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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Optional Lunch

By Vip Japan Tours
4.0 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,841 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Kyoto & Nara's most popular destinations.
  • Natural beauty of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
  • Enjoy a memorable interaction with the deer at Nara.
  • Visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • The iconic 1,000 vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari.

Activity location

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 京都
    • 京都府, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto VIP Lounge
    • 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


No Lunch / Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

No Lunch Option.
Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure
(Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 3,841.00 x 1 AdultP 3,841.00

Total
Price is P 3,841.00
Until Sat, Mar 14
No Lunch / Osaka Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Osaka VIP Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 3,841.00 x 1 AdultP 3,841.00

Total
Price is P 3,841.00
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl / Kyoto Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef RIce Bowl Lunch Option.

Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure
(Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 4,512.24 x 1 AdultP 4,512.24

Total
Price is P 4,512.24
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef Rice Bowl /Osaka Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef Rice Bowl Lunch Option.

Osaka Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 4,512.24 x 1 AdultP 4,512.24

Total
Price is P 4,512.24
Until Sat, Mar 14
Pork Shabu-Shabu / Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English
  • Food Only

Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch Option.

Osaka VIP Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 4,773.28 x 1 AdultP 4,773.28

Total
Price is P 4,773.28
Until Sat, Mar 14
Pork Shabu-Shabu/Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Pork Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch Option.

Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure
(Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 4,773.28 x 1 AdultP 4,773.28

Total
Price is P 4,773.28
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef / Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch Option.

Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure
(Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 5,146.20 x 1 AdultP 5,146.20

Total
Price is P 5,146.20
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu/Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch Option.

Osaka Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,146.20 x 1 AdultP 5,146.20

Total
Price is P 5,146.20
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki / Kyoto Departure (Meet at 9:00AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch Option.

Kyoto VIP Lounge Departure
(Meeting Time: 09:00/Departure Time: 09:10)
5min walk from Kyoto Station Hachijonishiguchi Exit (Hachijo West Exit).
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 9:10
Price details
P 5,146.20 x 1 AdultP 5,146.20

Total
Price is P 5,146.20
Until Sat, Mar 14
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/Villa Namba Departure (Meet at 7:50AM)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food Only

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch Option.

Osaka Villa Namba Departure
(Meeting Time: 07:50/Departure Time: 08:00)
3-minute walk from subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit 7.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point.
Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
※Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
If you wish to get off at Kyoto/Osaka, please kindly let us know beforehand.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,146.20 x 1 AdultP 5,146.20

Total
Price is P 5,146.20
Until Sat, Mar 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch (Optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English or Chinese-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Todaiji temple

Know before you book

  • The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) If the tour is cancelled by the supplier due to extreme weather/natural disaster, you will receive a full refund.
  • Depending on the number of participants, English and Chinese commentary might be given in the same bus.
  • Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book with children's price.
  • In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before departure at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point.
  • Late arrival or arrival at the wrong location will result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or are unsure about the meeting point, please notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.
  • The bus will be departing on time (no exceptions). Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
  • In case of late arrival or arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds will not be granted.
  • Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).

What you can expect

Depart from Osaka or Kyoto for a day trip to 3 popular destinations: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara Park, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Walk beneath soaring bamboo stalks that sway gently in the breeze, creating a dreamlike atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world. This iconic grove is one of Japan’s most photographed locations and a perfect place to slow down, breathe, and capture unforgettable memories.

Enhance your experience with an optional premium lunch at the renowned Kyoto Wasabi Restaurant (OPTIONAL). Indulge in exquisite Kobe beef shabu-shabu, featuring world-famous wagyu beef celebrated for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich flavor, delicately cooked in a savory broth. You’ll also enjoy a superb Pork shabu-shabu, a comforting and elegant dish that showcases the refined flavors of Kyoto cuisine.

Travel to Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Wander through Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely among historic temples and lush greenery. Visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest wooden structure, and stand in awe before the monumental Great Buddha, an iconic symbol of Japanese spirituality and craftsmanship.

The legendary Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Japan’s most revered Shinto shrines. Walk through thousands of vivid vermilion torii gates that form a mesmerizing tunnel up sacred Mount Inari. Each gate represents a prayer for prosperity, success, and protection, creating a truly spiritual and unforgettable experience.

Relax on the return journey by comfortable bus, with the flexibility to disembark in Kyoto or Osaka. This perfectly balanced day trip offers nature, culture, history, and cuisine—an ideal way to experience the essence of Japan in one remarkable day.

Location

Activity location

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    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 京都
    • 京都府, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kyoto VIP Lounge
    • 6
    • 601-8417, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Osaka VIP Villa Namba
    • 2
    • 556-0011, Osaka, Osaka, Japan