Nara, Kinkakuji & Arashiyama Day Trip from Osaka

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With this tour to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Nara from Osaka, you'll discover the ancient medieval capital of Japan and visit an impressive bamboo forest, as well as a spectacular golden temple.

Details

Duration

8 hours 40 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch (depending on selection)

Not included

Admission to Kinkakuji: 400JPY for adults, 300JPY for children aged 3–12 and free for children under 3
Admission to Nara Park: 600JPY for adults, 300JPY for children aged 3–12 and free for children under 3

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Namba OCAT Building

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 1,132 Travelers·58 reviews

December 17, 2025
Abril
Argentina
Maki-San was an amazing guide tour. We loved the whole day trip from Osaka! We ended up doing activities that were not detailed in the description and...
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October 27, 2025
Gabriel Medrano
Mexico
The tour is a bit rushed due to the number and size of the places to visit. Hama made the tour a pleasant experience.
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August 4, 2025
Beatriz
Madrid, Spain
Well organized, the guide was very attentive and close. The area was spectacular. What I liked least was the food buffet. In relation to the price, it...
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February 10, 2025
Anónimo
Chile
The activity with the guide Maria was excellent, she helped us a lot and explained each place and its history with a lot of patience and empathy. Lunc...
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April 4, 2024
Jennifer
Spain
Very good activity. The organization at the time of collection was very good. The bus takes 1.30 hours to get to Arashiyama and there you have 1.30 ho...
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August 28, 2025
Gerardo Garcia Nava
Mexico
Good guide, very friendly and very willing to help us and explain everything about the tour in a very attentive manner.
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August 26, 2025
Javiera
Spain
Everything was great! The driver and the guide were especially attentive. We were delighted.
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June 23, 2025
Piedad Del Carmen
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
It was a great tour. I loved the bamboo forest, the charming deer, and the impressive Buddha. Our guide, Naomi, was very attentive and diligent.
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May 17, 2025
Laura
Bilbao, Spain
A great excursion, the guide was very friendly and a good communicator. It was clear she enjoyed explaining and sharing their customs. Perhaps we need...
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April 23, 2025
Arturo
Caserta, Italy
On the excursion to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Nara our guide was exceptional in explaining every detail to us. She was also very professional and avai...
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Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Namba OCAT 1F, the Osaka City Air Terminal. There, we'll hop on a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Arashiyama, a district located on the outskirts of Kyoto, where we'll discover a very unique site.

After an hour's drive, we'll arrive at our destination, where an impressive bamboo forest awaits us! Here, we'll enjoy strolling through the lush vegetation and take the opportunity to cross the Togetsukyo Bridge. Do you know the legend surrounding this place? If not, don't worry, we'll tell you about it during the tour!

Anyone hungry? We'll stop at a local restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch, depending on the tour option you selected at the time of booking. Once we've regained our strength, we'll head towards Kinkakuji, better known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. In this place, declared a World Heritage Site, we'll learn the secrets of its majestic architecture.

Afterwards, the tour will resume in the city of Nara, which was the capital of Japan between the years 710 and 784. As we explore its streets full of history, we'll have the chance to visit the iconic Nara Park to meet its most popular inhabitants, the deer. You'll be delighted to discover how friendly they are -you can even have your picture taken with these adorable animals.

Lastly, we'll make our way back to the meeting point in Osaka, arriving after around 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Only Transport

At the time of booking, you can choose the transport-only option. The tour will follow the same itinerary as the previous one described above but does not include lunch.

8.9

Excellent 1,132 Travelers·58 reviews

December 17, 2025
Abril
Argentina
Maki-San was an amazing guide tour. We loved the whole day trip from Osaka! We ended up doing activities that were not detailed in the description and...
Is this useful?
October 27, 2025
Gabriel Medrano
Mexico
The tour is a bit rushed due to the number and size of the places to visit. Hama made the tour a pleasant experience.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 4, 2025
Beatriz
Madrid, Spain
Well organized, the guide was very attentive and close. The area was spectacular. What I liked least was the food buffet. In relation to the price, it...
Is this useful?
February 10, 2025
Anónimo
Chile
The activity with the guide Maria was excellent, she helped us a lot and explained each place and its history with a lot of patience and empathy. Lunc...
Is this useful?
April 4, 2024
Jennifer
Spain
Very good activity. The organization at the time of collection was very good. The bus takes 1.30 hours to get to Arashiyama and there you have 1.30 ho...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 28, 2025
Gerardo Garcia Nava
Mexico
Good guide, very friendly and very willing to help us and explain everything about the tour in a very attentive manner.
Is this useful?
August 26, 2025
Javiera
Spain
Everything was great! The driver and the guide were especially attentive. We were delighted.
Is this useful?
June 23, 2025
Piedad Del Carmen
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
It was a great tour. I loved the bamboo forest, the charming deer, and the impressive Buddha. Our guide, Naomi, was very attentive and diligent.
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 17, 2025
Laura
Bilbao, Spain
A great excursion, the guide was very friendly and a good communicator. It was clear she enjoyed explaining and sharing their customs. Perhaps we need...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 23, 2025
Arturo
Caserta, Italy
On the excursion to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji and Nara our guide was exceptional in explaining every detail to us. She was also very professional and avai...
As a couple
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Description

Lastly, we'll make our way back to the meeting point in Osaka, arriving after around 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Only Transport

At the time of booking, you can choose the transport-only option. The tour will follow the same itinerary as the previous one described above but does not include lunch.

Nara, Kinkakuji & Arashiyama Day Trip