Kyoto Day Trips from Osaka
Written by Viator, January 2011
Home to the Emperor’s residence from 794 to 1868, Kyoto boasts some of the most important national heritage sites in existence, many of which are best explored in the halcyon stillness of early to midmorning. Get a head start on the crowds and take a 30-minute train from Osaka, where guides will happily direct you through Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center, all before lunchtime.
Hoping to sleep in after a long night of sake? Take advantage of tour packages that depart later in the day for an afternoon of sightseeing instead. Recommended sites included the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall (housing all of the 1,001 statues of Kannon) and the views of Kyoto city from the Kiyomizu Temple.
There are too many noteworthy destinations to list here, but other must-see spots in the Kyoto area accessible from Osaka include the Todaiji Temple and the Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine in Nara. Nara was the site of the original Japanese permanent imperial capital and is home to many historic treasures, as well as some of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.
Tours & Tickets
Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple
Experience the magic of Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour of Japan's cultural jewel. You'll visit Kyoto's most popular attractions by coach and enjoy a ... Read more
Location:
Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
Explore the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on a full-day tour from Kyoto. See all the highlights of Kyoto including visits to Nijo Castle and the ... Read more
Location:
Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Kyoto Cooking Class, Sake Tasting and Nishiki Food Market Walking Tour
Take a guided walk through Nishiki food markets and enjoy a Japanese cooking class on this small-group walking tour from Kyoto. You'll explore the back streets ... Read more
Location:
Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Kyoto Morning Tour - Kyoto Imperial Palace, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle
Soak up the sights of Kyoto on this guided half-day city morning tour. Travel by coach and visit Nijo Castle, the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple and Golden ... Read more
Location:
Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
