Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka

Explore Kyoto & Nara’s rich culture and history. Visit Todai-ji, Nara Park, and Kinkaku-ji. Book your unforgettable journey now.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Todai-ji Temple - Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, is an iconic marvel housing the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue within the massive Daibutsuden Hall, the largest wooden structure globally. Dating back to the 8th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site represents grandeur and spiritual significance, nestled amidst tranquil deer parkland.

What's Included
  • Round-trip travel from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharges included
  • Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities or Tipping
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan with our exclusive Kyoto and Nara tour.
This meticulously crafted experience invites you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and storied history of these two ancient cities, where the past seamlessly blends with the tranquil beauty of nature.
Visit Todai-ji, home to the world’s largest…

Location
Todai-ji Temple
406-1 Zoushi-cho,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Monty_h
Dec 29, 2025
Must do when visiting Japan! - Must do experience! Our guide, Ben, was fantastic. He was passionate about sharing his culture and history with us. He spoke wonderful English and had such a comfortable van. He planned our day perfectly even during peak season even including an authentic ramen meal. Highly recommend!!!
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Analie_i
Dec 21, 2025
Best Kyoto Tour - This review is long overdue. I had the pleasure of going on two tours in Kyoto with Ben. He is the best tour guide in all of Kyoto. He is enthusiastic, professional, and very kind. He knows all the hidden spots and took EXCELLENT pictures. Even though we went during a busy time, he designed the itinerary to visit the major sightseeing spots at the right time. We avoided all the crowds! Ben is also very humble even though he is extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he is very passionate about Japan and its history/culture. Thank you for the excellent two days, Ben! You are amazing!
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David_s
Nov 22, 2025
Ben was a great guide and all the stops were perfect! - Our guide, Ben, was incredibly knowledgeable, polite, and pleasant. Local to the area, you could feel his love for his culture. He taught us much about the customs of the shrines and temples. Nara was especially great as he helped us feed the deer and showed us how to bow with them. He took care of all the practical stuff and was a safe and professional driver. Would tour with him anytime.
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Kristina_a
Nov 9, 2025
I wish I could give more than 5 Stars!! - Our day with Ben (Yujiro) was the highlight of an incredible time in Nara and Kyoto. He was super knowledgeable and sweet, able (and happy) to answer every single question asked, he (and Christine!) were patient and flexible with my ever-changing itinerary and ideas- and when I kept changing my mind, Ben emphatically recommended a site that he knew we would love- and of course it was our favorite of the day! He taught us so much about the sites, history, culture, and even how to take a selfie with a deer in Nara :). I’ve yet to have a guide in the same league as Ben. He was just the best. And the car was absolutely fantastic, comfortable and luxurious and allowed us to cover so much ground. I can’t say enough good things about Ben and Japan with Christine. Thank you so much !!!!!
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433leh
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent - Our family had an amazing experience with Christine as our tour guide. Everything was so seamless, we didn't have to worry about anything but to enjoy our trip. Absolutely would recommend Christine, she's the best!
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N615xzannaa
Nov 2, 2025
Great tour of Kyoto and Nara - We had an awesome time on the Kyoto and Nara tour with our guide, Somei. He was punctual, friendly, and really knowledgable about the places we visited. He answered all of our random questions about life in Kyoto, and made the whole experience feel super relaxed. He also took amazing picture of us at the temples! What we loved most was how flexible Somei was with the tour. We were able to go at our own pace and see what we wanted. The temples and shrines we visited were absolutely stunning, and Somei gave us some great insights into both Shinto and Buddhist traditions. We would definitely recommend this tour — especially if you get Somei as your guide. You won’t regret it!
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Happiness35603530328
Nov 1, 2025
The Best Kyoto Tour with Yujiro Ben!!! - We had such a great day with our tour guide, Yujiro (Ben) He was super friendly and knowledgeable the whole time. We got to see and feed the deers at the deer park and the Great Buddha Temple, both were amazing. The Arashiyama Bamboo is also very serene peaceful although it was a little bit crowded. I especially loved the visit to the Golden Temple, it was so peaceful and beautiful. Thanks, Ben, for making the day so fun and memorable! We’ll definitely recommend this tour to our friends
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Sofian
Nov 1, 2025
Amazing tour - We had such a great day with our tour guide, Yujiro (Ben) He was super friendly and knowledgeable the whole time. We got to see and feed the deers at the deer park and the Great Buddha Temple, both were amazing. The Arashiyama Bamboo is also very serene peaceful although it was a little bit crowded. I especially loved the visit to the Golden Temple, it was so peaceful and beautiful. Thanks, Ben, for making the day so fun and memorable! We’ll definitely recommend this tour to our friends
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Stephany
Nov 1, 2025
very good experience!!! - our tour guide, Ben is very accommodating and friendly. He brought us to see the deer park and the big Buddha temple. It was very fun day. The years are not just cute but also friendly. I love the visit to the golden temple. It was very serious and peaceful.
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Cosmo_v
Nov 23, 2025
Sad about all the missed opportunities - We had one day to see the sights in Kyoto and we were highly disappointed by this experience. We booked a tour believing the guide would be a local expert and get us to all the sights promised in a day. The guide was late, he didn’t seem to know where he was going and we only accomplished one of the three promised sights. I do not recommend this tour.
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From $187
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).