On our 3 Day Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Tour from Tokyo, discover the magic of the Kansai region. In a small-group setting, explore Gion and dive into its rich geisha culture with a local expert. Explore the Pontocho Alley, the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni, Yasaka Shrine, and more. On day 2, head to Osaka by train, where the energetic pull of Namba and Dotonbori will leave you wanting more, and where sights of Osaka Castle will leave you in awe. Next, take a full day to explore the rest of Kyoto and Nara’s icons. From the Kinkaku-ji Temple and the towering groves of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to the serene Nara Park, enjoy every eye-opening moment. Feed the Sika deer and visit the Great Buddha statue in the Todai-ji Temple before bidding farewell to Japan.
Looking to discover the highlights of the Kansai region? Our 3 Day Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Tour from Tokyo is your answer! In a small-group setting, be led by local guides across the best sites of the Kansai region. From the Golden Pavilion and Osaka Castle to Nara Park, this is one adventure you don’t want to miss out on. Book now!

3 Day Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Tour from Tokyo Highlights
- Stroll the ancient streets of Gion and learn about its geisha culture
- With a small group and an expert guide, uncover 3 amazing cities
- Discover Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, bamboo forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Experience the retro neighborhoods of Osaka and its 16th-century castle
- Stroll the magnificent Nara Park and befriend the local deer
- Stay in a beautiful Kyoto hotel and enjoy smooth, inclusive train transfers
3 Day Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Tour from Tokyo Itinerary
- Take the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Wander the famous Pontocho Alley
- See the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni and learn how she popularized kabuki
- Enter Gion - the geisha district - and admire the culture and tea houses
- Quick stop at Gion Corner
- Discover the Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll down Hanamikoji Street
- Overnight in Kyoto
- Train transfer to Osaka
- See Osaka Castle, a 16th-century marvel
- Free time for lunch (not included) and exploring at your own pace
- Experience the neon energy of Dotonbori along the canal
- Take photos of the famous Glico Man and Hozenji Temple
- Train back to Kyoto
- Overnight in Kyoto
- Drive to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
- Head to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Free time for lunch
- Arrive in Nara
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer
- End your tour in Kyoto, or head back to Tokyo or to Kansai Airport
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