Japan Cultural Tour: Temples and Traditions

Embark on a captivating full-day tour from Kyoto to Fushimi Inari, Nara Park, and Osaka. Discover Japan’s cultural gems and vibrant cityscapes.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande - Begin the adventure at Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, the launch point for a full-day exploration of three of Japan’s renowned cities: Nara, Osaka, and Kobe. Step onto the comfortable tour bus and prepare for a day rich in culture, history, and stunning landscapes.
  • Nara Park - Enjoy a scenic bus ride from Kyoto to the…
What's Included
  • Transportation from the meeting point
  • Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
Additional Information

This guided tour provides an unforgettable journey through Japan’s most famous cultural and spiritual landmarks. Participants will explore serene parks with gentle deer, magnificent temples, and vibrant shrines, fully immersing in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Japan’s ancient traditions. Discover the highlights of Osaka and experience the…

Location
Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
Please meet the guide at the meeting point, outside the Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time for the check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Camilo_v
Aug 23, 2025
Great way to see multiple... - Great way to see multiple locations in one day. Heli was a wonderful guide. Everything ran smooth and on time
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Entren0sc
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Excellent tour. We toured Nara, Osaka and Kobe. Heli is knowledgeable about her work, excellent professional, very patient and respectful. Thank you!
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Mathiasho4609xc
Aug 23, 2025
Osaka, Kobe, Nara trip - Heli had great knowledge of the history, and told things about the attractions. Great trip 👍 The trip was a little bit tight on schedule.
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Joshbp6349hg
Aug 23, 2025
Nara, Osaka, and Kobe tour - Heli is a wonderful person that has a lot of knowledge to share. All logistics were easy to understand because of her instructions.
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3tjw
Jul 29, 2025
Nara, Osaka, and Kobe Tour - The trip was a wonderful way to see so many cities and sights in one day without the stress of planning transportation and itinerary. Our tour guide, Heli, was very informative with her history about the sights, and clear about what to see at each stop (and what time to be back on the bus). The driver, Ikda, provided a smooth journey from stop to stop. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
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Nataliak773
Jul 29, 2025
This tour is so special! - 🌟 Tour Review: Osaka – Kobe – Nara 🌟 I had an absolutely amazing experience on this tour — everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. ✅ Osaka: The guide gave us a great mix of history and local life. We explored Osaka Castle, walked through the lively Dotonbori district, and got to try authentic street food. The energy of the city was contagious, and the guide made sure we didn’t miss any hidden gems. ✅ Kobe: Elegant and relaxing. Our visit to the harbor area and the historic Kitano district was both beautiful and informative. Of course, the Kobe beef lunch was unforgettable — definitely a highlight of the day! ✅ Nara: Peaceful and full of charm. We visited the famous Todai-ji Temple and had a magical time feeding the deer in Nara Park. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and shared some fascinating facts in a simple, engaging way. 🎧 The entire tour was smooth, comfortable, and perfectly paced. Transportation was well arranged, and our guide was friendly, attentive, and spoke excellent English. I truly appreciated the balance between sightseeing, cultural insight, and free time to explore a little on our own. 🌸 I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the best of Kansai in just one or two days — it’s the perfect introduction to Japan’s incredible diversity and charm.
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920cintal
Jul 22, 2025
A very full DE day tour to see 3 sites outside DE Kyoto if you have NO time DE go POR yourself to visit everything. - SPECTACULAR! We saw the essentials DE the 3 sites and had free time to take pictures and drink and drink something. It was all very fast, DE one way and with the bus, but the explanations DE Eli, our guide, made it a very complete DE day tour! He explained everything to us and cleared up doubts. And everything EN Spanish and English, the poor lady stopped NO still or quiet, but she did great. I would definitely repeat it and recommend it 😊
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465carrelh
Aug 23, 2025
Hot, but eventful - Wish we had more time to explore at the different locations, but the guide was friendly. I recommend a tour like this should take place in the fall or spring
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240nazaretr
Jul 29, 2025
Our guide and driver great, Nara a charming place and Osaka a unique place - The tour went very well, the locations we visited were great. The only thing that I believe should not have been spent so much time in the city of Kobe would have been more invested in Osaka. NO idea if watching Kobe ES a good option. To Heli the guide and Ikeda the driver, I give a 10 DE excellent, each has done an impressive job considering the heat, the traffic have been attentive throughout.
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Christy_d
Jul 29, 2025
The meeting spot was... - The meeting spot was confusing. We arrived a few minutes after and the bus had left. There was no one to contact. No responses and no one picked up the phone either. Terrible experience with this tour company.
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).