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Home/Destinations/Osaka/Kyoto Day Trip

Kyoto Day Trips from Osaka

Step into old Japan on a day trip from Osaka: Kyoto, with the thousands of red torii gates of Fushimi Inari, the golden Kinkaku-ji pavilion, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, and ancient temples and geisha streets. Just 15 minutes by train, Kyoto is an unmissable day from Osaka.

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Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka
Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
3.7(155)·9–10 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
−14%
Osaka
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
4.8(99)·9h 20min
from$52$62/ person
via Viator
Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
−20%
Osaka
Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
4.5(86)·10 hours
from$49$62/ person
via Viator
Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide
Osaka
Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide
4.9(69)·8 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Private Day Tour
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Private Day Tour
4.6(58)·10 hours
from$518/ person
via Viator
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
−9%
Osaka
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
4.8(56)·9 hours
from$59$65/ person
via Viator
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka
Osaka
Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka
3.9(54)·11 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
−10%
Osaka
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
4.7(47)·9 hours
from$56$62/ person
via Viator
Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
Osaka
Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
5.0(41)·8 hours
from$233/ person
via Viator
Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Osaka
Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide
4.9(40)·8 hours
from$536/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Highlights: Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car
Osaka
Kyoto Highlights: Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car
4.8(38)·8 hours
from$597/ person
via Viator
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
Osaka
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
4.1(35)·9h 20min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Osaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour
Osaka
Osaka / Kyoto: Katsuoji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji One Day Tour
4.9(33)·9 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Osaka
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
4.6(23)·10 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Private Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
−9%
Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Private Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
4.7(21)·11–12 hours
from$483$536/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka Port – Private Shore Excursion
Osaka
Kyoto Day Trip from Osaka Port – Private Shore Excursion
4.9(16)·8 hours
from$303/ person
via Viator
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
−9%
Osaka
Kyoto One Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
4.6(15)·9 hours
from$58$64/ person
via Viator
Private Kyoto Highlights Day Tour from Osaka with Hotel Pickup
Osaka
Private Kyoto Highlights Day Tour from Osaka with Hotel Pickup
4.1(9)·10 hours
from$288/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
−14%
Osaka
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
4.5(8)·9h 30min
from$51$60/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Nara Park Tour
Osaka
Kyoto Arashiyama Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Nara Park Tour
4.3(3)·9–10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train，Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
Osaka
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train，Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
4.3(3)·10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Osaka / Kyoto: Todai-ji, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari and Byodo-in
Osaka
Osaka / Kyoto: Todai-ji, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari and Byodo-in
5.0(2)·9 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka by Train and Taxi
Osaka
Exclusive Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka by Train and Taxi
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$375/ person
via Viator
From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kyoto or Nara
Osaka
From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kyoto or Nara
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Deer Park
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Deer Park
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Best of Kyoto Half Day Small Group Tour from Osaka
Namba
Best of Kyoto Half Day Small Group Tour from Osaka
4.0(1)·6h 15min
from$69/ person
via Viator
Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Exclusive Day Trip
Osaka
Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Exclusive Day Trip
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour with Wagyu Kobe Beef Lunch from Osaka
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour with Wagyu Kobe Beef Lunch from Osaka
5.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
1 Day Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bus Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
Osaka
1 Day Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bus Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
5.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Private Day Trip from Osaka
Osaka
Kyoto Private Day Trip from Osaka
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$294/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour with Kobe Beef Lunch from Osaka
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour with Kobe Beef Lunch from Osaka
3.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Golden Pavilion Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour
Osaka
Golden Pavilion Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour
5.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Kyoto and Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka
Namba
Kyoto and Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka
5.0(1)·11 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Day Tour Kifune Shrine, Sanzen-in, Arashiyama & Yuzen Korin
Osaka
Kyoto Day Tour Kifune Shrine, Sanzen-in, Arashiyama & Yuzen Korin
5.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari & Nara Deer Park
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari & Nara Deer Park
8–9 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour Fushimi Inari Kiyomizu dera Nara Park
Osaka
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour Fushimi Inari Kiyomizu dera Nara Park
9 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour | Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Nara Park
Osaka
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour | Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Nara Park
9–10 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Depart from Osaka & Kyoto: Classic Nara Park&Fushimi Inari Tour
Osaka
Depart from Osaka & Kyoto: Classic Nara Park&Fushimi Inari Tour
11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Osaka Nara Fushimi Inari Taisha Arashiyama Bus Tour
Osaka
Kyoto Osaka Nara Fushimi Inari Taisha Arashiyama Bus Tour
10–11 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Nara Trip Kiyomizu-dera Temple Fushimi Inari & Nara Park
Osaka
Kyoto Nara Trip Kiyomizu-dera Temple Fushimi Inari & Nara Park
9–10 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Tour at Nara Park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Shrine
Osaka
Kyoto Tour at Nara Park, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Shrine
10 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
From Osaka: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama Day Tour
Osaka
From Osaka: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama Day Tour
10–11 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Osaka: Kyoto Scenic Day & Night Bus Tour with dinner (Kobe Beef)
Osaka
Osaka: Kyoto Scenic Day & Night Bus Tour with dinner (Kobe Beef)
9–10 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka: Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji
Osaka
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka: Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji
10–11 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Nara Park, Golden Pavilion Bamboo Forest Day Trip From Osaka
Osaka
Nara Park, Golden Pavilion Bamboo Forest Day Trip From Osaka
10–11 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Most Popular Kyoto and Nara Day Trip to Torii Gates and Temples
Osaka
Most Popular Kyoto and Nara Day Trip to Torii Gates and Temples
10–11 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Nara Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Scenic Railway Tour from Osaka
Osaka
Kyoto Nara Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Scenic Railway Tour from Osaka
8–9 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Kyoto Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Uji
Namba
Kyoto Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Uji
9–10 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator

Kyoto Day Trip in Osaka — FAQ

Can you visit Kyoto on a day trip from Osaka?
Yes — Kyoto is only about 15 minutes from Osaka by bullet train (or 30–60 by local train), making it an easy and unmissable day trip to see Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama and the temples.
What are the must-sees in Kyoto from Osaka?
Top Kyoto highlights are the Fushimi Inari shrine’s torii gates, the golden Kinkaku-ji, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kiyomizu-dera temple, and the geisha district of Gion.
Is a Kyoto day trip worth it from Osaka?
Absolutely — Kyoto’s temples, shrines and traditional districts are Japan’s cultural heart, and its closeness to Osaka makes it the city’s most rewarding day trip.

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