Our small group tour departs from Osaka and introduces first-time visitors to Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks with an expert local, limited to a small group.
Best of Kyoto Half-Day Tour from Osaka – Small Group
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, the UNESCO-listed Golden Pavilion
- Stroll through the towering bamboo groves of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Discover the iconic red torii gate paths of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Depart from Osaka and end your tour conveniently in Kyoto for more sightseeing
Description
Experience Kyoto’s most celebrated landmarks on this half-day small group tour, perfect for those wanting an intimate, immersive dive into the city’s gems. Departing from Osaka in the morning, travel to Kyoto to visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest will amaze with its towering bamboo groves. The tour ends at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, a key Shinto site, perfect for photo ops. Led by an expert local guide and limited to a small group, the experience finishes in Kyoto so you can conveniently continue exploring on your own.
Included / Excluded
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
- All Transportation
- Meals & drinks
- Entrance fees (approx. 500 JPY per person)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Tully’s Coffee - Kintetsu Namba Building, Kintetsu Namba Building, 4 Chome-1-1 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
Start Location Directions: Meet your guide in front of the Tully's Coffee, Kintetsu Namba Building, Osaka
End Location: Great Torii, 68番地 深草薮之内町 Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour begins in Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
- This tour begins in Osaka, and ends only in Kyoto
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites or adjust the order of the itinerary
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a 95% refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Options and Pricing
| Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Passenger (1 - 99 years) | $79.00 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
https://www.touristjapan.com/terms-and-conditions/
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
At Tourist Japan, we design and deliver complete travel experiences. These include curated tours, authentic activities, handpicked accommodations, and seamless transportation, thoughtfully connected into journeys that flow effortlessly from start to finish.
Japan is overwhelming to plan. We simplify it. Backed by years of experience, deep local knowledge, and smart in-house technology, we make flexible, real-time travel in Japan a reality, even at the last minute. We believe everyone should be able to experience Japan. That's why we design trips around your style, schedule, and budget.
Our team is made up of passionate travelers and Japan-lovers. We've been where you're going and only offer experiences we believe in. Whether it's your first trip or your fifth, we help you go deeper, with personal service, cultural insight, and journeys that just work.
Because Japan isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you.
Japan is overwhelming to plan. We simplify it. Backed by years of experience, deep local knowledge, and smart in-house technology, we make flexible, real-time travel in Japan a reality, even at the last minute. We believe everyone should be able to experience Japan. That's why we design trips around your style, schedule, and budget.
Our team is made up of passionate travelers and Japan-lovers. We've been where you're going and only offer experiences we believe in. Whether it's your first trip or your fifth, we help you go deeper, with personal service, cultural insight, and journeys that just work.
Because Japan isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 6 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
Operating hours
Jan 27, 2026 - Dec 31, 2028
| Sun | 07:00 AM |
| Mon | 07:00 AM |
| Tue | 07:00 AM |
| Wed | 07:00 AM |
| Thu | 07:00 AM |
| Fri | 07:00 AM |
| Sat | 07:00 AM |
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