Best of Kyoto Half Day Small Group Tour from Osaka

4.0(1)6 hr 15 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadNamba, Japan

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$69

Your Best of Kyoto Half-Day Small Group Tour takes you from Osaka to explore Kyoto’s top sites. Begin at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where stunning bamboo stalks create a striking backdrop for photos. Continue to the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and admire its centuries-old architecture, Mirror Pond, and UNESCO charm. Finally, wander through the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine’s iconic red torii gates before being dropped off in central Kyoto.

If you’re looking for the best Kyoto tour from Osaka with a small group, this experience is calling your name! Avoid an overcrowded tour group and join an expert guide to discover Kyoto’s top destinations. Travel comfortably with pick-up from Osaka and enjoy a convenient drop-off in Kyoto.

Included

Hand-picked expert tour guide
All Transportation

Not included

Meals & drinks
Entrance fees
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities

What you'll do

07:00 - Depart from Osaka
1 hour
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Sagakamenoocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
2 hours
Explore the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
1h 30mAdmission not included
Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
The tour ends in Kyoto
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

Meet your guide in front of the Tully's Coffee, Kintetsu Namba Building, Osaka

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour begins in Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.