Nara Day Trip from Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized | 9 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Tickets to Isui-en Garden, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple and other
  • Private and personalized experience
  • Walking experience once in Nara (other transportation can be arranged)
  • 9 hours with a host (including travel time from Kyoto)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to attractions other than the ones listed above
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Transportation costs (Japan Rail Pass holders can travel free on the JR)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

Mister Donut - JR Kyoto Station Building Shop
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokōjichō, 京都府京都市 下京区烏丸通塩小路下る東塩小路町901

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(The host will be waiting in front of the Mister Donut) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

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Itinerary

  • Kyoto Station Building (Pass By)

    Take a train from Kyoto Station with your host who will eliminate any travel stress by organizing your tickets - no one likes looking at train timetables when they’re on holiday IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Todai-ji Temple (Pass By)

    The head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples. The main hall, the Daibutsuden houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu), 15 meters tall. Another popular attraction is a pillar with a hole in its base that is the same size as the Daibutsu's nostril. It is said that those who can squeeze through this opening will be granted enlightenment in their next life. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Nara Park (Pass By)

    See the iconic deer roaming through the city’s streets and parks like Nara-koen Park. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Isuien Garden (Pass By)

    This garden, stretched between Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji temples is so quiet that you will feel almost outside the world in your little bubble of zen-peace. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kasugataisha Shrine (Pass By)

    Nara’s most celebrated shrine, it was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, one of Japan's most powerful family clans.
Kasuga Taisha had been periodically rebuilt every 20 years for many centuries until Edo period. Kasuga Taisha is famous for its lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. The lanterns are only lit twice a year during two Lantern Festivals (February and August). IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kofuku-ji Temple (Pass By)

    Don’t miss the astonishing five-storied pagoda (Japan’s second tallest wooden pagoda) and three-storied pagodas, historical landmarks of Nara. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 24100% refund
April 25No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Incredible day trip to Nara!

Published on Apr, 2024

Alex was an incredible guide! We had a wonderful time exploring Nara and learning about Japanese culture. Alex was patient enough to wait for us arriving quite late due to a mix-up in my notes. Such an amazing day! Highly recommend this tour and Alex!

Kenya rocks!!

Published on Nov, 2023

Kenya was so kinda and we had a great experience with his knowledge!! He was so helpful and knows what we expect! Thank you!!

Day Trip to Nara

Published on Oct, 2023

We had a wonderful day in Nara Our guide Taiga was funny, knowledgeable and professional He was wonderful with our kids, they loved him I highly recommend this trip and in particular our guide Taiga

Touring Magical Nara With Our Incredible Guide, Rhea Sarah

Published on Sep, 2023

Our guide Rhea Sarah, was introduced to us via email by City Unscripted before we took our tour, so that our itinerary could be discussed in detail with her before we embarked on an incredible journey to Nara. Every little detail of our day was expertly handled by her, including reservations at Nara's exquisite Awa Naramachi restaurant. From fetching us from our Kyoto hotel to dropping us off as close to our hotel as possible at the end of the day long tour, she never left our side. With Rhea Sarah, it felt as if we were spending time with a friend, rather than a tour guide. She ensured that every moment of our day was unforgettable and went above and beyond to make sure that she fulfilled all our wishes. She also recommended many things we could do during the rest of our time in Kyoto. Thank you Rhea Sarah and City Unscripted for giving us everlasting memories!

Nara with Milos

Published on Apr, 2023

Milos made it a fun day. He took us to all the major sites and was very informative. We had a new friend by the end of the day.

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