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）
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Nara Park
You can take commemorative photos with the deer and feed them to build a friendly connection.
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.
Options
Up to 2 People(Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
For 3+ People (Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly personal and...
Jessamyn H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly personal and engaging! Friendly knowledgeable and did an amazing job of introducing us to all aspects of nara
Fantastic day with nice (and some naughty) deer
Pamela T,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Towa, and his team were fantastic. They went out of their way to cater the day to meet our interests. Our travel was very smooth and comfortable. It was a wonderful way to explore such a unique historic site and to explore some local venues we may have otherwise missed. We would highly recommend the tour with Towa and his team.
Amazing day trip to Nara
Alexandre S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very 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
5.00Ami 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
5.00Our 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.
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