Your Kyoto & Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka provides the ultimate opportunity to experience incredible sites and stunning landscapes. Kick off your tour with a small group and an expert guide at the Golden Pavilion, appreciating its impressive architecture. Next, explore the red torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, before strolling beneath bamboo stalks in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Following lunch, head to Nara, famous for its cultural heritage and wildlife. Discover the fascinating Great Buddha at the Todai-ji Temple and encounter the sacred deer of Nara Park. Looking for an adventure that combines nature and history? Your full-day Kyoto & Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka is the perfect option! With a small group setting and a professional guide, take in the wonders of these 2 cities. Travel comfortably with a bus pick-up and end with a train transfer back to Osaka. Book this seamless adventure now!
Depart from Osaka
Drive to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
Arrive in Nara and visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer
The tour ends in Osaka - the return to Osaka will be by train
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kyoto and Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $149 per person for this Namba experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the Tully's Coffee, Kintetsu Namba Building, Osaka. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Japan.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
This was an excellent, well-planned tour of Kyoto and Nara with fantastic photo opportunities. The guide was knowledgeable and provided a lot of useful information on Kyoto, Nara, and Japan in general.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We look forward to welcoming you back for more photo-worthy moments.
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| Kyoto and Nara Small Group Tour from Osaka | 11 hours | 5.0 (1) | $149 | |
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