Private Tour

Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

English

French

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

The itinerary is based on hiring a car or a van for 8 hours - Cash to the driver on the tour day: Up to 5 passengers: ¥110,000 ,if more than 5 please let me know in advance.

1- Within a day of your stay in Kyoto, I am going to show you the must-see spots of Nara and Arashimaya.

2- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective.

3- Tour itenerary is planned to cover the top sightseeing spots of Nara and Arashiyama and long enough to go around the cultural and historic places too, however, I can customize it based on your will.

Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.

09:00 Meeting at your hotel in Kyoto

10:00 bamboo forest and Tenryu-ji temple garden

11:00 Hozu-gawa river and Togetsu bridge

13:00 move to Nara

14:30 Nara deers park

15:30 Todaiji temple

16:30 Kasuga Shrine

17:30 Back to Kyoto

19:00 Tour finish

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transportation cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.

Guiding and management , driver arrangement

Transportation: van rent -Cash : Up to 5 Travelers. If more than 5 please let me know

Entry fees and Lunch

Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)

What To Expect

Nara Park

Discover the charm of Nara Deer Park on your tour, where friendly deer roam freely in a picturesque setting. This expansive park allows you to interact with the gentle deer, known for their calm demeanor and eagerness to greet visitors. Purchase special deer crackers to feed them and enjoy a memorable, interactive experience. The park’s beautiful landscape, featuring lush green lawns and seasonal blooms, provides a perfect backdrop for a relaxing stroll. Embrace the unique opportunity to connect with these sacred animals in one of Japan’s most beloved natural spaces.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Todai-ji Temple

Experience the grandeur of Todaiji Temple on your tour, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its majestic Great Buddha Hall. Inside, you'll find one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues, an awe-inspiring sight that exemplifies Japanese Buddhist art and architecture. Explore the temple grounds, where ancient wooden structures and serene landscapes enhance the spiritual atmosphere. Todaiji Temple’s historical significance and architectural beauty make it a must-visit destination, offering a profound glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural and religious heritage.

1 hour•Admission Not Included

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

Reviews

4.50

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour for family/kids
GERASIMOS M,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Definitely a must see if you're in Kyoto or Osaka. This is a great tour to one of many UNISECO Heritage sights. Our guide was Kingo was fantastic. His knowledge and passion for the rich culture and history of the area was impressive. Deer park is fun for kids, the deer can get a little aggressive if you hide food, but if you bow they bow back which was pretty cool. I highly recommend this tour, and make sure you fit in the Golden Shrine.
Moto was a very...
Cedric P,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Moto was a very profesional and experienced with this tour. We enjoyed the deer and the monkeys. We had a great time.
Bait and Switch Costing Double the Price
Virginia M,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
1.00
This is a bait and switch scam. We paid almost $500 for a tour. The booking was paid for and scheduled for a certain time but the tour operator didn’t even have a tour guide available at that hour. He told us to wait while he found one. We waited until finally he said he found someone. Unfortunately, that was not the end. The end was when the tour operator asked if we were okay spending an additional $500 after the credit card payment was processed. He said the private car tour did not include the cost of a driver. What?? The $500 tour would now cost $1000.. I told the tour operator to cancel and asked for a refund. Now, I’ve been told the refund amount is less than $100 out of $500. This is scandalous. The tour description is “The itinerary is based on hiring a car or van for 10 hrs”. Viator needs to refund my money asap.
Must do for people who have short stay in Japan
Flora K,
May 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very well organized trip We saw very impressive Buddha Temple and Shinto Shrine in Nara. We were fascinated with Bamboo forest. Guide was very attentive, took lots of pictures and even when we had extra time left took us to Kyoto to explore Nijo castle which was not on itinerary that we are very appreciative that otherwise we would not have a chance to see it. Guide also helped us to make dinner reservation for after the trip We were very happy how we spent our time
Great Tour
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Apr 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had an amazing time, our tour guide Miyako was awesome, so knowledgeable and kind, highly recommend.