding them.
- Traverse the Senbon Torii (thousand torii gates) of Fushimi Inari-taisha and explore Kyoto's most iconic red torii gate secret.
- Stroll along the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path, admiring the Kyoto scenery where Togetsukyo Bridge intertwines with mountains and water.
- Explore classic attractions in Kyoto and Nara, and experience the blend of historical culture and natural beauty.
What to expect
✨ Detailed One-Day Tour of Popular Kyoto and Nara Attractions Starting from Osaka or Kyoto, deeply explore Arashiyama, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari Taisha, gaining a full day of natural beauty and historical culture. First Stop: Arashiyama The journey begins in Arashiyama, where the morning air is fresh and there are fewer crowds. Stand on the classic Togetsukyo Bridge and admire the magnificent scenery that changes with the seasons.
Second Stop: Nara Park When in Nara, how can you miss a close encounter with the deer? Nara Park is a vast green space adjacent to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The deer here are considered divine messengers, with a history of over 1300 years, and are now designated as a National Natural Monument.
Third Stop: Fushimi Inari Taisha This is the head shrine of approximately 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan, founded in 711 AD, with a long history. We recommend taking photos with the red torii gates to create the most iconic images of your trip. Wander along the approach path and savor Japanese sweets and local snacks. The entire Inari Mountain is a sacred area, and walking through it is like stepping into another world. This is definitely a must-see beautiful spot on any trip to Japan!

































Reviews
We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour (departed from Osaka). Our tour guide, Joe, made the entire day exceptional. We were visiting from San Francisco with our extended family of 10, including several young kids, and Joe went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. One decision he made was reversing the itinerary taking us to Nara Park first. we were able to see and feed the deer before the deer crackers sold out! Another highlight was that Joe personally walked our group through the monkey park forest trail (all the way to the top.) He took our family photo and gave us time to enjoy feeding the monkeys. He cared that everyone had the best experience. Take this tour when visiting Osaka - if you’re lucky enough to get Joe as your guide, you’re in excellent hands. Thank you, Joe, for making our family’s day one of the highlights of our Japan trip!
Hua Hua was very friendly and helpful. He explained everything in details and gave us plenty of time to explore the areas. we did a lot in a day and it was worth the money. would recommend this tour.
Hua Hua is a very kind and professional guide. Throughout the entire program, he was there to guide us so that we could have the best experience in Kyoto. We loved this day. The Bamboo Forest, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha: these are must-visit places in Kyoto. I highly recommend it. Thank you to Hua Hua and the driver for allowing us to have this experience safely.
We enjoyed the tour! YuJin was an excellent guide. He was funny and shared a lot of interesting things about the places included in the itinerary and Japan in general. Also, everything was well organized and executed smoothly. Luckily, the weather was great. Forecast said it was going to rain but not a single drop the entire day! Bus was very comfortable as well and had some time to rest in between stops so itinerary was just right. Overall, the tour was worth it! Thanks YuJin! 😊
Our guide, Huahua, was very cooperative and nice, making the visit to all the locations a lot of fun. However, since the itinerary includes major sites like the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari, I would recommend visiting one place at a time if you can. Each spot has so much to offer, and it would be great to have more time to fully cover everything at a slower pace.
Great tour with the option to bring your luggage and get off in Osaka, which is convenient if you're already planning to travel from Kyoto to Osaka. Our tour guide, Joe, was very entertaining and engaging (we love you, Joe 😍). The tour also covered several must-see sights. Absolutely recommended.
It was a long but worthwhile day travelling as 2 adults and 2 kids (7 and 10). The meeting point was easy to find using Klook directions via Google Maps. Our guide, Hua Hua, was easy to spot and organized. The bus had assigned seating (which we didn’t pre-book), and it was a 2-hour ride to Arashiyama. The town was beautiful; the bamboo forest was a short 10-minute walk and quick visit, followed by exploring shops and food stalls. Limited toilets are available. Next was Nara Deer Park, about an hour away. After a short walk, we saw hundreds of deer. Crackers cost 200 yen, and the deer can get pushy but it’s fun. Time here felt short. The final stop was shrines with red torii gates, food stalls, and more facilities. After exploring, it was about an hour back to Osaka. Bring cash, as many places don’t accept cards.
beautiful and complete tour where you can visit many places in the same trip, the most impressive is the 1000 gates, amazing spot are the deer roaming around the beautiful park where you can touch and feed them. they’re very friendly. and last but not least the bamboo Forrest . moreover you have the option to dropped in Kyoto or either Osaka
first and foremost, our guide HuaHua was great. Very kind, patient, energetic, and most importantly very knowledgeable. He told us about everything we saw and even stopped to help with photos. in general, this tour was a great way to accomplish three major landmarks in one day. I wouldn’t say it was too much walking, and these are three must sees in Japan!
Our tour guide Yujin is very nice, friendly, approachable and always smiling. He’s very knowledgeable and I’ve learned a lot about Japan’s history, culture and the places we’ve been to. The trip is amazing and convenient thanks to Yujin⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good to know
According to Japanese regulations, the maximum daily usage time for tour buses is 10 hours. If the itinerary for the day exceeds this limit, the tour guide reserves the right to shorten parts of the itinerary. We appreciate your understanding.
- If you have booked a hotel pick-up service, please wait outside the hotel lobby at the designated time for the pick-up vehicle. Please refer to your confirmation email for the exact pick-up time.
- Infant accompaniment restrictions: Due to Japanese regulations requiring infants to occupy a seat, please be sure to note the number of infants and strollers (or inform customer service) when placing your order so that we can arrange a suitable vehicle for you. Infants aged 0-2 who do not occupy a seat (held by a parent throughout the trip) can participate for free, but please still inform customer service of the number of infants. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- Physical fitness considerations for the itinerary: This activity involves a significant amount of walking. It is recommended to assess your physical condition before participating. Dress comfortably and enjoy your trip.
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