Private Tour

Discover Ancient Nara: Private Car Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

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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

Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha

Stroll through Nara Park, feed the deer, and take photos

Enjoy lunch at a lovely local Japanese restaurant

Other dining options available on request

Explore the Naramachi area

Walk through traditional townhouses and browse local shops

Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine

A historic shrine set in a sacred forest preserved for over 1,000 years

Drive to Mount Wakakusa summit

Enjoy panoramic views and photos with the deer

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)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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Nara Park

You can take commemorative photos with the deer and feed them to build a friendly connection.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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Todai-ji Temple

When visiting Nara, you’ll definitely want to see the Great Buddha. Our guide will provide an explanation of the history of Todai-ji Temple.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

For 3+ People (Guide & Driver)

Pickup included

Up to 2 People(Guide & Driver)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing day trip to Nara

    Alexandre S,

    Jul 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very complete, historical and fun tour to Nara. Flexible schedule and a lot of attractions! Ami is so kind and so friendly! I truly recommed this tour!

  • Amazing tour

    Sanjiv J,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ami our tour guide is very knowledgeable about Nara/Osaka tour. She made sure that we are comfortable during the heat wave . Our transportation is very pleasant. The driver was great. We had the best lunch in Nara. We went to the Deer park, Shrine, market, the Japanese house tour. Our tour with Ami was the best tour in our 2 was trip to Japan. Great job Ami and our driver ( sorry I forgot your name.)

  • Best tour experience we have ever had to date

    JenVay C,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our family with three kids of various ages traveled to Nara with Ami as our tour guide and Sori as our driver. Ami went above and beyond and provided impeccable experience taking time to understand what kind of focus we want our tour to be during our drive to Nara so she can tailor the tour to suite our needs. She was spot-on the amount of details of each places of interest we went to and was also able to accommodate some additional places we requested. Most of all, it was the little things that she did that impressed us… helping us order our lunch in what seems to be a confusing menu, offering ways to cool our kids down on a extremely hot days, providing some temporary help with bags when our hands was full, taking great pictures and even creating a video collage of our tour. This Nara tour with Ami is highly recommended.

  • Nara day trip w 11yo boy 7yo girl

    Martin D,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Hassle free way to travel with kids and maximise your time, all the while in comfort, and with a lovely polite hostess Ami. Viator communication via email very useful to confirm details and reduce stress prior to the day Punctual pick up from hotel in large air conditioned clean van. Hostess Ami and Driver Kakeru are lovely and both well travelled. Itinerary was perfect for young family and very flexible. No pressure to rush and Ami presents options for things to do and eat. Enough touristy info at places but not overbearing - our kids don't listen more than 5mins at a time! :) Ami is amazing with the camera too so be sure to take her up on her offers of photos! Thank you again Ami!! Jacqui, Adam, Lily, Martin

  • Our guide Ami was great....

    T16 O,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Ami was great. She made our day very good. Guided us well- she explains everything so well.we as a family were very comfortable with her.we highly recommend .

From JPY 86800

5.00
37 reviews