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title: Day Trips from Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
tours: 21
price_from_eur: 90
reviews_total: 6234
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/day-trips-from-kyoto/
---

# Day Trips from Kyoto

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Day Trips from Kyoto in Kyoto: 21 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 21 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Nara Day Trips | €113 per person | 4.93 (2933) | 8h 30m | daily 07:50 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +2 |
| 2 | [Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips | €229 per person | 4.98 (116) | 6h–9h | daily 08:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/cmn |
| 3 | [Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-hiking-tour-the-nature-and-legends-of-kurama-and-kibune/?format=md) |  | €185 per person | 5.0 (85) | 8h | daily 08:30–09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €145 per person | 4.92 (370) | 8h | daily 09:00–15:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 5 | [Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-customizable-day-trip-with-english-chauffeur/?format=md) | Private Tours | €351 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (91) | 8h–10h | daily | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 6 | [Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-nara-tour-and-sake-tasting-departing-from-kyoto-nara/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €145 per person | 5.0 (62) | 4h–6h | daily 07:30–09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 7 | [Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-nara-in-1-day-by-private-van-with-local-expert-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €264 per group/vehicle | 4.96 (92) | 6h 30m–7h 30m | daily 13:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 8 | [Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/matcha-grinding-experience-and-walking-tour-in-uji-kyoto/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Tea Ceremony & Matcha | €115 per person | 5.0 (34) | 4h | daily exc Mon 09:30 | up to 6 per booking · en |
| 9 | [Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-day-trip-from-kyoto-customized-tour-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips | €168 per person | 4.91 (119) | 8h | daily 07:00–10:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 10 | [Kyoto and Nara Private Tour With English Guide and Hotel pickup](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-private-tour-with-english-guide-and-hotel-pickup/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €348 per group/vehicle | 4.92 (60) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 11 | [Kyoto Luxury Private Car Tour with Local Guide-Nara&Osaka Options](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-luxury-private-car-tour-with-local-guide-nara-osaka-options/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €192 per person | 4.88 (159) | 6h–8h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 12 | [Kyoto and Nara Customizable Private Tour (Local Licensed Guide)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-customizable-private-tour-local-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €358 per group/vehicle | 4.88 (69) | 6h–8h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 13 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 13 | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option-2/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €463 per group/vehicle | 4.89 (38) | 8h | daily 09:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 14 | [Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-miyajima-1-day-tour-from-osaka-kyoto-or-hiroshima/?format=md) |  | €98 per person | 4.86 (284) | 8h–12h | daily 07:40–09:45 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-miyajima-tour-from-hiroshima-osaka-kyoto-fukuoka/?format=md) |  | €104 per person | 4.85 (550) | 8h–12h | daily 07:40–09:45 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +15 |
| 16 | [Kyoto and Nara Day Tour \| English Guide and Private Vehicle](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-day-tour-english-guide-and-private-vehicle/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €548 per group/vehicle | 4.76 (34) | 10h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 9 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 17 | [Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-nara-private-tour-from-osaka-kyoto-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €261 per person | 4.78 (73) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/cmn |
| 18 | [Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-park-osaka-and-kobe-full-day-tour-from-kyoto/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips | €118 per person | 4.79 (239) | 10h 30m | Tue Fri Sat 07:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 19 | [Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tour-kyoto-nara-w-hotel-pick-up-drop-off-from-kyoto/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Private Tours | €290 per person | 4.67 (79) | 6h–10h | daily 08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/fil |
| 20 | [Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-and-miyajima-full-day-tour-by-bullet-train-from-kyoto/?format=md) |  | €350 per person | 4.51 (150) | 13h 20m | daily 07:30 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 21 | [Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-afternoon-tour-from-kyoto-or-osaka-todai-ji-nara-park/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips | €90 per person | 4.51 (597) | 5h–7h | daily 12:00–13:20 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · en |

