Private Tour

Nara World Heritage PRIVATE TOUR

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

Ideal for first-time visitors to Nara, this 3-hour fully private walking tour introduces you to both must-see landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide.

Explore Nara, dotted with historically and culturally significant temples. In Nara, wild deer are revered as messengers of the gods, and they roam freely throughout the city. Don't miss the unique opportunity to feed these sacred creatures—it's an experience you can only have here in Japan.

This tour includes admission tickets to all shrines and the deer feeding experience. It's the most efficient way to cover Nara's historic streetscape and visit its most famous shrines and temples in just a few hours.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Japan's summer can be quite hot, especially in August when temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Given the nature of our walking tours, which involve spending time outdoors, we strongly recommend taking measures to prevent heatstroke. Please ensure you stay hydrated and consider using items like parasols for shade.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.

One packet of cracker to feed a deer

Professional Tour Guide

Extra food & drinks on the street (Available for purchase)

What To Expect

This is the beginning of your historical exploration of Todai-ji Temple in Nara.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Nandaimon (Great South Gate) of Nara is the main gate of Todai-ji Temple, showcasing Japan's history and culture. Rebuilt in the 13th century, this massive wooden gate exemplifies Kamakura period architecture. Nandaimon's impressive size—about 25 meters tall and 29 meters wide—amazes visitors. The gate is guarded by two enormous Nio statues, created by famous sculptors Unkei and Kaikei, known for their detailed realism. Steeped in historical events and legends, Nandaimon allows visitors to experience ancient Japan's atmosphere. As a significant cultural heritage site, it is a must-visit to appreciate its grandeur and historical importance.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Nara World Heritage PRIVATE TOUR

Reviews

4.36

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kimu is a good guide
Pieter F,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Go early to avoid the crowd and use a personal guide that can guide you through the park and let history speaks for itself.
Local Color
April B,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Thoughtful insights into the history of the park and temples from a Nara native. And 3 hours is about the right amount of time for a tour of this area - once it gives you the lay of the land, you can easily find anything else that interests you on your own.
Nara
marjorie h,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a memory making experience. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. The deers at Nara park were engaging and great to feed. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Thanks so much.
The guide Kimu was very...
Maria d,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide Kimu was very intelligent, well educated person. We visited Nara and it was wonderful! Thank you.
Waste of Money
Michael B,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00
It all comes down to the tour guide. Nara is so beautiful and has so much to see. Though when you have a terrible tour guide, it's just a waste of money. Our guide, George, was disinterested and lacked the patience to teach. He had a predetermined checklist and pace that created a chase the tour guide activity. Our family's motto for this experience and the rest of our Japan trip was, "Where's George?" For every time we turned around George was missing. While George is from the area & definitely had knowledge to share, his lack of English skills and unwillingness to wait for the group created a miserable experience. Additionally, George did not purchase deer food in advance, so we did not get to participate in the feeding, as it sold out. Nara is definitely a place to visit, though wouldn't recommend this tour company. We will be requesting a refund.