Cruise stop-over: day trip to Kyoto from Osaka port
Get picked up at Osaka port and explore Kyoto on a private tour tailored to your schedule and wishes!
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Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Osaka port or a central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Travel to Kyoto from Osaka Port via public transport with your local host leading the way
- Explore Kyoto and visit its most famous shrines, temples and districts in just one day
- Discover what makes Kyoto so unique, from its ancient culture to traditional food and drink
- You could sample sake from a historic brewery in the sake-brewing district.
- Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or explore central Kyoto and its geisha district
- Your host will reveal a few secret spots you can’t find in a guidebook
- Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get back well on time… for your peace of mind….
What travelers think of our Japan experiences
Our host was superb and taught us so much. She is an asset to your company.
Show moreAi was a great host from start to finish on what was a very warm day in Kyoto. She took great care of us in the heat and gave us salt tablets to keep us hydrated. She was attentive and informative throughout. We loved visiting the fabric dying museum in Arashimaya where it was so calm and peaceful. Going to Arashimaya first also meant we missed the busiest periods in Kyoto’s streets and they were much calmer in the afternoon. We felt this was a great touch. Ai really understood that we wanted to avoid crowded tourist traps and adjusted the itinerary for this.
Show moreMel was an excellent guide who customised the tour to our liking. Took us to buy south sea pearls that we were looking for and also took us to Kobe for the authentic beef experience!
Show moreTiana was a wonderful guide for our day trip from Kyoto to Osaka. It was our last day in Japan and we only had the afternoon/evening but she put together the perfect itinerary that gave us just the right mix of attractions, street food, and nightlife. She’s also a fantastic photographer!
Show moreKyoto is wonderfull city. In August humid, but we managed. Maha suggested some route according to our plans. And she send us lots of messages via Whatsup. She answered all ours questions.
Show moreTess is very nice and friendly. She knows a lot about Kyoto (our chosen tour). She taught and familiarised us with using the train network in Japan. She managed to tailor the itinerary to our interest and personality. She was also very flexible and can adjust the itinerary as we changed our minds on some places due to wanting to spend more time on a certain place. She is always energetic and high spirited and made sure the pace was okay for us. Overall, we had a very fun, enjoyable and fruitful trip. Highly recommend Tess.
Show moreOur host was superb and taught us so much. She is an asset to your company.
Ai was a great host from start to finish on what was a very warm day in Kyoto. She took great care of us in the heat and gave us salt tablets to keep us hydrated. She was attentive and informative throughout. We loved visiting the fabric dying museum in Arashimaya where it was so calm and peaceful. Going to Arashimaya first also meant we missed the busiest periods in Kyoto’s streets and they were much calmer in the afternoon. We felt this was a great touch. Ai really understood that we wanted to avoid crowded tourist traps and adjusted the itinerary for this.
Mel was an excellent guide who customised the tour to our liking. Took us to buy south sea pearls that we were looking for and also took us to Kobe for the authentic beef experience!
Tiana was a wonderful guide for our day trip from Kyoto to Osaka. It was our last day in Japan and we only had the afternoon/evening but she put together the perfect itinerary that gave us just the right mix of attractions, street food, and nightlife. She’s also a fantastic photographer!
Kyoto is wonderfull city. In August humid, but we managed. Maha suggested some route according to our plans. And she send us lots of messages via Whatsup. She answered all ours questions.
Tess is very nice and friendly. She knows a lot about Kyoto (our chosen tour). She taught and familiarised us with using the train network in Japan. She managed to tailor the itinerary to our interest and personality. She was also very flexible and can adjust the itinerary as we changed our minds on some places due to wanting to spend more time on a certain place. She is always energetic and high spirited and made sure the pace was okay for us. Overall, we had a very fun, enjoyable and fruitful trip. Highly recommend Tess.
Real Stories, Real Connections
Blossom Moments: A Spring Picnic Under Cherry Trees
Friends Amidst the Serenity of the Bamboo Forest
Sky Painted in Gold: A Stroll at Dusk
Joyful Stroll in Japan's Historic Streets
Bonds and Beauty at a Historic Site
Charmed Moments Beneath the Pagoda
Tranquil Retreat: Guests in a Zen Garden
Morning Stroll by Tower Bridge: A Timeless Encounter
Emerging Through the Wishful Archway
Whispers by the Waterfall: Friends in Nature's Embrace
Journey Through Kyoto's Timeless Torii
Bamboo Bliss: Friends Embracing Nature's Majesty
Pathway to Serenity: A Hidden Garden Escape
Harmony in the Cascade's Gentle Murmur
Radiant Smiles in the Starlit Evening
Sunlit Smiles in Kyoto's Tranquil Courtyard
Joyful Wanderings in Kyoto's Enchanted Forest
A Day of Discovery: Embracing Nature's Serenity
Beneath the Bloom: A Tranquil Escape
Capturing Joy: A Serendipitous Smile at the Fushimi Inari Shrine
Smiles in a Bamboo Wonderland
Family Adventure by the Golden Temple
A Day of Smiles and History in Kyoto
A Dazzling New Year Celebration
Captivated by Tradition: A Moment at the Temple
Evening Stroll in Enchanting Kyoto
Family Moments at the Vibrant Torii Tunnel
Family Adventure in Kyoto
Surrounded by centuries of tradition
Night Lights & Lantern Legends
Charmed in Gion
Hidden shrines and heartfelt connections
Golden Hour at Kiyomizu-dera
Ice Cream Break in Old Kyoto
Morning Light & Timeless Streets
Pagoda Strolls & Smiles All Around
Fushimi Inari, the Insider Way
Family Roots at Yasaka Shrine
A Table Full of Stories
New Friends in Old Streets
Tempura & Togetherness
The Fox Shrine Crew
Sannenzaka Strolls & Big Grins
Wagyu, Wasabi & Wonderful Company
Kyoto’s Rooftops & Reflections
Walking through the iconic Fushimi Inari gates
Big smiles and even bigger stories
Soft Steps & Serene Views
From ancient torii gates to new friendships
A wintery evening stroll and some of the best street snacks in the city
Wandering through a forest of giants
A day filled with culture and laughter
Wandering Kyoto’s shopping arcades
Golden hour, cherry blossoms, and two friends soaking up Kyoto’s quiet charm
A Cozy Culinary Moment tucked into a quiet Kyoto alley
The perfect view to end a perfect Kyoto day.
Family adventures down Kyoto’s most charming slope
Pagoda Postcard Vibes
Lunch with a local – and two new ramen lovers officially converted
Nothing bonds like good food and great company in Kyoto
Walking through these thousand torii gates
A Ryokan-Style Feast
Tucked away in Kyoto’s Arashiyama bamboo grove
Playful Spirits at Fushimi Inari
Matcha Dreams Come True
Cocktails with a view
A walk through time
Rural charm and cultural calm