• From Kyoto or Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Private Customize Trip
  • From Kyoto or Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Private Customize Trip
  • From Kyoto or Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Private Customize Trip
  • From Kyoto or Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Private Customize Trip

From Kyoto or Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Private Customize Trip

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ID: GYG1420035-2168027
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Country: Japan

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Discover the iconic sights of Kyoto and Nara on a private trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, Nishiki Market, Nara Park, and Tōdai-ji Temple.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka. Head to Arashiyama, a picturesque district known for its bamboo groves and scenic beauty. Explore the area with your guide, capturing stunning photos along the way.

Next, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. Learn about the history and significance of this iconic shrine as you wander through its enchanting pathways.

Continue to Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf. Take in the serene surroundings and snap photos of this architectural masterpiece.

Stop for lunch at Nishiki Market, a bustling food market offering a wide variety of local delicacies. Sample regional dishes and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere.

After lunch, head to Nara Park, home to hundreds of free-roaming deer. Enjoy a guided tour of the park, interacting with the friendly deer and taking memorable photos.

Conclude your tour with a visit to Tōdai-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s most famous temples. Marvel at the Great Buddha statue and explore the temple grounds before returning to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Discover the top sights of Kyoto and Nara with hotel pickup from Kyoto or Osaka
  • Walk the scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the iconic red gate of Fushimi Inari
  • Walk beneath the vibrant vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • Admire the gold-leaf exterior of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Interact with friendly deer in Nara Park and visit the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your preferences. Please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour start time to request any changes.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from accommodation in Kyoto or Osaka.
This tour involves a moderate amount of walking across temple grounds and cobblestone paths; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Entrance fees to attractions and personal expenses (such as food, drinks, and deer crackers) are not included unless specified.
INCLUDED
  • All tolls and gas
  • Comfortable Alphards
  • Private Customizable tour
  • Professional English driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance fees at Paid Attractions
  • Personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.