Top Kyoto Day Tours

Discover 601 Day tours in Kyoto on Trip.com, updated October 29, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From 35.65 AZN per person, with an average total of 82.19 AZN. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 7.923k verified reviews, Day tours Kyoto boast an average rating of 4.8.

This week's most popular Day tours: "Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park", with 1.781k reviews and a 4.9 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Kyoto Day Tour: Arashiyama + Sanzen-in + Kifune Shrine (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto | Optional Hotel Pickup / Small Group with Sagano Romantic Train)", a 9-hour adventure in Kyoto!

The next available day tour departs on October 30, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Kyoto Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Kyoto Day tours now offer English-speaking guides

October is perfect for visiting Kyoto! Choose from 601 available day tours, including seasonal hits like Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park.

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Reviews: Kyoto Day Tour: Arashiyama + Sanzen-in + Kifune Shrine (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto | Optional Hotel Pickup / Small Group with Sagano Romantic Train)
Guest User2026-09-07
Having visited Kyoto several times, I finally realized I should explore more attractions instead of just stopping at Hanamikoji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi, Inari, and Nishiki Market. So, I joined a small day tour to see three places I'd never been before. Since many Kyoto attractions are scattered, it's really inconvenient to visit several places in one day without a car. Sanzen-in Temple, Kifune Shrine, and Arashiyama—if I had to choose, I'd visit Sanzen-in Temple multiple times; it's so beautiful! Of course, early September isn't peak autumn foliage season, so Arashiyama wasn't at its most beautiful. Personally, I felt that without the autumn leaves, the place resembled Anji or Tonglu in Zhejiang—green mountains, clear water, and bamboo forests, nothing particularly special. The small tour departed from Osaka, which was especially convenient for us living in Kyoto, as we could sleep in a little longer, have breakfast, and wait for the tour bus to pick us up. The driver even arranged for me to be a tour guide on the spot, giving me tickets for the Sagano Scenic Railway and letting me lead nine people on a round-trip train journey and arrange seating. It was quite fun.
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Reviews: [Small Group of 9] Kyoto Kifune Shrine + Arashiyama + Sanzenin Temple Day Trip
Guest User2026-07-18
The driver was so kind and helpful! We overslept, and he waited for us for a long time, picking us up directly from Osaka Station. The itinerary was great, though it would have been even better if we had more time to explore each place. Arashiyama was so beautiful, and it was a bit of a shame we didn't have enough time to ride the little train. We'll definitely go again next time.
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Reviews: [Can be departed from Kyoto or Osaka] A day trip to Amanohashidate in Kyoto, Chion-ji Temple, and Ine Funaya.
Guest User2026-10-28
Guide Chu Hong, you are exceptionally beautiful. Thank you so much for your hard work interpreting in two languages. The tour was incredibly enjoyable, and I was so glad to travel to a place of my dreams. Thank you for your kind and beautiful guidance; thank you for your hard work and for making the day possible. I frequently use day tours and am truly satisfied.
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Reviews: Limited offer - Kyoto and Nara 1-day tour to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha and Tōdai-ji in Nara
Guest User2026-10-15
Shine was an outstanding tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating local stories like how Japan educates kids from a young age on recycling and keeping the city clean. Shine also demonstrated excellent group management to keep us all on schedule throughout the day, and even shared helpful local recommendations with us after the tour finished. Fantastic service 10/10!
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Reviews: [Sea of Kyoto 1-day tour] Amanohashidate + Ine no Funaya + Kayabuki no Sato in Miyama + Chionji Temple
Guest User2026-09-05
Our tour guide, Oscar, is young but experienced. He departs on time and provides engaging commentary in both Chinese and English throughout the day. He sends real-time information about attractions, meeting times, and parking locations to all tourists, making it easy for everyone to plan their visit. The itinerary is also well-balanced, making it a very worthwhile trip!

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