Private Tour
Discover Ancient Nara: Private Car Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
Overview
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After enjoying sightseeing in Kyoto or Osaka, why not visit Nara?
This ancient city, rich in nature and history, offers a unique kind of charm.
For a smooth and comfortable tour, you’ll be accompanied by two staff members: a dedicated driver and a friendly guide.
Depart from your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka
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Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha
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Stroll through Nara Park, feed the deer, and take photos
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Enjoy lunch at a lovely local Japanese restaurant
Other dining options available on request
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Explore the Naramachi area
Walk through traditional townhouses and browse local shops
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Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
A historic shrine set in a sacred forest preserved for over 1,000 years
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Drive to Mount Wakakusa summit
Enjoy panoramic views and photos with the deer
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Return to your hotel in Kyoto or Osaka
★ Optional experiences if time allows:
Afternoon tea at the historic Nara Hotel
Casual matcha experience
Local Nara sake tasting
Seasonal activities like strawberry picking
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
In-person English Guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee for temples（Todaiji ¥800）
Options
For 3+ People (Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
Up to 2 People(Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great for a side trip day...
Donna S,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great for a side trip day when staying in Osaka. Feeding the deer was definitely a highlight. Beautiful shrines to see as well.
Ami knows all the secrets spots in Nara
SONOKO L,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our Guide Ami was amazing. She knew all the secret stops and showed us many less crowded spots after seeing the typical major over-crowed sights. The Shabu-Shabu restaurant she took us for lunch was amazing. She also showed us some unique ancient Linen shop and Mochi shop in local shopping district. But the highlight of the trip was the top of Mt.Wakakusa where we saw a beautiful sunset over the city of Nara while we were feeding and playing with the Shika Deer. There were only about 10 people up there - truly as secret spot. We took some amazing pictures. We highly recommend this tour with Ami.
Best tour in Japan
joeyks07,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was by far one of the best we had during our Japan trip. Our guide Ami made our experience visiting Nara incredible, she is very knowledgeable and knew the history behind the places we were taken to. We could really tell she was prepared for the tour. Apart from guiding us she took us to one or the best Japanese beef restaurants we have ever tried along with a unique tea shop. Id you asked me I would 100% tell you to hire Ami to be your guide if you want to have an unforgettable experience when visiting Nara or other places in Japan.
Private tour of Nara with Amin
Salma A,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nara is an amazing place to visit for a day trip from Osaka. It certainly was one of the highlights of our time in Japan. Ami was a wonderful guide and had so many great ideas and options for our mixed group- she was very happy to work with our schedule our likes and dislikes. Her recommendations for lunch, little cafes , snacks and shops were spot on! The touring itself and sightseeing was very enjoyable and her pace was perfect. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a private Nara tour for your group. As a little bonus she even created and edited a video of our family’s day in Nara! Which was a nice surprise.
Amazing Private Tour Of Nara
Evan R,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Ami went out of her way to make sure we had an amazing time. She worked with us to book events according to our interest. We went strawberry picking where we had the most delicious strawberries we ever had. The sites in Nara were breathtaking, and they will leave memories we will never forget. 5 out of 5 would easily recommend!
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