## Why each made the list

- **World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience** — Combine Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with matcha making in Uji. Coach transport, the tea session and Byodoin Temple admission are included; lunch is optional and there is no hotel pickup. 4.93 from 2933 reviews at €113 per person for 8h 30m.
- **Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation** — Combine Osaka with Nara Deer Park and Todaiji Temple on a private tour for your party. A guide, private transport, Todaiji Temple admission and hotel return are included; lunch costs extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 116 reviews at €229 per person for 6h–9h.
- **Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune** — Hike the forest paths of Mount Kurama to Kibune on a private tour for your party. A guide and Kuramadera Temple entry are included; moderate fitness is required, and taxis or private vehicles cost extra. 5 from 85 reviews at €185 per person for 8h.
- **Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option** — Choose Kyoto alone or add Nara on a private tour for your party, travelling by car or van along a flexible route. Hotel pickup and return, guiding and road fees are included; attraction admission is extra. 4.92 from 370 reviews at €145 per person for 8h.
- **Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur** — Choose your Kyoto stops on a private tour for your party by air-conditioned vehicle. Priced per group, it includes a driver, Kyoto hotel pickup, fuel and parking; meals and entry tickets cost extra. 4.97 from 91 reviews at €351 per group/vehicle for 8h–10h.
- **Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)** — Meet Nara's deer and visit Todai-ji Temple on a private tour for your party, departing from Kyoto or Nara. Temple entry and photography are included; optional sake tasting and public transport from Kyoto cost extra. 5 from 62 reviews at €145 per person for 4h–6h.
- **Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide** — See deer in Nara and visit Todaiji Temple before heading to Osaka on a private tour for your party. Priced per group, it includes a guide, car and pickup in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara; temple entry and dinner cost extra. 4.96 from 92 reviews at €264 per group/vehicle for 6h 30m–7h 30m.
- **Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto** — Grind tea leaves into matcha and drink what you make on a walking tour of Uji with a visit to Byodo-in Temple. The class, temple admission and Japanese snacks or ice cream are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 5 from 34 reviews at €115 per person for 4h.
- **Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide** — Customise a walking day in Nara around three or four sights on a private tour for your party. A licensed guide meets you on foot in Kyoto; transport, entry fees and lunch are extra, and a private vehicle is not included. 4.91 from 119 reviews at €168 per person for 8h.
- **Kyoto and Nara Private Tour With English Guide and Hotel pickup** — Pair Kyoto stops such as Fushimi Inari with the deer at Nara Park on a private tour for your party. A chauffeur, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel transfers are included; meals and temple entry cost extra, and it is priced per group. 4.92 from 60 reviews at €348 per group/vehicle for 8h–10h.
- **Kyoto Luxury Private Car Tour with Local Guide-Nara&Osaka Options** — Choose a Kyoto, Osaka or Nara itinerary, or pair Kyoto with Nara or Osaka, on a private tour for your party. A car, guide, hotel transfers and tour photos are included; attraction admission and lunch cost extra. 4.88 from 159 reviews at €192 per person for 6h–8h.
- **Kyoto and Nara Customizable Private Tour (Local Licensed Guide)** — Choose Kyoto alone or combine it with Nara on a private tour for your party, with an itinerary shaped around your interests. An air-conditioned vehicle and guide are included; entry fees and meals are extra, and it is priced per group. 4.88 from 69 reviews at €358 per group/vehicle for 6h–8h.
- **Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option** — Choose a Kyoto route or add Nara on a private tour for your party in an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, fuel and tolls are included; Kinkakuji admission is paid on site, and the tour is priced per group. 4.89 from 38 reviews at €463 per group/vehicle for 8h.
- **Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima** — Pair Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima. Bus travel, ferry and entry fees are included, plus return Shinkansen tickets for Kyoto or Osaka departures; the tour needs at least four guests to run. 4.86 from 284 reviews at €98 per person for 8h–12h.
- **Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka** — Pair Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. Bus transport, the ferry, entry fees and an okonomiyaki lunch are included; round-trip Shinkansen tickets come only with Kyoto, Osaka or Fukuoka departures. 4.85 from 550 reviews at €104 per person for 8h–12h.
- **Kyoto and Nara Day Tour | English Guide and Private Vehicle** — Combine Kyoto and Nara on a private tour for your party, travelling between the cities in a dedicated vehicle. Guiding, fuel and parking are included; lunch and entrance fees are extra, and the tour is priced per group. 4.76 from 34 reviews at €548 per group/vehicle for 10h.
- **Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up** — Visit Todai-ji, Nara Park and Kinkakuji Temple on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, temple entry and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.78 from 73 reviews at €261 per person for 8h–10h.
- **Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto** — Visit Nara Park, Dotonbori in Osaka and Kobe on a day trip from Kyoto. A guide and transport from the meeting point are included; monument entry, food and drinks are extra. 4.79 from 239 reviews at €118 per person for 10h 30m.
- **Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto** — Pair Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple with Arashiyama Bamboo Forest on a private tour for your party. A vehicle, driver, tolls and Kyoto hotel pickup are included; lunch and entry to Todai-ji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple cost extra. 4.67 from 79 reviews at €290 per person for 6h–10h.
- **Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto** — Visit Hiroshima and Miyajima from Kyoto by bullet train and ferry, with stops at Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Train tickets, admissions and the visitor tax are included; lunch costs extra. 4.51 from 150 reviews at €350 per person for 13h 20m.
- **Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park** — Spend the afternoon at Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, departing from Kyoto or Osaka. A guide, transport and admission fees are included; there is no hotel pickup, and Todai-ji Temple requires a substantial walk from the parking lot. 4.51 from 597 reviews at €90 per person for 5h–7h.

## Other collections in Kyoto

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/private-tours-kyoto/?format=md) — 60 tours
- [Sightseeing & City Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-sightseeing-tours/?format=md) — 36 tours
- [Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-samurai-culture/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Nara Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/nara-day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Geisha & Gion Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-geisha-gion-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Tea Ceremony & Matcha](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-tea-ceremony/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-bike-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Food & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-food-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-photoshoots/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-cooking-classes/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**How many tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto are available on Guidekin?**

21 tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto are available for booking on Guidekin. The top-rated is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience with 4.93/5 from 2,933 reviews.

**How much do tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto cost?**

Prices range from €90 to €350 per person. The most affordable option is Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park at €90. The premium choice is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto at €350.

**What are the best tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto?**

Based on 6234 traveler reviews across 21 tours, World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.93/5 (2,933 reviews).

**How long do tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto last?**

Duration ranges from 4h to 13h 20m. The shortest is Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara) at 4h. The longest is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto at 13h 20m.

**How do I book tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto on Guidekin?**

Browse 21 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most tours from Kyoto to Day Trips from Kyoto offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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