Private Nara Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Osaka Departure) | 8 hours

6 Reviews | Osaka
From $872.79 per group Lowest Price Guarantee
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Regular Car (Up to 2 PAX)
2 Adults x $829.14
$1,658.28
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$1,658.28
Regular Car (Up to 2 PAX)
Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
2 Adults x $1,021.92
$2,043.84
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$2,043.84
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Pickup included
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
2 Adults x $960.65
$1,921.30
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$1,921.30
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara! Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon! Maximum 7 participants per tour.

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If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before the tour starts. This tour includes an English-speaking and Government licensed guide and a private vehicle with a licensed driver. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Todai-ji Temple

    Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha

    30 minutes

  • Mount Wakakusa

    A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara

    1 hour

  • Naramachi

    The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public

    45 minutes

  • Kofuku-ji Temple

    This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda

    45 minutes

  • Yakushi-ji Temple

    One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.

    30 minutes

  • Nara National Museum

    An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art

    1 hour

  • Isuien Garden

    A garden founded on water

    30 minutes

  • Yoshikien

    A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden

    45 minutes

  • Nara Park

    A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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  • 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.
Reviews

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Wonderful Experience

Published on Apr, 2025

I highly recommend this experience. Our your guide. I can't give enough thanks and praise for Junichi, our tour guide. He managed and executed my ambitious itinerary with excellent service, conversation, patience, and enthusiasm, and calm. He anticipated our needs and addressed them without issue. His expertise and knowledge relating to culture, architecture and history was informative. And he cultivated such a great rapport with my 7yo. I'm very grateful for the unforgettable memories created on this trip. You cannot be in better hands than with Junichi, who not only provided flawless service, but will make you feel like you've made an instant friend. Thank you, Junichi!

Must do if you're in Osaka area

Published on Nov, 2024

Kazuko is an excellent guide, soft spoken and knowledgeable. She was open to our suggestions through out the day. We had a great day in Nara. I worked with her and added Horyu ji Temple to our itinerary and it was an amazing place.

Must do if you're in Osaka area

Published on Nov, 2024

Kazuko is an excellent guide, soft spoken and knowledgeable. She was open to our suggestions through out the day. We had a great day in Nara. I worked with her and added Horyu ji Temple to our itinerary and it was an amazing place.

Nara was amazing!!!

Published on Sep, 2024

Nara was amazing!! We enjoyed the beautiful KasugaTaisha Shrine and fed the friendly deer in Nara Park. We had a delicious lunch and then ended at Yakushi-ji Temple. Our guide, Ichiro Fujita, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He made our day very easy and enjoyable.

Nara was amazing!!!

Published on Sep, 2024

Nara was amazing!! We enjoyed the beautiful KasugaTaisha Shrine and fed the friendly deer in Nara Park. We had a delicious lunch and then ended at Yakushi-ji Temple. Our guide, Ichiro Fujita, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He made our day very easy and enjoyable.

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