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Top 4 Day Trips from Kyoto

4 day trips  ·  from $129 a head

The 4 best day trips from kyoto you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Kyoto’s famous golden view
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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

1.Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · from $194Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring Kyoto and Nara with an English-speaking guide such as KC, Momo, or Yuki. Visit Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji, Kasuga Shrine, and Nara Park. The pace is brisk, but included transport and admission fees make this a practical first look at Japan’s ancient capitals.

“We had a great tour with KC. He was friendly, funny and had a wealth of knowledge regarding the several temples and Shrines and historical information. Thank you to the lady who brought us back to Osaka and helped us navigate our way back to our Hotel. Im sorry we didn't know your name.”

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Explore Kyoto | Private Tour - Local English Driver(guide option) - Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
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Explore Kyoto | Private Tour – Local English Driver(guide option)

2.Explore Kyoto | Private Tour – Local English Driver(guide option)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews

See Kyoto’s major sights in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver. You can adjust the route and spend more time where you like. Drivers such as Fuji, Victor, Lexi, Kaku, and Steve are praised for local tips, careful driving, and restaurant suggestions. Confirm whether you are booking a driver only or adding a walking guide.

“My family and I had a great time in Kyoto with Victor (Yamazaki). He is very friendly and took care of us during our private tour. He is very knowledgeable and wanted to ensure we were always looked after. We enjoyed his company and very blessed to have him as our guide!”

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From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip – 3 Cities in 1 Day - Nara Park and the deer
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From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip – 3 Cities in 1 Day

3.From Kyoto: Nara, Osaka & Kobe Day Trip – 3 Cities in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 160 reviews · 10h 30m · from $129Best value

Travel from Kyoto to Nara, Osaka, and Kobe with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Feed deer in Nara Park, explore Dotonbori, visit Osaka Castle, and finish around Kobe’s Chinatown and harbor. Guides such as Cesar, Angeles, Paula, and Alex are praised for clear explanations and careful timing. Food is not included, so bring money for lunch and snacks.

“I liked that it was relaxed and we were given plenty of time to do our own thing without having to listen to too much talking at the destination. information and history was told to us on the bus which I enjoyed. We were physically shown where to meet after our free time. perhaps the guide can walk a little slower when showing us the meeting point as a few people struggled to keep up.”

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup - Nara Park and the bowing deer
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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

4.From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 10 hours

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Osaka, Kyoto, or Kobe to Nara and Kyoto. You’ll see the deer at Nara Park, Todaiji’s Great Buddha, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. Drivers such as Steven, Aiko, Keiko, and John are often praised for flexible routing, restaurant help, photos, and translation.

“All of the locations we went to in Nara and Kyoto were fantastic. Steven was great and even walked us right up to and around the locations that he could. He gave us a great lunch restaurant recommendation. He also took some photos for us so that all of us were able to be in the photos.”

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