From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour
ID: GYG1134080-1740358
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover Kyoto and Nara’s iconic temples, serene bamboo forests, and sacred deer on a small-group tour. Travel seamlessly from Osaka with expert guidance throughout the day.
Our expert-led From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour takes you on a uniquely intimate adventure of rich history, breathtaking sites, and local culture. Start your day in Kyoto, where you’ll meet your small group of fellow travelers and expert guide, and head off to admire the shimmering Golden Pavilion reflecting off Mirror Pond. Wander through the endless red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, then feel the calm of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you stroll beneath the towering stalks. Continue to Nara, Japan’s first capital, to visit the sacred Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and enjoy close encounters with Nara’s friendly, free-roaming deer.
If you love history, culture, and nature, but often feel overwhelmed in large group tour settings, our From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour was made for you! Travel in a close-knit group of like-minded explorers, led by an expert local guide who brings each destination to life. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s timeless traditions and Nara’s spiritual heritage, all without the rush or crowds of larger tours. You’ll also travel comfortably round-trip from Osaka with a train transfer, ensuring smooth transfers between cities.
Highlights
- Travel in a small group for a more personal and intimate experience
- Enjoy a unique opportunity to engage your guide with questions and insights
- Discover the Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Fushimi Inari
- Visit Todai-ji Temple, home to Nara’s Great Buddha statue & meet the sacred deer
- Travel smoothly from Osaka via bus and train
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be picked up by bus in Osaka
You will return to Osaka from Nara by train (ticket is included), accompanied by a guide
While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the Tully's Coffee, Kintetsu Namba Building, Osaka
INCLUDED
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- All transportation
- Train: Nara-Osaka
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals & drinks
- Entrance fees Kyoto & Nara (approx. 1300 JPY per person)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
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.