--- title: "Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park" lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 597 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 15 (Nara Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-afternoon-tour-from-kyoto-or-osaka-todai-ji-nara-park/ --- # Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #15 of 15 in Nara Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Available from Kyoto or Osaka, make the most of your afternoon with this guided tour to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, visit the city’s most iconic landmarks in a short amount of time. Start at Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Then enjoy a walk through Nara Park, where hundreds of friendly deer roam freely. Continue to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its beautiful lantern-lined pathways and deep connection to Nara’s history. The tour also includes access to the shrine’s special inner area, where you can admire traditional architecture and historic details up close. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Nara efficiently in half a day. ## Before you book - Meeting point: [From Osaka] Please meet our staff… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 12:00, 13:20: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the From Kyoto (Round Trip) option; other options up to €106 - Duration: 5h–7h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 597 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12:00, 13:20 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.51 from 597 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 530 of 597. - 5 stars: 408 (68%) - 4 stars: 122 (20%) - 3 stars: 38 (6%) - 2 stars: 22 (4%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | From Kyoto (Round Trip) | €90 / person | English | Meeting and End Point: Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F Starting point: JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO, Japan, 601-8003 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, ３１ B1F AVANTI | | From Osaka (Round Trip) | €106 / person | English | Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F in front of elevator End Point: Osaka Namba Station Starting point: Hotel Granvia Osaka, 3-chōme-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0001, Japan | ## What's included - National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter - Admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **[From Osaka Only] From Hotel Granvia Osaka to the bus boarding location at th...** (pass by, no stop) - [From Osaka Only] From Hotel Granvia Osaka to the bus boarding location at the Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti, you will be accompanied by our English-speaking staff (not a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter). First, you will travel from Osaka Station to... 2. **[From Osaka Only] After arriving at Kyoto Station, you will walk to the Sunri...** (pass by, no stop) - [From Osaka Only] After arriving at Kyoto Station, you will walk to the Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti, where the tour bus departs. From there, you will board the bus and begin your sightseeing tour. 3. **Kasuga Grand Shrine** (1h; admission included) - This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the... 4. **Todai-ji Temple** (50m; admission included) - A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold. Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Please... 5. **Nara Park** (20m) - is a spacious public park in Nara, famous for its freely roaming, friendly deer that are considered sacred. 6. **[From Osaka Only ] From Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station, you wil...** (pass by, no stop) - [From Osaka Only ] From Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter). Public transportation will be used. All train seats are non-reserved, so seating is not... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00, 13:20 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point [From Osaka] Please meet our staff holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator (not the 19th-floor front desk). After meeting, walk to JR Osaka Station. Our staff will guide you to the bus boarding location at the Sunrise Tours Desk on B1F of Kyoto Avanti. Ends: [From Kyoto or Osaka] The tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti, across from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit., Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations - Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances. - At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Todaiji Museum will be visited instead. - Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations. - Seats may not be designated. - Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate. - [From Osaka Only] The tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking assistant (not a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter) from Hotel Granvia Osaka to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F, and from Kintetsu Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station. - [Compliance Policy] Images of Kinkaku-ji Temple and the Kyoto Imperial Palace are restricted for commercial use. As we are committed to strict corporate compliance, we respect these regulations and therefore do not use these images on this product page. ## Compared with other Nara Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 15** | €90 | 5h–7h | 4.51 (597) | shared | | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | €113 | 8h 30m | 4.93 (2933) | shared | | [Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation](/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | €229 | 6h | 4.98 (116) | private | | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (370) | private | Ranked #15 of 15 in Nara Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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