Private Kyoto Day Tour: Nara Park, Fushimi Inari & Arashiyama from Osaka

Duration
10 hours
Departure City
Osaka
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Destination
Nara, Kyoto

Experience Kyoto and Nara your way on a private day tour with a professional driver and dedicated English-speaking guide. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, flexible scheduling, and a stress-free journey tailored to your interests.

Visit Arashiyama, ride the scenic Sagano Railway (extra fee), meet Nara’s famous deer, and walk through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha—all in one unforgettable day, without the hassle of planning or navigating on your own.

What's included?

  • Professional driver
  • English-speaking tour guide (optional)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle (Standard: 7- seater Toyota Alphard or Toyota HiAce 10-seater)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

  • Food and beverages
  • Personal expenses

Please note

  • Private Tour & Transfers: Includes hotel pickup and drop-off. You may end in Kyoto or Osaka; provide exact addresses at booking to arrange the correct vehicle.
  • Luggage & Strollers: Specify the number and size of items at booking to ensure adequate storage space in your private vehicle.
  • Itinerary Adjustments: The custom schedule may change due to weather, traffic, or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Health & Age Requirements: Pregnant guests and those 70+ must sign a travel waiver upon pickup.
  • Traffic & Evening Plans: Delays of 2 to 5 hours are common during peak times; keep evening plans flexible.
  • No Smoking: Strictly prohibited inside the private vehicle and during the tour.
  • Vehicle Options: Standard vehicle is a Toyota HiAce (10-seater). Please specify at booking if you prefer a different vehicle type or have extra luggage.

What do I need to bring?

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Cancellation policy

  • Refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the event

More Info

Tour Type Private Tour
Guide Language English
Activity Level Easy

Tour itinerary


08:00AM - Hotel Pickup in Osaka


Begin your day with convenient pickup from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. and travel in comfort with your private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

With a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, you can explore some of the most iconic highlights of Kyoto and Nara at your own pace. 

Popular stops include Nara Park, where you can meet the city's famous free-roaming deer, and Fushimi Inari Taisha, renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates winding through the forested hillside.

Continue to the scenic district of Arashiyama, home to the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the historic Nonomiya Shrine, and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge. You can also visit the colorful Kimono Forest and the UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji Temple, one of Kyoto’s most celebrated Zen temples.

Your private guide can help customize the experience to match your preferences. After a memorable day of sightseeing, relax on the journey back to your hotel.

Private Transfer( 1 Hour)

Nara Park (1 hour)

Home to over 1,000 friendly,free-roaming deer considered sacred messengers of the gods. You'll have time to feed,pet, and take photos with these gentle creatures in a serene park settings.

Nara Park (1 hour)

Fushimi Inari Taisha (1 hour 10 minutes)

Kyoto's most iconic shrine. Walk through the breathtaking tunnel of thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates winding up the mountainside  a spiritual journey believed to bring prosperity and success.

Fushimi Inari Taisha (1 hour 10 minutes)

Arashiyama (2 hours 30 minutes)

Walk through the world-famous Bamboo Grove and cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. Enjoy a stroll through the Kimono Forest, featuring 600 vibrant fabric pillars, followed by free time to explore Arashiyama’s local boutiques at your leisure

Arashiyama (2 hours 30 minutes)

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 

A peaceful stroll through the legendary Bamboo Grove, where towering stalks create a soothing, otherworldly atmosphere.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 

Nonomiya Shrine

A historic sanctuary once used by imperial princesses.

Nonomiya Shrine

Togetsukyo Bridge

Panoramic views from the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge over the Hozugawa River.

Togetsukyo Bridge

Kimono Forest

It is an illuminated art installation featuring 600 glowing pillars wrapped in Kyoto's traditional Kyo-Yuzen silk patterns. You'll also have free time to enjoy local street food,relax at the Arashiyama footbath,or snap cheerful photos at the Rilakkuma Tea House.

Kimono Forest

Tenryu-ji Temple (optional)

(UNESCO World Heritage Site),famed for its Zen rock garden and masterful "borrowed scenery" landscape design (optional).

You'll also have free time to enjoy local street food,relax at the Arashiyama footbath,or snap cheerful photos at the Rilakkuma Tea House.

 Tenryu-ji Temple (optional)

Return Trip (1 hour)

Finally, we'll return you comfortably to your preferred city . Either Osaka or Kyoto. Just let us know your drop-off preference when booking!

Custom Pickup

This experience includes pickup and drop-off service. Please specify your pickup location and drop-off address at checkout.

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