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 Imperial Palace. Then travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nara and some of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. Hand-feed the deer and see the Kasuga Shrine with more than 3,000 lanterns.
Highlights
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kyoto and Nara
- Morning sightseeing tour of Kyoto's cultural highlights: Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Nara's traditional highlights: Todaiji Temple and Deer Park
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected Kyoto hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Four Little Maids at the ...Four young Students in Kimonos pose for their friends in front of the Golden pavilion, to the delight of an old ...Photo by: John PAustralia, 01 2010 -
Todaiji GuardI'm the king of the world!Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...ShrinePhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...GardenPhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Imperial PalacePhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Todai-ji (Eastern Great Temple)Photo by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Imperial PalacePhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion)Photo by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Kasuga Grand ShrinePhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from ...Nijo CastlePhoto by: Anonymous03 2013 -
DSC_1416nara with lots of deerPhoto by: Ashley C10 2012 -
DSC_1344golden pavillionPhoto by: Ashley C10 2012 -
TodaijiTodaiji, NaraPhoto by: Miguel C09 2011 -
P1020434My favorite childhood cartoon character, he drew here... very excited and happy to see him again!!! Photo taken from ...Photo by: Mrs HeichelSingapore, 07 2011 -
High School GirlsMost Japanese raise 2 fingers for a 'v' sign when they pose for a picture.Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Drying FruitI like to eat the salted ones.Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Nijo Castle2nd stop of our Kyoto tour.Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Hungry OneThis deer was begging for food from passers-by.Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Behind the SceneMama, I don't like the smell down here!Photo by: Edgar R08 2008 -
Useful Information
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. On your morning tour of the city you'll see the main highlights of wonderful, culture-rich Kyoto, including Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun. The castle was built in 1603 and is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors.
You'll also visit Kyoto's most popular temple, Kinkakuji Temple, the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavilion. At the ancient Kyoto Imperial Palace you'll visit the former residence of the Imperial family, which clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. Here you'll also visit the Shishinden Imperial state chamber where enthronement ceremonies took place.
Nara was the country's first permanent capital city, and has an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. You'll visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns, and the Deer Park, where tame deer freely roam and can be hand-fed.
Reviewed by Agnelo C D, April 2013
Kyoto and Nara are beautiful places, worth a visit. Nara , a peaceful park full of Deers and lovely gardens too. Lunch was also well served and delicious. We even had enough time to have a coffee and sweets. Well organised and excellent guide.
Reviewed by Diane O, November 2012
Our guide for our trip to Nara was fantastic. If you happen to get Mickey ( as he says, like Mickey Mouse ) you are in for the most informative and entertaining afternoon. He knows his stuff and is very enthusiastic about his country. Great tour.
