From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- All transportation
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- Train: Nara-Osaka
- Entrance fees Kyoto & Nara (approx. 1300 JPY per person)
- Gratuities
- Meals & drinks
- Personal travel insurance
- All transportation
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- Train: Nara-Osaka
- Entrance fees Kyoto & Nara (approx. 1300 JPY per person)
- Gratuities
- Meals & drinks
- Personal travel insurance
Our expert-led From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour takes you on a uniquely intimate adventure of rich history, breathtaking sites, and local culture. Start your day in Kyoto, where you’ll meet your small group of fellow travelers and expert guide, and head off to admire the shimmering Golden Pavilion reflecting off Mirror Pond. Wander through the endless red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, then feel the calm of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as you stroll beneath the towering stalks. Continue to Nara, Japan’s first capital, to visit the sacred Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and enjoy close encounters with Nara’s friendly, free-roaming deer.
If you love history, culture, and nature, but often feel overwhelmed in large group tour settings, our From Osaka: Kyoto Temples & Nara Deer Park Small Group Tour was made for you! Travel in a close-knit group of like-minded explorers, led by an expert local guide who brings each destination to life. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s timeless traditions and Nara’s spiritual heritage, all without the rush or crowds of larger tours. You’ll also travel comfortably round-trip from Osaka with a train transfer, ensuring smooth transfers between cities.
- Discover the Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Fushimi Inari
- Enjoy a unique opportunity to engage your guide with questions and insights
- Travel in a small group for a more personal and intimate experience
- Travel smoothly from Osaka via bus and train
- Visit Todai-ji Temple, home to Nara’s Great Buddha statue & meet the sacred deer
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Know before you go
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
- You will be picked up by bus in Osaka
- You will return to Osaka from Nara by train (ticket is included)
