Day Trips from Kyoto
Use Kyoto as a base for the Kansai region: the friendly deer and Great Buddha of Nara, the food and castle of Osaka, the brilliant-white Himeji Castle, the matcha town of Uji, and the moving sights of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Most trips are easy by train with a guide.
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Day Trips in Kyoto — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Kyoto?
Top day trips are Nara with its deer park and Great Buddha, Osaka for food and the castle, Himeji Castle, the matcha town of Uji, and Hiroshima with Miyajima island.
How far is Nara from Kyoto?
Nara is about 45 minutes from Kyoto by train, making it the easiest and most popular day trip, famous for its free-roaming deer and the Todai-ji Great Buddha.
Can you do Hiroshima as a day trip from Kyoto?
Yes — Hiroshima is about 2 hours from Kyoto by bullet train, so the Peace Memorial and Miyajima’s floating torii make a full but rewarding day trip.