Private Tour
Nara Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Nara!
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is recommended for those visiting Nara for the first time, and allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Nara in one day.
This tour is a greedy plan that goes around all famous tourist spots in Nara City, such as Todaiji Temple, famous for the Great Buddha, and a historic shrine Kasuga Taisha, in addition to Kofukuji and Naramachi.
It condenses various genres such as history, culture, and food, and is definitely a great satisfaction. If you want to spend the best day in Nara, please join this tour!
[Standard tour visit spot]
・ Kofuku-ji Temple
・ Toadai-ji Temple
・ Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo
・ Kasuga Taisha Shrine
[Customized tour selectable spot]
Kofuku-ji Temple / Todai-ji Temple / Nigatsu-do Hall / Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Nara Park / Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine / Naramachi District / Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple / Isuien & Neiraku Museum / Toshodai-ji Temple / Heijo Palace Site Historical Park / Wakakusa-yama Hill / Yakushi-ji Temple
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Pre-Planned Must-Sees tour：Estimated Costs of the Tour: 4,600 JPY per Traveler
Customizable tour：Entrance fee and other necessary expenses for the guide
Kofuku-ji Temple
What To Expect
Kofuku-ji Temple
Alongside Todai-ji, this temple is the most renowned in Nara city. Its spacious grounds feature not only a five-story pagoda but also numerous halls. It's famous for housing many Buddha statues, with the Asura statue, in particular, being a favorite for its melancholic and youthful appearance. You can often witness the unique Nara scene of deer strolling in front of the five-story pagoda within the temple grounds.
This is a small market located in front of Todai-ji's gate. It features restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy lunch, and you can also purchase souvenirs like Nara Prefecture's local products. With 11 shops lined up, you can explore a variety of options.
Options
Pre-Planned Must-Sees: 6-hour
Travelers cannot contact the guide in advance. Please consult with your guide on the day of the tour for any minor changes.
Customizable tour : 7-hour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Customizable tour : 6-hour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Customizable tour : 4-hour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Customizable tour : 5-hour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nara adventurous hike through forest ending with shrine and spectacular view of Nara.
Nancy S,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kyoko our guide was top notch. She took us exactly where we wanted to be in Nara. She was informative and so informative. We really appreciated her attention to detail.
Great tour guide, Casey
576denicet,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Casey was very informative and knowledgeable, and we learned a tremendous amount. Highly recommend taking her tour. Learned so much about shrines and temples.
Great day!
TravelFamily012,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kiyoshi, was an excellent guide. Very communicative leading up to our tour. He gathered information about our likes to best customize our tour. He speaks good english and did a great job. I highly recommend him. Sean S.
Great Nara Half day tour
rameshneel,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 5 hr Nara private tour was an exciting experience. Saw Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasugataisha (and Deer Park of course). Casey guided us through and also helped us get a delicious Vegetarian lunch. Sure to come back again.
Tour of Nara Deer Park, To-ji temple and street markets
jananees2019,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful! Seiya was so calm, friendly, polite and patient with our energetic young kids and my parents’ needs to take a slower pace and frequent breaks during our tour. He was able to tailor the tour to be suitable for a three and five year old to be able to manage. Absolutely exceptional, thank you so much!
Beautiful temples and deer
emmakE4990PD,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, Ma-chan took us to all the must see spots in Nara. The deer were very cute and we loved the temples and shrines. We took lots of pictures!
Professional guide in Kyoto and Nara
dafna1,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00traveled with Keitwo days. A day in Nara and a day in Kyoto. They were days full of experiences and the content of the days was excellent. Kei knows a lot about Japan and the sites we visited and conveyed the knowledge in a pleasant and professional manner. Beyond explaining the sites, Kei taught us about Japan about the people and more.
Nara Tour
michaeldY203TG,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ma-chan was a great tour guide. She took us around to five different shrine/temples. She is very knowledgeable about these areas. She speaks really good English. Was very helpful getting around the area.
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