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Kyoto and Nara and Uji Tour, Todaiji, Fushimi Inari Taisha

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Full-day tour in Nara, taking in Nara Park, Tōdai-ji and Uji. Run by Japan Vision Tour, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Nara Park
  • Tōdai-ji
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • Runs 10 hours
  • Professional bilingual guide (English and Chinese)
  • Comfortable vehicle with A/C

Kyoto and Nara and Uji Tour, Todaiji, Fushimi Inari Taisha: Key Facts

PriceFrom $65.5 per person
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 10-hour experience in Nara, built around Nara Park, Tōdai-ji and Fushimi Inari Taisha. It is run by Japan Vision Tour, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, the deity of rice and business, and its thousand-plus vermilion torii gates, each donated by a company or family, run in tunnels up the 233-metre Mount Inari behind the main hall. The full loop to the summit is about four kilometres and two hours; most visitors turn back at the Yotsutsuji viewpoint halfway. It is open 24 hours and free, which makes it the one big Kyoto sight you can do at dawn or after dark, when the gates are empty and lit. By nine in the morning the lower tunnels are a slow queue. The fox statues carry keys to the rice granary in their mouths.

The price covers bilingual guide, Comfortable vehicle with A/C, Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location and All taxes. It does not cover Admission to Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple, Meals and beverages and Other personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Japan Vision Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Japan Vision Tour before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 starting location options

Harimaya Nippombashi 1-chome, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden

Nara Park

Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Tōdai-ji

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Uji

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2 hours)

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (70 minutes)

2 drop-off locations

Harimaya Nippombashi 1-chome, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden

Detailed Itinerary

2 starting location options: Harimaya Nippombashi 1-chome, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden

Nara Park: Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Tōdai-ji: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Uji: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2 hours)

Fushimi Inari Taisha: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (70 minutes)

2 drop-off locations: Harimaya Nippombashi 1-chome, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden

Includes

  • Professional bilingual guide (English and Chinese)
  • Comfortable vehicle with A/C
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, gas fees, environmental fees

Excludes

  • Admission to Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple
  • Meals and beverages
  • Other personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Japan Vision Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$65.5
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

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based on 75 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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José
August 6, 2026

I know it is not possible to extend each visit, they are so brief, but as I said I understand, so I'm very happy with the experience, in a great measure for the efforts of our guide Scarlett, she was professional and with a great attitude, thank you Scarlett! from 🇲🇽 (#4 🙂)

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Dhanika
July 24, 2026

This trip was wonderful. visiting Nara for deers , uji for matcha street . In Uji either you can relax by river side having your favourite matcha flavoured food or you can visit the phoenix temple . CC was our guide and updated us through whats app regarding meeting point , departure time etc . overall i recommend this trip for covering the old capitals of japan.

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Constança
May 21, 2026

Candy was a great guide! 💕💕 We really enjoyed this tour.

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Ambra
September 17, 2026

Sarah was lovely, she provided lots of information about the places we were going to visit, I had a great time.

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Daniel
June 7, 2026

We had a great experience on the tour. Enjoyed everything in the itinerary and tour guide Clytie was very informative. Would recommend!

5
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Chea
April 13, 2026

All is very good, except car was parked quite far.

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Tolu
April 6, 2026

Hugo was wonderful. He was very funny and engaging. We enjoyed the tour . Good job Hugo!!!!

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Kamila
April 1, 2026

The Nara deers nipped me many times for bisquits 😂. But the whole trip was very funny

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Yvonne
March 20, 2026

Charles was great, very informative and a great sense of humour. Just the right amount of time at each stop. I wanted to give Charles a tip but was very aware of causing either offence or confusion and when I got off the bus he was in deep conversation with other. Please find a way for those of us who want to tip to be able to do. it discreetly. Sorry Charles

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Ella
March 5, 2026

We had an amazing experience on this day trip covering Kyoto, Nara, and Uji! The itinerary was well-organized, and we got to see so many beautiful and historical spots, from the adorable deer at Nara Park to the breathtaking Fushimi Inari Shrine and serene Uji River. Highly recommended

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Charlotte
March 3, 2026

We visited Nara, Uji, and Fushimi Inari, and the whole trip was smooth and comfortable from start to finish.

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Adam
May 22, 2026

Our guide Cicy was super fun and very well organized. The bus ride was smooth as well. The only issue was that I felt the trip was a bit too rushed. I’d personally definitely add 30 minutes to every stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Japan Vision Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover admission to todai-ji temple & byodo-in temple, meals and beverages and other personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoes off at every hall, quiet voices, and no photographs inside the halls unless a sign allows it. At a shrine, rinse hands and mouth at the basin, then bow twice, clap twice and bow once; at a temple, hands together without clapping. Dress is relaxed, but shoulders and knees covered is the courteous choice.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Professional bilingual guide (English and Chinese), Comfortable vehicle with A/C, Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location, All taxes, parking fees, toll fees, gas fees, environmental fees
The duration of the Kyoto and Nara and Uji Tour, Todaiji, Fushimi Inari Taisha is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom in Nara Park, or mid-to-late November for autumn colour around Todai-ji — our pick for the best overall balance of weather and crowds. Full season breakdown in our best time to visit Nara guide.
Yes, generally — they're unusually tame from centuries of protected contact with visitors. Buy shika senbei crackers (~¥200) from a licensed vendor, and be extra cautious during October-December rutting season, when Nara city issues an annual warning about more assertive bucks. Full etiquette in our Nara deer park guide.
A 15-metre bronze Buddha cast in 752 CE, one of the largest bronze statues in the world, housed in the Daibutsuden — once the largest wooden building on Earth. History and what to look for inside is in our Todai-ji temple guide.
Both work well — about 45 minutes from Kyoto, 35-40 minutes from Osaka via Kintetsu. Train options and a realistic day schedule are in our Nara day trip guide.
A comfortable half day (about 4 hours) covers Nara Park, Todai-ji and the walk to Kasuga Taisha. Our Nara half-day itinerary breaks it down hour by hour.
Starting from$65.5