Product Description

Embark on a culturally enriching journey through Kyoto and Nara, starting from either VIP Villa Namba (Osaka) or Kyoto VIP Lounge. Your day begins with a visit to Arashiyama, known for its seasonal beauty, the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, and the serene bamboo forest paths surrounded by towering green bamboo.

Next, explore Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)—once a shogun’s villa, now a Zen temple renowned for its gold leaf exterior. Please note: the visit to Golden Pavilion is only included in tour packages that do not include meals.

Continue to Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates lining the forest trails of Mount Inari.

Conclude your tour in Nara Park, home to over 1,200 freely roaming deer and the impressive Tōdai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues.

The tour ends with a comfortable return bus ride to Kyoto or Osaka.

Package Options

• Day Tour (Chinese Guide) – ¥8,925
• Day Tour (English Guide) – ¥8,925
• Day Tour with Pork Shabu – Chinese Guide (No Golden Pavilion) – ¥8,500
• Day Tour with Pork Shabu – English Guide (No Golden Pavilion) – ¥8,500
• Day Tour with Kobe Beef Lunch – Chinese Guide – ¥11,500
• Day Tour with Kobe Beef Lunch – English Guide – ¥12,075

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Departure Location

VIP Villa Namba
1 Chome-2-1 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

• Meeting Time: 7:50 AM
• Departure Time: 8:00 AM
• Access: A 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Namba Station (Midosuji Line)
• Look for: Tour staff holding a blue flag

Guest Reviews

“This tour was a great way to see many iconic locations in Kyoto and Nara in one day. The main downside was the large group size and waiting for others to return to the bus.”

“I’m very glad I chose this tour to combine both Kyoto and Nara in a single day. With limited time, it covered the key highlights without feeling too rushed.”

“Fantastic experience! We visited the deer park in Nara, Tōdai-ji Temple, the bamboo forest in Kyoto, the Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari Taisha—all in one day.”