Kyoto Day Tours from Osaka

Set off on a guided adventure through Kyoto and Nara, complete with round-trip transfers and a local expert to uncover famous landmarks and hidden gems.

In Kyoto, slip into a kimono and wander Kiyomizu-dera’s vast wooden terrace, admire Yasaka Shrine’s warm evening glow, and weave through Fushimi Inari’s endless torii gates.

Nara’s wonders await—from Todaiji’s massive wooden hall, home to a towering bronze Buddha, to Nara Park’s friendly deer, always ready to bow for treats.

Customize your journey with a pick-up from Osaka, Kyoto, or your hotel. For a more intimate experience, choose a small-group tour to dodge the crowds.

Did you know? Kiyomizu dera was built without using a single nail.

Explore Kyoto’s top sights with a guide, bus transfers, entry tickets, an audio guide, and free time at Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, and more!

Stand on Kiyomizu-dera’s veranda with Kyoto sprawled below, wander through Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, and admire Sanjusangendo’s 1,001 golden statues.

Walk across Togetsu-kyo Bridge as mountains reflect in the river, see Kinkaku-ji shimmer in gold, and pass rows of stone foxes at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Upgrade your tour to include a delicious buffet spread featuring Japanese dishes made from fresh seasonal produce.

Want to escape the city and explore the coast without the hassle of planning? This full-day group tour has you covered with a driver-guide and AC bus.

Stroll Amanohashidate’s sandbar, unwind on white sand beaches, explore a pine forest, and visit the shrine to pray for love and see the famous well.

For extra fun, hop on a scenic chairlift or monorail ride with scenic views over Amanohashidate, then dip in the onsen’s natural spring waters.

Visit Ine Funaya, a fishing village with waterfront boathouses. Explore by free bike or take a paid boat tour to admire the scenery and feed seagulls.

Want to see more? Upgrade to visit Miyama Village where thatched-roof houses, the Folklore Museum, and fresh Miyama milk and ice cream await.

Say "I've been there" every time someone mentions Kansai, with this 1/2/3/4/5-day pass that lets you explore the entire region: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, etc.

Enjoy unlimited rides on top-notch rail lines like the Kansai Airport Express Haruka, Rapid and Special Rapid Services, and JR-West trains.

Your pass is valid for 90 days, so no hurry. Couldn't use it? Get a full refund when it's still valid. Redeem it easily via ticketing machines.

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.

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.