Kyoto, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park tour from Osaka

Four of Japan's most photographed landmarks in a single day

A guided day tour from Osaka visiting Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Nara Park, with a live English or Chinese-speaking guide, transport between sites and temple admission included. The itinerary spans roughly nine to ten hours and covers four of Japan's most celebrated cultural destinations. You can add Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu lunch in Arashiyama or explore on your own. The remaining time accounts for travel between each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Arashiyama Park1h
2. Fushimi Inari Shrine1h 30m · entry included
3. Nara Park1h 30m · entry included

Visit Kyoto and Nara highlights

• Visit Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
• Explore Arashiyama district
• Walk through Fushimi Inari torii gates
• Stroll and feed deer at Nara Park

The experience

Kinkaku-ji opens the day: the Golden Pavilion reflected in Mirror Pond, its gold-leaf exterior framed by landscaped gardens that shift with the season. From there the route moves to Arashiyama, the riverside district where traditional streets and cafés line the water. If you've chosen the lunch option, you'll sit down to Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu. If not, the time is yours to wander the shops and smaller temples nearby.

Fushimi Inari Taisha comes next, the shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates stacked so densely they form tunnels through the forested hillside. You walk beneath them, moving deeper into the shrine's grounds: one of Japan's most photographed spiritual sites. (Note: this stop may be unavailable January 1–5 due to traffic restrictions.) The day closes at Nara Park, where hundreds of free-roaming deer graze openly and approach visitors. You feed them, move through the spacious grounds, and experience the calm that has drawn travelers to Nara for centuries.

Your guide speaks English or Chinese throughout, and the vehicle adjusts to your group size. Transport between attractions accounts for roughly an hour of the total duration. The rest is time at each site. Arrive ten minutes before departure. The tour leaves on schedule.

What’s included

• Your guide in English or Chinese.
• transport in a vehicle sized to your group.
• admission to Kinkaku-ji Temple.
• choice of Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu lunch in Arashiyama or free time to explore on your own.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group tour, lunch not includedGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00Note: If you choose this option, only the benefits and services listed under it will apply; the other options will not.

Group tour with lunch includedGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TREVOPEDIA

Is this one for you?Book the tour with lunch if you want a full cultural immersion without breaking the day to find a restaurant. Choose without lunch if you'd rather spend that time exploring Arashiyama's cafés and side streets at your own pace. Either way, the four stops and the guide's knowledge of each site stay the same.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Kinkaku-ji and why is it on this tour?

Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its gold-leaf-covered exterior is reflected in the tranquil Mirror Pond, surrounded by gardens that change with the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, maple leaves in autumn, snow in winter. It opens the tour and is included in your admission.

Can I choose between lunch and no lunch on this tour?

Yes. You select either the Group Tour Including Lunch or the Group Tour Without Lunch at checkout. Those with lunch enjoy Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu in Arashiyama. Those without have free time to explore cafés, shops and nearby attractions at your own pace.

What happens at Nara Park?

Nara Park is where hundreds of friendly, free-roaming deer live openly in the grounds. You can feed the sacred deer, walk through the spacious park, and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has made Nara one of Japan's most beloved destinations.

How long does this tour take and what's included in the time?

The tour runs nine to ten hours total. That includes roughly one hour of transport between the meeting point and each attraction, plus time at Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nara Park. Your guide, all transport between sites, and temple admission are included.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility needs?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available near the meeting point if needed.