Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes.

⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎

*Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund.

* For guests that book the Kyoto Station Pickup option, the fee from Kyoto to Nara Station is included in the tour but the fee on the way back is not included.

*This tour has up to 12 guests.

*In this tour, we will walk about 10,000 steps. (stairs and hills included)

*We will be using the train to go from Kyoto to Nara which takes around 1 hour.

*Please note that the 4-hour tour duration applies only to the Kyoto Station Departure Option. For the Kintetsu Nara Station Meet-up, it is 3 hours.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We will walk about 10,000 steps during this tour.

Not recommended for guests over 75.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transportation Fee from Kyoto to Nara (If you select the Kyoto Station Departure Option)

English-Speaking guide

Food and Drinks

Transportation Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto

Todai-ji Temple

What To Expect

1

Kofuku-ji Temple

Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it's five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Kasuga Grand Shrine is famous for it's lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. There are approximately 3000 stone and bronze lanterns, standing as one of Japan's most historical shrines. It holds significance as the sacred grounds that inspired the presence of deer in Nara Park.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kintetsu Nara Station Meet Up

Kintetsu Nara Station: We will meet you at in front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. (NOT JR Nara)
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29

Kyoto Station Pickup

Kyoto Station Pickup: We will meet at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the northern side of the station where you can see Kyoto Tower outside.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

Reviews

4.92

493 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great trip to Nara

    Eugene O,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ai was a really enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide to Nara. A really enjoyable morning . Early start avoided a lot of crowds

  • Awesome experience!

    Steffen C,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great time with Natsu-San, our tour guide! She spoke great English and she was very personable! The tour spots were definitely a must see and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto!

  • Very good experience, our...

    MELDA K,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good experience, our guide Natsuho was perfect and explained the history of the visited monuments to us very well. She was patient and answered all the group's questions. An amazing tour and an amazing guide

  • I had the absolute best...

    Jesdica O,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I had the absolute best time. My guide, Satsuka, was perfect. She was sweet and kind. Perfect amount of time spent at each point of interest. The deer was were just the cutest. Highly recommend this tour as a must do while in Japan.

  • Awesome tour

    Ruby W,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Hanoka was very kind and knowledgeable. Got to see many beautiful buildings and landmarks in Nara. Hanoka took lovely photos of us and the deer!

From ¥11,500

4.92
493 reviews