Nara Day Trip from Osaka by Private Car with Licensed Guide

5.0 (9 reviews) Namba, Japan
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!

Maximum 7 participants per tour.

Options

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

What to expect

  1. Todai-ji Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha
  2. 1h
    A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara
  3. Naramachi
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public
  4. Kofuku-ji Temple
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda
  5. Yakushi-ji Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
  6. Nara National Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art
  7. Isuien Garden
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    A garden founded on water
  8. Yoshikien
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden
  9. Nara Park
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before the tour starts. This tour includes an English-speaking and Government licensed guide and a private vehicle with a licensed driver.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Cancellation policy

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

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