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Kyoto & Nara: Cultural Treasures Day Tour
4.5
43 Ratings
Kyoto
Explore Kyoto and Nara’s cultural gems on a private day trip. Visit iconic landmarks, meet friendly deer, and immerse in Japan’s rich heritage.
Explore Kyoto and Nara’s cultural gems on a private day trip. Visit iconic landmarks, meet friendly deer, and immerse in Japan’s rich heritage.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - At Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, travelers will be captivated by the iconic pathway of thousands of vibrant red torii gates that wind through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice and prosperity, features stunning traditional architecture,…
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - At Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, travelers will be captivated by the iconic pathway of thousands of vibrant red torii gates that wind through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice and prosperity, features stunning traditional architecture, including the main shrine building and various smaller shrines scattered along the hiking trail. Visitors can explore these sacred grounds, enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto, and experience the serene and spiritual ambiance that pervades the shrine complex.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pickup and Drop off
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking Driver
- Private transportation
- Pickup and Drop off
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking Driver
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Arashiyama Attraction
- Kasuga Taisha Museum
- Todai-ji Temple
- Nara Park
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Arashiyama Attraction
- Kasuga Taisha Museum
- Todai-ji Temple
- Nara Park
- Tour guide
Additional Information
Discover the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on a captivating day tour. Begin in Kyoto, exploring iconic landmarks like the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, renowned for its towering bamboo stalks. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, with its thousands of vermillion torii gates forming a mesmerizing tunnel through the forested hillside.
Next,…
Discover the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on a captivating day tour. Begin in Kyoto, exploring iconic landmarks like the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, renowned for its towering bamboo stalks. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, with its thousands of vermillion torii gates forming a mesmerizing tunnel through the forested hillside.
Next, venture to Nara, Japan’s first capital, famous for its friendly deer and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Witness the majestic Todai-ji Temple, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue, and stroll through Nara Park, where sacred deer roam freely.
Conclude your tour at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, adorned with thousands of vermilion lanterns. Reflect on the profound history and beauty of Kyoto and Nara, leaving you with cherished memories of Japan’s cultural treasures.
Location
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(43 Ratings)
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Venus_s
Aug 14, 2025
Great day out to Kyoto and Nara - Abad was great! We really enjoyed our tour and can recommend it! Kyoto and Nara are beautiful and well worth seeing from Osaka!
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Fathia_b
Jul 18, 2025
Very good... - Very good experience.Our driver Fan Xiaojie was great.he explained us well the history of the country and its beautiful sites.thank you to you
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Mariana_b
Jul 13, 2025
Exploring Nara and Kyoto with the fam - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had an unforgettable experience exploring Nara and Kyoto with our incredible guide, Hamza. From start to finish, he made our trip truly special.
Hamza took us to the most amazing places — beautiful hidden spots and must-see sights that we would have never discovered on our own. He was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the history and culture of each place we visited.
What really stood out was how accommodating he was. Hamza never rushed us; instead, he patiently adjusted to our pace and always looked for ways to make us feel comfortable and happy. He went above and beyond to please us, making sure we were enjoying every moment.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Hamza, for an unforgettable journey through Nara and Kyoto! We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalized and memorable experience.
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Michelre5042ef
Jul 12, 2025
Review of Our Trip to Nara & Kyoto - We had a day trip to Nara and Kyoto today with Usama as our driver. Overall, it was a great experience. Usama was polite, respectful, and a safe driver — we felt very comfortable with him behind the wheel. He was quiet and only answered when we asked questions, but he was always courteous.
One point to note is that the vehicle did smell of cigarette smoke, which was a bit unpleasant. Also, Usama wasn’t sure about the exact closing times of some places, so unfortunately we missed two locations because we arrived too late to visit them.
On the positive side, Usama kindly dropped us off in Osaka shopping and even waited to make sure we got back to our hotel safely, which we really appreciated.
All in all, despite a few small issues, it was a good trip and we enjoyed exploring Nara and Kyoto.
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Bobby_l
Jul 1, 2025
Private Kyoto and Nara tour. - Hamza was great, and he was wonderful in accommodating our specific requests during the day, as changing conditions warranted. We also started the day with Nara instead of Kyoto.
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Harutoh2025
Jun 30, 2025
Had a great tour - Hamzah was amazing, We had a great tour. We enjoyed the culture and history of both cities. His tips help alot, Ramen was delicious near Bamboo forest. Highly recommended.
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Lisa_c
Jun 27, 2025
Great trip - Hamza was our driver. He was informative and was very efficient in taking us to each place. He knew the routes and best places to take pictures. Our agenda was pretty full and consisted of the Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Nara Park, Todai Ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Museum. We were a group of 6 and really wanted to also see Kinkaku-ji Temple and even though it wasn’t in the agenda, Hamza was nice enough to take us there as well! He really knows his way around and went out of his way to make the visits informative.
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Edipreta
Sep 14, 2025
Warning – driver only! - Hassan was our driver. He was a nice kid. He took us where we asked him to go. He is the only reason I gave it two stars instead of one.But unfortunately, there were many negatives to this day.
Hassan was very new to the job. Not knowing where to park, not knowing where to drop us off, not knowing anything about the sites we are visiting, not knowing anything about the path we should take. At one point we visited the market alleyway, which was interesting. He dropped us off and then we called for a pick up. After 45 minutes, he said he couldn’t find us. We were standing exactly where he dropped us off. But he was either lost, or he was off doing something else.
Our trip to Nara was great. Beautiful place. Most of your time should be spent here. Had to use AI to explain all the sites. His knowledge was zero to minimal. He should not be on his own. I highly recommend not to booking with this agency. Since they let a kid with 0 Experience drive us around.
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Michelleso2006rd
Oct 7, 2025
Do NOT book! - Absolutely DO NOT BOOK this tour.
It was not a tour. It was an insanely overpriced taxi ride in a dirty van. Showed up 1.5 hours late. Driver spoke English but didn’t speak the entire time. No information on either stop. Dropped off and waited for us to walk around. We could have taken the train or a taxi for so much less and the same experience. Complete disappointment. Asked for a partial refund that was denied- so that also tells you about this company. Run away.
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Sam_j
Jul 5, 2025
Terrible operators- do not book! Dont turn up - They tell us 10 minutes before this trip is supposed to start that they will arrive 1 1/2 hours after the start time! .,,. Terrible! Do not book with them
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