- About £168/day across 3 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£149/day)
- 4.0★ from 2 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Three days out of Tokyo covering Kyoto, Osaka and Nara, with a local guide leading you through the key sights of each city rather than leaving you to work it out alone.
You start with an evening walk through Kyoto's Gion district, then take the train to Osaka for a day around its castle and busiest neighbourhoods, before returning to Kyoto for temples and bamboo forest, finishing with the deer of Nara Park.
It's a fast-moving introduction to three cities rather than a deep dive into any one of them, well suited to a small group travelling together.
What you'll do
- Walk Gion's Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine with a local guide
- See Osaka Castle and the Dotonbori and Namba districts
- Visit Kinkaku-ji temple and the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Feed the free-roaming deer in Nara Park
- See the Great Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple
- Covers three cities in three days, so it's a fast pace with a new base or long day each time
- Travel between cities is by train
- Partially guided — some sections led by a local guide, others more independent
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: All tours are led by our hand-selected expert guides. Each day, a different local guide leads your experience, each one a specialist in their field with unique insights. Unlike other tours with a single guide throughout, our rotating approach offers a richer, more diverse understanding of Japan
- Transport: Transportation from centralized pickup locations. Centralized meeting points keep tours running on time, maximizing the day for more sights and experiences. Bullet trains Please note that the train tickets are non-refundable
- Accommodation: Transportation from centralized pickup locations. Centralized meeting points keep tours running on time, maximizing the day for more sights and experiences.
- Activities: Anything not mentioned above Kyoto & Nara: Entrance fees (approx. 1300 JPY per person) Gratuities Note: Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package Participants are responsible for making their own way between the hotels and meeting points. Unless otherwise requested, included hotels are chosen for their close proximity to the meeting points
- Optional: Airport transfers (optional)
- Insurance: Personal travel insurance
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Tokyo
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Hostels in Tokyo for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Tour from Tokyo?
It's a 3-day trip. It starts in Tokyo and finishes in Kyoto.
How much does Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Tour from Tokyo cost?
The land price starts from £504 per person for the 3-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 50 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Tour from Tokyo run?
It runs across roughly 15 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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