Kyoto and Nara Private Tour From Osaka or Kyoto
This private tour lets you maximize your time in Japan by exploring Kyoto and Nara in a single day. Avoid waiting around for other travelers and enjoy private pickup from Osaka or Kyoto. Visit highlights such as Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Arashiyama Kimono Forest, with helpful tips and insightful commentary from your private guide throughout.
Highlights
- ✓Do more in less time: Check off Kyoto and Nara in a day
- ✓Enjoy the convenience of having private transportation included
- ✓Benefit from included attraction tickets—such as Todai-ji Temple
- ✓Guide commentary helps you learn about local history and culture
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, is an iconic marvel housing the world's largest bronze Buddha statue within the massive Daibutsuden Hall, the largest wooden structure globally. Dating back to the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site represents grandeur and spiritual significance, nestled amidst tranquil deer parkland.
- ✓Visitors can buy special deer crackers to feed them, creating memorable interactions with these revered, gentle animals. These Nara Deers are sacred messengers to the God, they're so cute and tame to humans
- ✓Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, sparkles like a gem amidst lush Kyoto gardens. Imagine a magnificent golden structure reflected serenely in a tranquil pond, surrounded by serene Zen gardens and delicate wooden bridges. This 14th-century Zen Buddhist temple, cloaked entirely in gold leaf, is not just a sight; it's an experience of timeless beauty and tranquility, where history whispers through golden walls and shimmering water mirrors the sky.
- ✓A vibrant display of cylindrical pillars adorned with colorful kimono fabrics. Located in Arashiyama Station, this unique art installation beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with modern designs.
- ✓Located in the northern part of Kyoto, a serene and enchanting forest with towering bamboo stalks that seem to stretch endlessly toward the sky. The narrow paths winding through the grove create a mystical atmosphere, especially when sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting a soft, green glow over everything
- ✓Renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming scenic trails, is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity. Established in 711 AD, it features captivating pathways through wooded forests, symbolizing spiritual journey and blessing.
What's included
- ✓Includes travel time from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara, back to Osaka
- ✓Entrance fee to Todaiji Temple (800yen)
- ✓English tour guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
- ✓Entrance fee to Kinkakuji Temple (500yen)
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities or Tipping
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The travellers will be picked up directly from desired location. If you cannot find your hotel or accomodation on the general area, feel free to put a note.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Kyoto and Nara Private Tour From Osaka or Kyoto
This private tour lets you maximize your time in Japan by exploring Kyoto and Nara in a single day. Avoid waiting around for other travelers and enjoy private pickup from Osaka or Kyoto. Visit highlights such as Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Arashiyama Kimono Forest, with helpful tips and insightful commentary from your private guide throughout.
Highlights
- ✓Do more in less time: Check off Kyoto and Nara in a day
- ✓Enjoy the convenience of having private transportation included
- ✓Benefit from included attraction tickets—such as Todai-ji Temple
- ✓Guide commentary helps you learn about local history and culture
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, is an iconic marvel housing the world's largest bronze Buddha statue within the massive Daibutsuden Hall, the largest wooden structure globally. Dating back to the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site represents grandeur and spiritual significance, nestled amidst tranquil deer parkland.
- ✓Visitors can buy special deer crackers to feed them, creating memorable interactions with these revered, gentle animals. These Nara Deers are sacred messengers to the God, they're so cute and tame to humans
- ✓Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, sparkles like a gem amidst lush Kyoto gardens. Imagine a magnificent golden structure reflected serenely in a tranquil pond, surrounded by serene Zen gardens and delicate wooden bridges. This 14th-century Zen Buddhist temple, cloaked entirely in gold leaf, is not just a sight; it's an experience of timeless beauty and tranquility, where history whispers through golden walls and shimmering water mirrors the sky.
- ✓A vibrant display of cylindrical pillars adorned with colorful kimono fabrics. Located in Arashiyama Station, this unique art installation beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with modern designs.
- ✓Located in the northern part of Kyoto, a serene and enchanting forest with towering bamboo stalks that seem to stretch endlessly toward the sky. The narrow paths winding through the grove create a mystical atmosphere, especially when sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting a soft, green glow over everything
- ✓Renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming scenic trails, is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity. Established in 711 AD, it features captivating pathways through wooded forests, symbolizing spiritual journey and blessing.
What's included
- ✓Includes travel time from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara, back to Osaka
- ✓Entrance fee to Todaiji Temple (800yen)
- ✓English tour guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
- ✓Entrance fee to Kinkakuji Temple (500yen)
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities or Tipping
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The travellers will be picked up directly from desired location. If you cannot find your hotel or accomodation on the general area, feel free to put a note.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.