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The 15 Best Nara Day Trips from Kyoto

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World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience - Riding the route: getting from Kyoto to Nara without the headache

1.World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · from $129Our pick

Full-day Kyoto to Nara and Uji coach tour with English guide, Todai-ji and Byodoin tickets, and hands-on matcha making in historic Uji.

“Tommy is the best!!!! The tour was fantastic! Sight seeing, hospitality, transport, entry and lunch covered. Stress free tour. Great tour because I really didnt know of it would be suitable for a 4yr old, but it was great, they enjoyed the deer and the matcha experience a lot.”

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Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour - Price and logistics: what you get for $52 and what to budget for

Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available) - Meeting at Gyoki-bosatsu and why the pace feels local

3.Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $105

A 5-hour small-group walk through Nara’s top temples, Kasuga Taisha, and Nara Park deer time, with tickets and lunch included.

“We really enjoyed the tour around Nara despite very cold wind. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He instructed us how to behave around dears. And lunch was one of the best authentic experiences we have had in Japan. Beautiful temples and shrines. We would like to comeback in warmer months. Thank you”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: iconic, but go in ready

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available) - Price and what your $61.02 buys you (plus the one extra fee)

5.Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · from $61

Beat Nara crowds on a small-group early tour visiting Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park, and Todaiji with an English guide.

“Natsuho was wonderful and knowledgeable. I had a lovely half day visiting and learning about Nara. She was energetic, patient, helpful and kind, and went out of her way to stop at places that she thought I might like. I definitely recommend her.”

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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto - Getting on the bus: meeting point, start time, and why it matters

6.Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto

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

A full-day Kyoto and Nara UNESCO tour with an English guide, included admissions, air-conditioned transport, and iconic temples plus deer.

“Momo our guide was great. All the places we went were heritage sites . Safety was addressed and times when we were all suppose I come back . Wet really enjoyed our excursion. Highly recommend this trip.”

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Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van

Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van - Price and logistics: what you are actually paying for

From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour - Getting from Kyoto to Nara: coach comfort and quick history views

9.From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 335 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

A 4-hour guided morning in Nara from Kyoto, with Todaiji’s Great Buddha, UNESCO Kasuga Taisha, and deer-filled Nara Park.

“I went with my family and 3 kids on this tour and we really enjoyed our experience. Harry, our guide, made it special by explaining everything very well. It was a good value.”

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Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

Ancient Capital Tour: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka - Meeting points and timing, the part you should not wing

Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring - Start point, timing, and how to not get stressed

Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park

Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park - Morning Setup in Kyoto or Osaka: Meeting Points That Matter

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Customized Private Guided Tour - How the Custom Tour Actually Feels on the Ground

Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Price and value: what $155.86 per person buys you

14.Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $155

Choose 3-4 Nara sights on a 6-hour private tour with a government-licensed English guide. Meet at Nara Station, see deer, temples.

“Junichi is the best! Our group of 5 joined him on a 6 hour private Nara tour and we are so glad to have booked. Our group typically likes to see things at our own pace and on our own time, but we wanted to learn more about the area anRead more”

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Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour

Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour - Meeting Point and Group Size: Why It Feels Manageable

15.Nara Park, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $90

Kyoto day trip by bus to Nara Park, Osaka Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, and Kobe, with a bilingual guide and Tōdaiji admission included.

“What an amazing experience, I first thought we weren’t going to have enough to enjoy and take in each location but we were given enough time to truly take it all in. Alex & the other guide was super explanatory while guiding us. 10/10!!!”

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