Private Tour
From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/ van for 9 hours to cover (cash to the driver):5 passengers: ¥110, 000, 7 passengers: ¥140, 000,more than 7 please let me know in advance)
Within a day from Tokyo, you can have the chance to explore both top temple and shrine in Kyoto and Nara deers park and Todaiji temple .
Itenerary (customizable):
08:30(In case of Tokyo station meeting,extra ¥60,000, please notify the guide 2 days before the tour about the meeting point wether Tokyo or Kyoto) Tokyo Station (Gin-no-Suzu Square -Silver Bell Square-, the most well-known meeting place in Tokyo Station),help you to buy the bullet train tickets and heading to Kyoto using bullet train/Shinkansen
11:00 Meet at Kyoto station and move to Nara
12:30 Nara deers park
13:00 Todaiji temple
14:30 Back to Kyoto
15:30 Kinkakoji temple
16:30 Lunch break
17:30 Fushimi Inari shrine
18:30 Back to Kyoto station,take bullet train to Tokyo
21:30 Arrive Tokyo and tour finish
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Bullet train tickets costs are NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
Guiding Services and tour management, transportaion arrangement
Transportation (cash): up to 5 travelers:¥100,000,more than 5: let me know
Guide cost for Tokyo Pick up: ¥60,000 (In case of Tokyo station pick up,cash to the guide).
Bullet train cost (from Tokyo to Kyoto and back): Depending on the ticket type you choose.
Lunch
Entrance fee to Todaiji temple and Kinkakoji temple
Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End points
What To Expect
Nara Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Nara Deer Park, a serene haven where you can interact with Japan’s beloved deer. As you wander through the lush, expansive park, friendly deer roam freely, adding a unique charm to your experience. These gentle animals, considered sacred in Japanese culture, are accustomed to visitors and will approach you for a friendly nibble of the special deer crackers available for purchase. Marvel at the park's picturesque landscape, with its expansive lawns and seasonal blooms providing a perfect backdrop. The tranquil setting, combined with the opportunity to connect with these graceful creatures, makes for a delightful and memorable stroll in one of Japan’s most cherished natural spaces.
Todaiji Temple Cultural Center
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine on your Nara tour. At Todaiji Temple, marvel at the Great Buddha Hall, housing one of the world’s largest bronze Buddha statues, a monumental masterpiece that embodies the grandeur of Japanese Buddhist art. The temple’s vast wooden structure and serene surroundings create a profound and awe-inspiring experience.
Options
Guiding and management fees
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Nara -Kyoto
Pierre D,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our Kyoto and Nara tour was fantastic. Yuka was an excellent guide. She shared so much insight into history and culture both past and present in Japan. The temple in Nara was amazing. The Nara deer were so cute but if you plan to feed them, be prepared as they can get kinda aggressive. In Kyoto we enjoyed the Fushimi Inari shire and walked through some (but not all) the Torii gates. We went to the Motorikyu Nijo Castle and learned about the samurai, then enjoyed the old town and learned about Geisha. We even saw an actual Geisha! This was a long day trip from Tokyo even on the Shinkansen and high cost isn’t to be overlooked (tour, car/driver, train to/from Tokyo -Kyoto) but worth the experience to get out to see another area of Japan in 1 day!!!
A day in Kyoto with Moto
Johanna S,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great tour for hitting the major points in Kyoto, especially if you only have a day! We were expertly guided by Moto, who had an excellent understanding of the history and culture. Moto was great with our 5 year old daughter, and found her THE souvenir of the trip in Nara. He answered questions all day, listened to our interests, and made additional stops not on the schedule based on those interests. My husband was talking about how he was interested in cars so Moto found a showroom full of vintage Toyotas that had been restored. He found us a wonderful sushi place for lunch after making sure he was aware of allergies (my husband has a wheat allergy) and helped us order. He asked questions about kinds of things I was looking for in shops, and then went with me into the shops to help me purchase. He was just really amazing and we learned so much about Shintoism, Buddhism, and the reasons different shrines have different colors and themes. He was great with questions about the history of Japan as well, and we all learned a lot about the shoguns, the emperors, and the history of lineage in those families. We went to three main spots- the Golden Temple, Nara and the Todjai Temple (with the world’s largest Buddha), and Fushimi Inari. Moto took the time to explain the historical context, point out things off the beaten path, and tell us legends in Japanese history. He gave us very good tips about feeding the deer in Nara (deer crackers can make the deer lose their mods and it’s every deer for themselves at that point 🤣🤣) and made sure our daughter was having a great time as well. Five year olds are not the easiest to win over and he was mindful of her moods, helped her pet the deer, and found her a headband with moving deer ears and sunglasses that she hasn’t taken off yet. This is a great tour for someone with limited time, as we came from Tokyo on the Shinkansen and went back that same night. It’s a long day, but honestly worth it if you have the time and inclination. If you take this tour staying in Kyoto, it’s a great way to see some of the highlights and get out to Nara in a comfortable environment. Being from the United States, our Japanese is very limited and having Mito with us to translate and assist was instrumental to removing the stress from the day. I would recommend you have additional cash with you as lots of the shrines are cash only. You’re going to get some amazing local food, but they may be cash only as well. Absolutely worth it, as the food is amazing everywhere and so fresh. Overall this was our favorite tour of our trip!
We had an amazing...
Ashish P,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience. Along with the amazing sites, we learned a lot about history of Japan. Ahmed also took great pictures.
Tour in Kyoto for one day
Lucia R,
Jan 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very nice and interesting experience in Kyoto for a day. Our guide Ahmed Abu Tayeh was very helpful during the whole tour as he knew a lot about the history, culture and tradition of the places we visited, we lived an experience that we will definitely remember forever. Thank you Ahmed for helping us to live an unforgettable experience in Kyoto.
Great experince to book!
Mauricio G,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Awesome experince super friendly guide and driver! Car super sharp and clean. kento the guide was very nice and the tour lasted as expected. He is fully english bilingual
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