Kyoto Day Tours from Osaka

Explore Kyoto’s shrines, temples, and Nara’s sacred icons on a full-day guided tour with transfers from Osaka or Kyoto.

Walk through the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, where thousands of vibrant red torii gates line the sacred trails of Mount Inari.

Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area and walk past traditional machiya houses and the famed geisha district that reminds one of the old Kyoto.

Explore the Yasaka shrine, try your luck with fortune-telling, visit Nara Park to meet and feed a bunch of deer, and discover the Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple.

Choose your pickup point from either Osaka or Kyoto and enjoy a seamless journey to Japan’s cultural and spiritual highlights.

Explore Kyoto’s top attractions, including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Kinkaku-ji on a day trip with an English-speaking guide.

Walk through the iconic red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine and visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for sweeping views of Kyoto from its wooden stage.

Pause at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, with its gold-leaf exterior shimmering across a landscaped pond and gardens.

Get sweeping views of Kyoto’s cityscape, especially if cherry blossoms or autumn leaves are in season at Kiyomizu-dera.

Admire colorful shrine gates and lanterns, and enjoy local food, shopping, and photo ops at Ninenzaka slopes, Ishibe Alley' and Gion’s Hana-koji street.

Pick-up is available from meeting points at Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi, Kyoto Station/area, or from hotels in Osaka.

Explore Kyoto’s top heritage sites, including Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Sanju-san-gen-do, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Arashiyama, on a guided full-day coach tour.

Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned luxury coach with an English-speaking guide, a multilingual audio guide, and Wi-Fi service on board.

Walk through the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove and visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning Zen gardens.

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple for panoramic city views and Sanju-san-gen-do to see 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Marvel at the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji and stroll through Fushimi Inari Shrine’s endless rows of red torii gates.

Upgrade and enjoy a Japanese-style buffet lunch featuring a Japanese set meal including local delicacies, seafood, and more.

Explore Kyoto and Nara’s top landmarks in one day with guided transport, covering temples, shrines, bamboo groves, and historic icons.

Stroll through the peaceful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and enjoy the charm of Kyoto’s scenic riverside district.

Walk through thousands of striking red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Japan’s most iconic spiritual sites.

Meet the friendly deer of Nara Park and step into Todai-ji Temple to see the awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue.

Experience Kyoto in a day with guided transport from Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande to Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the Golden Pavilion.

Walk through the dense Arashiyama Bamboo Grove with towering stalks forming a natural corridor and hear the soothing sound of leaves rustling above.

Explore Nijo Castle, the former shogun residence, known for its ornate interiors, nightingale floors, and landscaped gardens.

Admire Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf and beautifully reflected in its surrounding pond.

Discover Fushimi Inari Shrine’s thousands of red torii gates, leading up Mount Inari in a striking tunnel of vermilion.

Explore Japan’s coastal gems on a full-day tour from Osaka, visiting Amanohashidate, Ine Bay, Chionji Temple, and Miyama’s thatched-roof village.

Stroll Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s top three scenic views, and stop at Chionji Temple, known for its wisdom charms and historic wooden halls.

Visit Ine Funaya, the “Venice of Japan,” where 230 wooden boathouses line the bay, showcasing centuries-old fishing traditions.

Step back in time at Miyama’s thatched village, a preserved Edo-era hamlet with rustic homes, red postboxes, and timeless rural charm.

Choose flexible pickup options, depart from Osaka’s Namba Shinsaibashi area, or from Kyoto Station.

Discover Nara and Uji in a day, with deer encounters, Byodo-in Temple, Uji’s matcha culture, and a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring.

Feed friendly deer in Nara Park, home to Todaiji Temple’s 15m Great Buddha and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its lantern-lined forest paths.

Explore Uji, Japan’s tea capital, visit landmarks like Byodoin Temple and the Tale of Genji Museum, or enjoy the local flavors with matcha sweets and soba along Omotesando Street.

End your trip at Uji’s Genji Hot Spring, where indoor and outdoor baths fed by natural waters offer the perfect way to unwind.

Opt for round-trip transfers from Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi area or hotel pickup in Osaka, avoiding the stress of transit planning.

On this full-day guided tour to Kyoto, Arashiyama and its famous Bamboo Grove, enjoy a traditional foot bath there and explore the Sanzen-in Temple.

An expert guide accompanies you through Arashiyama's bamboo grove where the wind makes music through the trees – the Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody.

You won’t have to worry about travel on this long journey with convenient and hassle-free round-trip transfers included in your ticket.

Enjoy a traditional Japanese foot soak at Arashiyama Station, a hidden gem, while savoring seasonal sweets from a local store.

Fun Fact: Within the Tenryu Temple is a painting of a cloud dragon – one of the oldest surviving examples of Chinese-style ink painting in Japan.

With the Kintetsu Rail Pass, enjoy easy access to Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto.

Take unlimited rides on Kintetsu Railway and Nara Kotsu Bus Lines for the duration of your selection.

Travel through Osaka-Namba, Kintetsu-Nara, Kyoto and Tsutsui, Nakata and Ikoma, and Toriimae and Ikomasanjo zones with ease and convenience.

Choose from 1-day, 2-day, or 5-day passes. Every pass offers you more route options and benefits to make your trip seamless.

Take your journey further with a 5-day or 5-day Plus rail pass, granting you unlimited and easy access to Nagoya and Mie.