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Best Day Trips from Osaka

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Osaka is a great base to explore the rest of the beautiful Kansai region, with mouthwatering food, affordable accommodation and lots of tours that can take you to visit ancient Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Kobe and even the serene monasteries of Mt. Koya. Check out the itineraries to find the perfect day trips to make the most of your time in Japan.
Best Day Trips from Osaka
Kyoto
With some of Japan's most beautiful sights, like Kiyomizudera Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Shrine, a day trip to Kyoto is a must for visitors staying in Osaka. Forget dealing with the crowded trains and book a tour to the the best temples, shrines and even meet a geisha while you are at it!
Nara
Home to the famous bowing deer and majestic Todaiji Temple, Nara is a blast into Japan's past! Stroll though the rows of lanterns of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and make sure to take a selfie with the friendly local deer.

Top-Rated Activities for Kyoto

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Kyoto Arashiyama Private Yakatabune: Elegant Boat Ride to Enjoy Seasonal Scenery
From USD 19.90
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Kyoto Sagano Scenic Railway & Hozugawa River Boat Ride Tour
USD 86.24
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour with Customizable Itinerary & English-Speaking Guide
From USD 127.36
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Arashiyama Private Boat & Bento: 1 Hour Charter
From USD 37.15
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Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal
From USD 26.20
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Kyoto Private Taxi Tour Choose Your Itinerary<3-7Hours / English-Speaking Guide>
From USD 127.36
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Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus
USD 74.96
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Kyoto Kameoka Hozugawa River Boat Ride Ticket
USD 39.80
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【Private Plan】Kyoto Maiko Entertainment with Optional Meal
From USD 628.85
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Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, & Kiyomizudera
From USD 43.12
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Kyoto Highlights 1-Day Tour to Tenryuji, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, & Fushimi Inari
From USD 45.77
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12

Private Round-Trip Luxury Car Transportation from Kyoto to Tamba-Sasayama
From USD 721.72
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13

Create Your Unique Knife: Japanese Knife Sharpening and Handling Experience
USD 165.84
(1)
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Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya Day Trip Tour from Kyoto
USD 57.05
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Kyoto and Nara Tour Visiting Todaiji Temple Byodo-in Temple and Kasuga Taisha
From USD 126.04
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Original Chopstick Making Workshop
USD 72.97
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Dinner with Maiko & Autumn Foliage Light-up at Kitano Tenmangu (Nov 14-Dec 7)
USD 82.92
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Complete Kyoto Tour w/ English Guide: Explore 10 Must-See Sights and Hidden Gems
USD 99.50
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Koto Music Lesson For All Ages in Kyoto
USD 43.12
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Japanese Katana Appreciation & Forge Tour Demonstration in Kyotango
USD 66.33

Latest reviews of Best Day Trips from Osaka

Too much time in the coach

2025/11/01 Families Me@

yes the weather was bad and the traffic also, however it felt like trying to cram too much into the day especially when doing two pick ups and drop offs an hour apart

Best Day Trips from Osaka | Book Kyoto Tours, Activities & Things to Do with VELTRA
Osaka is a great base to explore the rest of the beautiful Kansai region, with mouthwatering food, affordable accommodation and lots of tours that can take you to visit ancient Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Kobe and even the serene monasteries of Mt. Koya. Check out the itineraries to find the perfect day trips to make the most of your time in Japan.