Osaka
Cruise stop-over: day trip to Kyoto from Osaka port
Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours
4.9
(25)
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!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport, travel to Kyoto from Osaka Port via public transport
- 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 or experience a traditional tea ceremony
- Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or explore central Kyoto and its geisha district
- But more than just the top landmarks, your host will also 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 to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalized itinerary
8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized, just get in touch to let us know how long you will be docking for.
Round trip train transportation between Osaka Port International Terminal and Kyoto Station
Walking experience once in the city center (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options, extra charge of $150 applies
Walking experience once in the city center (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options, extra charge of $150 applies
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (other than the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Tempozan - Osaka Cruise Terminal - The host will be waiting in the arrival lobby, close to the exitCancellation
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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll travel to Kyoto with your local host and discover another side of Japanese culture in its 8th-century capital. From finding the centuries-old architecture of Kyoto Imperial Palace to catching a glimpse of a mesmerizing geisha along the cobbled streets of Gion, you’ll experience what makes Kyoto unique.
You could explore the Fushimi sake district and sample fresh sake at a historic brewery, taste authentic wagashi (sweets) at Nishiki Market or experience a traditional tea ceremony.
Visit the Fushimi Inari shrine and marvel at its famous flame-colored tunnel. Let your host reveal a hidden temple to you - whatever you choose to do, you’ll discover more than just Kyoto in guidebooks.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Brad
May 2025
Fumiko had an incredible knowledge of the trains between Osaka and Kyoto. She was able to maximize our time in Kyoto as well as get us safely back to our ship for departure. It was a great day.
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Don
Nov 2024
We had a wonderful time with Khalid. Thanks for the assistance .
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Elizabeth
Oct 2024
Kalid, my tour guide was excellent. I did realize this was a walking tour, and I have some mobility issues. He was able to suggest an itinerary that met my needs. It was beyond my expectations. The rickshaw through the bamboo forest was such a joy.
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Darlene
Oct 2024
Taku was a wonderful guide. He took us to many places in Kyoto that were off the beaten path. He took many pictures which we wanted. It was a fun day. We got to see a lot.
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Marie-Christine
Oct 2024
We truly had the BEST tour we ever had with Ceci and we had many tours in the past… She is one of the most amazing tour guide we had. She took time to explain all the little details of the places we visited. I never met any tour guide that is willing to walk 20+km to make sure you don’t miss anything. Don’t worry if you can’t walk that much because Ceci made sure to ask us every now and then if we were ok to walk a little more. She contacted us many time before the tour to build our tour according to our wishes. She is extremely attentive and will make sure that you have the best experience ever. She brought us to some places that were off the beaten path so that we could have a true taste of life living in Japan. We will remember this tour with Ceci forever. It’s to bad that there’s not more Ceci in this world ! She definitely has a natural gift to teach and explain things in a way that you not only understand but feel what it’s really like to live here in Japan. Thank You so much Ceci !
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Marie-Christine
Oct 2024
We truly had the BEST tour we ever had with Ceci and we had many tours in the past… She is one of the most amazing tour guide we had. She took time to explain all the little details of the places we visited. I never met any tour guide that is willing to walk 20+km to make sure you don’t miss anything. She brought us to some places that were off the beaten path so that we could have a true taste of life living in Japan. We will remember this tour with Ceci forever. It’s to bad that there’s not more Ceci in this world ! She definitely has a natural gift to teach and explain things in a way that you not only understand but feel what it’s really like to live here in Japan. Thank You so much Ceci !
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