Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
It's a little bit difficult, for the first comers to Japan, to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara. In this tour, you can visit Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto.
Deer will wait for you in Nara Park!
Tomoe S.
Meeting Point
Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Nara Park: You can see many wild deer roaming around the park. Aw! Be careful not to be explored the inside of your bag by deer!
So many deer will welcome you!!
You can buy crackers for deer and feed them. Please enjoy the fun time with deer. I can take good pictures of you with deer!
Todaiji Temple: famous for its 15 meter Great Statue of Buddha. This temple was originally built in the 8th century, and was rebuilt a few times.
Todaiji Temple is one of the biggest wooden structures in the world. You can be amazed at its 15 meter Great Statue of Buddha. In front of the building, you can see the original lantern built in the 8th century, too.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine: You'll be fascinated with the beauty of so many lanterns both of outside and inside of the shrine.
Please enjoy walking in the forest go to and from the shrine. Quiet and peaceful place will make you feel refreshed. In early May, you can also enjoy its beautiful wisteria flowers in its precincts.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine: Enjoy walking under the vermillion torii gates tunnel!
In the movie of 'Sayuri (Memories of Geisha), the young girl, its main character runs under these torii gates! This place is so popular and crowded all the time, however, I will take good pictures of you here, too. Leave it to me!
Ending Point
Inari Station(JR) or Fushimi-Inari Station(Keihan)
What to Expect
It's a little bit difficult for first comers to Japan to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara in a day.
In this tour, you can visit the highlights of Nara and on your way back to Kyoto, you can visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide), entrance fee(you and guide), lunch (you and guide)
Important Information
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
As for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, if you book me earlier, I will manage to have the tour on those days.
* This tour's meeting place is Kintetsu Kyoto Station at 8:30. If you want me to pick you up at your hotel, please send me a mail and ask.
* This tour ends at Inari Station (JR) or Fushimi-Inari Station (Keihan) at 16:30. (I will show you the best way to go back to your hotel, depend on where your hotel is.)
* As for the meeting time or meeting place, please send me a mail. Guests from Osaka or Nara may choose meeting at Kintetsu or JR Nara Station.
* Meeting time is flexible.
* This tour is available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year. As for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, please send me a mail.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Reviews
Julie W.
“ Wonderful two days in Kyoto and Nara ”
My family had the pleasure of spending two days with Tomoe where we toured sites in Kyoto and then took a day trip to Nara together. She has a very positive energy, which made my husband, college-age children and I thoroughly enjoy spending these days with her. Tomoe is knowledgeable, warm, kind, thoughtful, and, simply, an outstanding tour guide. When learning that my husband is a vegetarian, she suggested a wonderful Zen vegan restaurant for lunch at Shigetsu at Tenryuji Temple that we all loved. It was a great experience. She took great photos of our family and suggested slightly off- the-beaten path spots in popular sites. When we had a little extra time at the end of our first day, she quickly adapted and added a visit to the Imperial Palace garden. She was responsive and really listened to our preferences, which made these tours and spending two full days together special. Our day in Kyoto included Nijyoyo Castle, Golden Pavilion, lunch at Shigetsu at Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo Forest, and Imperial Palace National garden. Our second day included visiting Nara where we saw the Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha. We enjoyed a ramen lunch in the park. Then we returned to Kyoto to see the Fushimi Inari Shrine. We highly recommend Tomoe as a tour guide! She is wonderful!
Tomoe S.
Dear Julie and family, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my tours and liked the pictures I took. Yes, we were lucky to have a little more time left to visit Imperial Palace at the end of tour, on the first day, too. We visited both of Nijyojo Castle and Imperial Palace in Kyoto! 2 days with you, such a nice family, gave me a precious memory. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. I hope that I can see you again. TOMOE
Marie C.
“ Full Day Tour of Kyoto ”
Our group of 6 had a wonderful time with TOMOE. We started from our meeting place at Osaka Port and used taxis and Shinkansen train to get to Kyoto. From there we visited Nijo-Jo Castle, Kiyomizodera Temple and Fishimi Inari Shrine. Tomoe is so knowledgable and her attention to details impressed us immensely. She was so kind to stay with us until we got on the train back to Osaka and wrote a note for the taxi driver to get us back to the cruise ship. With Tomoe as our guide, she made it an exceptional experience.
Tomoe S.
Dear Marie, Thank you so much for your warmhearted review! Yes! It was still a hot day, but I enjoyed the day with you, such nice people. I wish we had more time to spend with. Kyoto has more places to visit, so, I hope that you will come back to Kyoto and I can see you again. Thank you for booking me as your guide. TOMOE
Perry B.
“ We felt very well cared for. ”
Our guide, Tomoe, is a wonderful person as well as a highly qualified and experienced guide. Tomoe was on time, prepared and thoughtful about even the smallest details. She knew how to take shortcuts to save our tired feet and minimize waiting times in lines. Her English is excellent, and she has wonderful insights into the perceptions, preferences and expectations of westerners having lived in the USA as an exchange student. I highly recommend booking Tomoe for Kyoto and nearby areas. She became our friend.
Tomoe S.
Dear Perry, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review! I was so happy to be able to see you, finally, after a year passed since you canceled your tour last October, due to the affair which was out of control. Thank you so much for remembering me and sending me mails of inquiry. We spent 2 days in Kyoto and 1 day in Nara, walking, eating, talking and laughing a lot. Thank you so much for sharing such precious time with me! I'm already miss you so much. Eres mi mejor amigo. Mantenerse en contacto! Is this correct??? TOMOE
Jcp L.
“ Memorable time in Kyoto ”
We booked 2 separate tours with Tomoe. One half day and a very special one day tour. We were very lucky to have Tomoe as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable of all sites we visited and gave us a lot of interesting and helpful information. She even helped us buy tickets and showed us where and how to take the Shinkansen to Tokyo. She was very patient with us when we were taking time to take photos but kept us on schedule and organized in a timely manner. She is an impeccable tour guide. Tomoe made our tour of Kyoto an unforgettable experience. We had lots of fun and laughter with her. I would highly recommend Tomoe as your tour guide!!
Tomoe S.
Dear Jenny, Thank you very much for your warmhearted review. Yes! I had super wonderful 2 days with you, such a nice couple! We talked a lot and laughed a lot during 2 days. I was happy to see you were taking many pictures, too. I will wait for your next visiting Kyoto (especially to see the autumn foliage). Thank you very much for booking me as your guide and such a precious meeting! TOMOE