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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure 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/Osaka Station Pickup option, the fee from Kyoto/Osaka 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/Osaka to Nara which each takes around 1 hour.

*Please note that the 4.5-hour tour duration applies only to the Kyoto and Osaka Station Departure Option. For the Kintetsu Nara Station Meet-up, it is 3.5 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/Osaka to Nara (Only if you select the option)

English-Speaking guide

Food and Drinks

Transportation Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto/Osaka

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

Osaka Pickup

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

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

Reviews

4.92

507 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful day out!

    Kaelin M,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing experience! Seshiro it super knowledgeable about all of the areas and local communities and what is going on at the time of your visit super easy to talk to and learned a ton about the deer, the history behind the park and shrine.

  • Excellent value - great guide!

    Colleen P,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent experience. Our guide Hina was friendly and knowledgeable. I loved that we were early enough to beat the crowds. I would highly recommend any tour that is guided by our wonderful guide Hina.

  • Amazing Nara

    Rajiv S,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent visit. Our guide Ghenki was very knowledgeable and gave us all the important guidelines, past history at the appropriate times. He guided us well. Both the temples and deer interaction was amazing and unique.

  • Outstanding half day and...

    Peter M,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Outstanding half day and much better to take the early morning tour. Our tour guide, Itsuku, was excellent, spoke great English, patient with us and answered all our questions.

  • Lin is the best!

    Hilary S,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lin was fantastic! Super knowledgeable about Nara and answered all questions it questions about the temples and shrines. Very friendly. We loved the tour with her!

From ¥11,500

4.92
507 reviews
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