Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip – Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto

Kyoto Trip Overview

Explore the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on this full-day tour from Kyoto. In the morning, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji, as well as Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then travel to Nara to visit World Heritage–listed Todai-ji temple complex (including Great Buddha Hall) and Kasuga Shrine. Plus, see the famous wild deer that roam Nara (you can even feed them!) and enjoy a Japanese and Western-style lunch buffet. It’s a packed day, but by the end you’ll have seen some of Japan’s most important ancient landmarks.

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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips

What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Explore the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on this full-day tour from Kyoto. In the morning, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji, as well as Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then travel to Nara to visit World Heritage–listed Todai-ji temple complex (including Great Buddha Hall) and Kasuga Shrine. Plus, see the famous wild deer that roam Nara (you can even feed them!) and enjoy a Japanese and Western-style lunch buffet. It’s a packed day, but by the end you’ll have seen some of Japan’s most important ancient landmarks.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture

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Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8501 Nara Prefecture

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Stop At: Kyoto Imperial Palace, 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture

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Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

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Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

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Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kasuga Shrine, 61 Saiinkasugacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-0015 Kyoto Prefecture

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Duration: 40 minutes

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