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One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

By LIMON
8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$135 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 45m+
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Overview
  • Explore Kyoto & Nara in one comfortable day trip
  • Walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest
  • Visit iconic landmarks like Kinkaku-ji & Todai-ji
  • Feed and interact with Nara’s bowing deer
  • Enjoy a traditional Kyoto lunch

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Osaka Namba OCAT 1F, near DAISO (8:50am meeting, 9:00am departure)
    • 1, Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward
    • 556-0017, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Osaka (Namba OCAT) Dep. Bus Only
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 55 minutes8h 55m
    8h 55m
  • English

Includes a guided tour of Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, and Nara Park accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Lunch and admission to Kinkakuji and Todaiji are NOT included. Depart from Osaka Namba OCAT at 09:00 (Please come at least 10 minutes before the departure time)

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$135.46 x 1 AdultNZ$135.46
Total
Price is NZ$135.46
Until Sun, 13 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of sightseeing spots in Kyoto and Nara accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide!
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Kinkakuji and Todaiji (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at Kyoto Station or the Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) Building in Namba.
  • What's includedWhat's includedJapanese-style all-you-can-enjoy feast (if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants (0-2 years) free (seat and meal not included); must sit on an adult's lap.
  • Halal and Vegan lunches are not available. Please choose the without-lunch option and bring your own.
  • For vegetarian requests, contact us at least 3 days before the tour.
  • Schedule subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions for safety.

What you can expect

Kyoto & Nara Day Tour – Japan’s Ancient Capitals in One Day

Experience Iconic Temples, Bamboo Forests & Sacred Deer in a Comfortable Guided Tour

Discover the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara — two of Japan’s most historic cities — on a full-day tour that brings together breathtaking temples, tranquil nature, and unforgettable encounters with friendly deer. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking a deep dive into Japan’s spiritual and scenic heartland.

Morning in Arashiyama – Bamboo Forest & Riverside Beauty

Start your journey in Arashiyama, a scenic district west of Kyoto:

  • Stroll through the Sagano Bamboo Grove, surrounded by tall green stalks whispering in the breeze

  • Walk along the Katsura River and cross the famous Togetsukyo Bridge (“Moon-Crossing Bridge”)

  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch made with Kyoto’s seasonal ingredients

Golden Splendour at Kinkaku-ji Temple

Next, visit Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s dazzling Golden Pavilion:

  • Admire the temple’s gold-leaf exterior reflecting on a peaceful pond

  • Explore its Zen-style gardens, designed in the 14th century

  • A top photo spot and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nara Park – Sacred Deer & Great Buddha

Travel onward to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital:

  • Meet the famous bowing deer in Nara Park — feed them special shika-senbei and enjoy their charming gestures

  • Visit the impressive Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) — one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues

  • Explore this vast wooden temple, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Note: For safety, please feed deer only with designated biscuits sold in the park.

Comfortable Return

After your cultural adventure, sit back and relax in your air-conditioned coach as you return to your original departure point.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOsaka Namba OCAT 1F, near DAISO (8:50am meeting, 9:00am departure)
    • 1, Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward
    • 556-0017, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking, in front of AVANTI (9:05am meeting time, 9:15 departure)
    • 600-8215, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan