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A person feeding a deer in a park with cherry blossoms and traditional architecture in the background. 1
A traditional building with a tiled roof and golden finials, surrounded by a green field with grazing deer. 2
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A deer in a forested area with stone lanterns and a red torii gate. 4
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings and a Starbucks sign. 5

Kyoto & Nara Sakura Day Trip with Deer Park from Osaka

By QingHe Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$94 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the ancient splendour of the UNESCO-listed Kiyomizudera
  • Walk through the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Explore the extensive complex of the shrine accompanied by a guide
  • Interact with hundreds of free roaming, wild shika deer at Nara Park
  • Discover the lively Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street in city centre Osaka

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1-chōme-3 Nipponbashi, １丁目-３ 日本橋 中央区 Osaka, 542-0073日本 | Head to Nipponbashi Exit 2 at 1-chome-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. Your driver will keep in touch via WhatsApp, so coordinate there to locate your vehicle. We will email you your guide’s contact information and vehicle details one day before departure. Your guide will also add you to our WhatsApp group the day before—please stay connected so we can coordinate smoothly and ensure you meet the group without any issues. The bus will be departing on time (no exception). In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Check availability

8:30 Meet at Nipponbashi Exit 2

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

The activity provider will send you your driver's phone number, the exact meeting point location, and number plate number the night before your trip. Please check your email (and spam folder) and save your guide's phone number

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$93.85 x 1 AdultNZ$93.85
Total
Price is NZ$93.85

7:30 Pick&Drop from Hotel/BnB

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

We’ll confirm your exact pickup time the day before your trip, usually between 7:30 and 8:30 depending on your hotel location. Hotel address subject to confirmation within service area. Please be ready in the hotel lobby to meet your driver/guide.

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$140.78 x 2 AdultsNZ$281.56
Total
Price is NZ$281.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from Osaka
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multilingual driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Toll and parking fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets to Todaiji Temple (adults JY￥600, children JP￥300）
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets for Kiyomizu-dera Temple (adults JP￥400, children JP￥200)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food and drinks in the vehicle

What you can expect

Experience Kyoto and Nara in one seamless day trip from Osaka, designed for travellers who want to see Japan’s most iconic sights without the hassle of planning. During cherry blossom season, enjoy soft pink sakura views alongside historic temples and peaceful parks.

Meet friendly deer in Nara Park, walk through Kyoto’s cultural streets, and capture unforgettable moments in Japan’s most photogenic locations. This small-group tour offers a relaxed pace, comfortable transport, and a well-balanced itinerary perfect for first-time visitors.

Join a full-day tour of Kyoto and Nara, two cities that are the heartbeats of Japan's timeless history and culture, departing from Osaka. Journey to the soul of ancient Japan, where every step tells a storey of its rich heritage.

Begin your day with a visit to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national treasure. As the oldest Buddhist temple in Kyoto, it's an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to spiritual resilience.

Next, uncover the splendour of Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, renowned for its mesmerising Senbon Torii gates. Continue your tour to Nara Park, where the sika deer, await your arrival. Feed these friendly creatures and capture memories with them against the backdrop of Nara's serene beauty.

Next, explore a sanctuary of harmony with a visit to Todai-ji Temple, discovering a blend of spirituality and nature. Witness a rich tapestry of history within the walls of this architectural gem, inviting you to partake in its peaceful ambiance.

Conclude your tour with a vibrant stroll down the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street in Osaka. Feel the modern pulse of Japan come alive, offering a perfect contrast to the day's historical journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1-chōme-3 Nipponbashi, １丁目-３ 日本橋 中央区 Osaka, 542-0073日本 | Head to Nipponbashi Exit 2 at 1-chome-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. Your driver will keep in touch via WhatsApp, so coordinate there to locate your vehicle. We will email you your guide’s contact information and vehicle details one day before departure. Your guide will also add you to our WhatsApp group the day before—please stay connected so we can coordinate smoothly and ensure you meet the group without any issues. The bus will be departing on time (no exception). In case of late arrivals or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan