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
For 3+ People (Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
Up to 2 People(Guide & Driver)
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect guide and the perfect day
Katherine D,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ami our guide was very attentive and helped us navigate the persistent deer. We had a lot of fun bowing at the deer and weee absolutely blown away by the sacred sites, seeing a traditional home, a beautiful garden, a sweet shop and a lovely forest. Thank you Ami for showing my daughter the calligraphy books and for being wonderful company.
Perfect guide and driver
Ronald M,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day in Osaka and Nara mainly thanks to our guide Towa and our driver. They were very supportive and helpfull.
Nara Adventure
jess k,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful visit of all Nara with Ami. From deer to shrines/temples to mountain views and traditional houses, Ami expertly guided us through all.
Nice person and helpful...
Ali K,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice person and helpful in so many ways She went out of her way in so many occasions to help us even before tour
Highly recommended
Danel M,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ami is super nice and knowledgeable. She took us to beautiful places, including less-crowded temples and even a gluten free lunch!
Amazing experience
Shivanshu C,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ami was the best guide that we had during our entire Japan trip. She is very knowledgeable and shares a lot of insights with you. The itinerary is flexible and she allows you to enjoy at your own pace. She took us to many interesting places in Nara. I highly recommend seeing Kyoto and / or Nara with Ami.
Ami was an excellent...
Michael K,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ami was an excellent guide and guided us through all the top spots with lots of local knowledge to avoid crowds and see sides of Nara we didn't even imagine. Taito, our driver was courteous and efficient. On our way back to our hotel deop-off in Osaka, Ami shared lots of amazing food and location recommendations that we'll be exploring with our remaining time in Osaka. Highly recommend!
Lots of Deer
Erin W,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour. Ami was very accommodating and super sweet. She was also our personal photographer. She was very knowledgeable and told us history about Nara. We wish we could have Ami as our tour guide in Osaka.
A great way to explore Nara
maxwelll268,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour in Nara with our guide, Ami, and driver, Taito. They were very accommodating to our needs and wants throughout the tour. The tour felt very flexible as we could let Ami know where we wanted to go and they would take us there. Because of Ami we got a lot of insightful information about Nara such as the temples and lattice house. She also took a lot of great photos and videos for us to remember our Nara tour. To end it all, we got to experience a beautiful sunset on top of Wakakusayama Hill, which was the perfect way to end our tour. Overall, it was an amazing and beautiful experience, and I recommend Ami as a guide in Nara or Kyoto.
Highly personal and...
Jessamyn H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly personal and engaging! Friendly knowledgeable and did an amazing job of introducing us to all aspects of nara
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