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The journey
Experience two of Japan's most historic cities in one carefully planned private day tour. Travel from Kyoto to Nara while discovering some of the most recognizable cultural sights in the Kansai region, combining Kyoto's famous shrine and traditional landscape with Nara's sacred deer, Buddhist heritage, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Walk beneath the vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, explore Arashiyama's famous Bamboo Forest and traditional streets, then continue to Nara Park, Tōdai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha while learning the story of two ancient capitals through their enduring Shinto and Buddhist traditions.
At a glance
Day by day
Explore two historic Japanese capitals in one private day.
Walk beneath the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari.
Experience Arashiyama and its famous Bamboo Forest.
Meet Nara's free-roaming sacred deer.
Discover Tōdai-ji and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nara.
The route
The fine print
Private full-day tour
Professional Japanese-, English-, or German-speaking local guide
Stress-free travel with all transit costs from pickup to drop-off included (JR train, tram, and subway)
Deer crackers
Guided sightseeing in Kyoto and Nara
Cultural and historical explanations
Assistance during the tour
Entry tickets to shrines and temples
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Taxi
Accommodation
Comfortable shoes
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
This is a full-day sightseeing experience with considerable walking.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Some shrine, temple, and traditional areas contain stairs or uneven surfaces.
Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari can become very crowded, especially during peak periods.
Nara's deer are wild animals and must be treated respectfully.
Follow the guide's instructions when approaching or feeding deer.
The itinerary may be adjusted on customer demand.
The exact time spent at individual locations may change to maintain a comfortable overall schedule.
Some optional attractions may be substituted if necessary.
The tour ticket is valid only for the booked date and time.
Please be ready at your pickup point before the scheduled time.
Hotel pickup is available only within the stated service area and according to the selected booking option.
Logistics
Your 7 hours run from Kyoto Station to Kyoto Station.
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