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11 Best Kyoto Day Trips In Tokyo

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The 11 most popular kyoto day trips in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.

11 Best Kyoto Day Trips In Tokyo

From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train - Getting on and off trains without stress: escorts and English support
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From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

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1.From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

Ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto for an English-guided afternoon of Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu-dera plus hotel lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“There was too much waiting time. We took the bullet train, which was nice. But, we had extra time after lunch and had to wait on the tour bus for the other people to arrive from their morning tour. After the tour, we got done by 5:30pm, and haRead more”

376 reviewsFrom $452.45by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour - Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion: The Iconic Temple Stop
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

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2.Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Private Tokyo-to-Kyoto guided day trip: bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, Gion and Fushimi Inari. Train and lunch extra.

★ 4.5

“We were a family of 5 with a child, and Ahmed was super helpful in guiding and navigating us through the various landmarks of Kyoto. He provided historical contexts and traditions of each of the temples we visited, which we appreciated as historical buffs. He made our quick trip through Kyoto quite memorable. Thank you!”

41 reviewsFrom $490.00by Ahmed Abu Tayeh

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Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission - How the tour explains the castle’s real purpose in 90 minutes
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Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

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Osaka: Kyoto By The Sea with Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya - View Land and the sky bicycle: pay for thrills or keep it chill
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Osaka: Kyoto By The Sea with Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya

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4.Osaka: Kyoto By The Sea with Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya

Osaka to Kyoto by the Sea day trip to Amanohashidate and Ine no Funaya, temple fan fortunes, beach strolls, optional boat.

★ 4.6

“The day trip was worth it to see the coast of Kyoto. Yuri was a delightful guide who not only had to be our driver because of the small number in our group, but she was also very informative about the places we visited. The pace of the trip was relaxed and we had plenty…”

22 reviews3 hoursFrom $55by JTOURSTORY

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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour - Bullet Trains: Booking Is Handled, Tickets Are Not Included
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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

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5.From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

Private Tokyo-to-Kyoto-and-Nara day trip with a guide, fast planning help, and Kyoto highlights plus Nara deer and Todai-ji.

★ 5.0

“Ahmed was a great, very accommodating and knowledgeable guide. He was flexible of our needs, was a great story teller and helped us navigate the city to and from Tokyo- I would recommend this tour.”

17 reviewsFrom $490.00by Ahmed Abu Tayeh

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From Osaka: Kyoto & Nara Highlights Day Tour (7 attractions) - Nara Park deer: your first dose of atmosphere
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From Osaka: Kyoto & Nara Highlights Day Tour (7 attractions)

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6.From Osaka: Kyoto & Nara Highlights Day Tour (7 attractions)

A full-day tour from Osaka covering seven Kyoto and Nara icons: deer, Great Buddha, lantern shrines, Uji tea streets, Fushimi Inari, and Kiyomizu-dera.

★ 4.7

“It was cute( first time using this word to describe an experience). The guys are doing a great job. Small groups, a minivan, a summary of guidance throughout the visited objectives, and plenty of free time to discover on your own made it feel almost like a private tour. Thank you for the great day…”

10 reviewsFrom $53by JTOURSTORY

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Kyoto Early Bird Tour Tokyo Round or One Way Shinkansen - Small Group Comfort (Max 8) and What the Guide Adds
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Kyoto Early Bird Tour Tokyo Round or One Way Shinkansen

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Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers - Price and Logistics: What the Base Cost Really Means
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Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

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8.Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

A private first-timer Kyoto day with guide and driver: Fushimi torii, Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, Gion, plus a flexible plan.

★ 4.5

“Going to tour the places on foot and by train because they are asking for payment for the car transportation.And have to pay also for the train.The Tokyo tour was ok no extra charges.For the Kyoto tour we paid $400 plus and they were asking another 100000 yen for the car awful experience”

7 reviewsFrom $490.00by Ahmed Abu Tayeh

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Osaka/Kyoto/Nara: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Where Pickup Fits: Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara
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Osaka/Kyoto/Nara: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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Super Express Nara & Kyoto Private 1-Day Tour from Tokyo - Nara Park and Todai-ji: the day’s most emotional “big moment” pair
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Super Express Nara & Kyoto Private 1-Day Tour from Tokyo

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10.Super Express Nara & Kyoto Private 1-Day Tour from Tokyo

One early morning, a guided train sprint, and two ancient capitals. Nara deer, Todai-ji, and Fushimi Inari in 11 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had a phenomenal guide for this tour, Yoshi. He was on time even though our start time was early. He had prearranged the timing of the entire day without us feeling rushed. We were focused on the wonderful experiences! YosRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $624.30by Japan Gray Line

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Private Walking Tour: The Little Kyoto of Tokyo, Kagurazaka - Stop-by-stop: what you’ll actually see in Kagurazaka
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Private Walking Tour: The Little Kyoto of Tokyo, Kagurazaka

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