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.

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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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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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Philippe_d
Oct 27, 2025
A great experience - Thanks to our guide, je made it a very special and personal experience In spite of the little time we had, it didn't feel rushed and he was very accommodating to specific requests, always very knowledgeable. On a personal basis, we enjoy his sense of humor and positive attitude
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Lumingshi
Oct 26, 2025
A wonderful experience in Kyoto and Nara - We had a wonderful experience in Kyoto and Nara thanks to a wonderful guide. Besides being very knowledgeable,Somei, Muneaki Takano would help you find a few hidden gems away from the crowds. We enjoyed his positive attitude and sense of humor and couldn't Jane been more helpful! We would highly recommend him if you are lucky enough to have him as guide as he is in high demand. Je helpedKe our Kyoto and Nara experience very special
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Juergen_l
Oct 1, 2025
Luxury tour of Nara and Kyoto - This was an excellent tour! Our guide Ben was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day. Another plus was the luxury van.
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Werneranton_r
Sep 22, 2025
We have some beautiful... - We visited some nice places. The cheeky and milled deer in Narra were a lot of fun for us. Overtourism is not to be overlooked here in Japan and especially in Kyoto.
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Raffster58
Oct 30, 2025
Buyer beware, total misrepresentation of having a guide - We booked this tour as a premium tour for one reason and that was to have an informative guide provide an entertaining and insightful overview of Nara and Kyoto’s main attractions. Instead we had a driver who provided scant information and actually admitted that he was only a driver and not a guide. The literature on the marketing material represents a different experience, with an English speaking guide. Given this was a premium tour we feel let down by the opera and will never use this company again. The driver did his best to accomodate timing and visiting the attractions as per the itinerary but without the context, it was a bland experience.
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Sandy
Oct 30, 2025
Don’t waste your money on this tour - This tour cost about twice as much as other similar tours but we chose it because it supposedly provided an English speaking tour guide and had good reviews. How sadly disappointed we were. The van was at the lower end (seats were small and basic, there was even a dirty sock under the seat in front) and there was no guide. We had a driver who provided no commentary at all during the hours of driving and scant and basic information on the temples we visited. He was very hard to understand, and while he tried hard he was most definitely not a guide. It really was a waste of a day for us.
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From $192
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).