Private Nara Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Osaka Departure) | 8 hours

6 Reviews | Osaka
From $872.79 per group Lowest Price Guarantee
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Regular Car (Up to 2 PAX)
2 Adults x $829.14
$1,658.28
Approx Total
$1,658.28
Regular Car (Up to 2 PAX)
Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
2 Adults x $1,021.92
$2,043.84
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$2,043.84
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Pickup included
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
2 Adults x $960.65
$1,921.30
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$1,921.30
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • 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.

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.

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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. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Todai-ji Temple

    Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha

    30 minutes

  • Mount Wakakusa

    A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara

    1 hour

  • Naramachi

    The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public

    45 minutes

  • Kofuku-ji Temple

    This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda

    45 minutes

  • Yakushi-ji Temple

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Nara National Museum

    An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art

    1 hour

  • Isuien Garden

    A garden founded on water

    30 minutes

  • Yoshikien

    A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden

    45 minutes

  • Nara Park

    A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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.

Free Cancellation

May 04100% refund
May 05No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Must do if you're in Osaka area

Published on Nov, 2024

Kazuko is an excellent guide, soft spoken and knowledgeable. She was open to our suggestions through out the day. We had a great day in Nara. I worked with her and added Horyu ji Temple to our itinerary and it was an amazing place.

Nara was amazing!!!

Published on Sep, 2024

Nara was amazing!! We enjoyed the beautiful KasugaTaisha Shrine and fed the friendly deer in Nara Park. We had a delicious lunch and then ended at Yakushi-ji Temple. Our guide, Ichiro Fujita, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He made our day very easy and enjoyable.

Amazing private tour for my family in NARA with YUKA

Published on Mar, 2024

Yuka provided an unforgettable experience during our day in Nara. From the bustling Mi・Nara shopping building to the serene Sarusawa Pond, every moment was expertly curated. Yuka's patience, organization, and understanding of our family's needs ensured a seamless journey through Nara's treasures. Her guidance through Nara Park, Todaiji Temple with its majestic Big Buddha, and the cultural delights of Kofukuji Temple left us in awe. Lunch at Yumehiroba was a culinary delight, perfectly complementing our exploration. The visit to Nara Karakuri Omocha no Yakata and Nakatanido for delicious mochi cake added unique and delightful layers to our day. Yuka's dedication to ensuring our satisfaction made this tour truly exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend her for an enriching and fulfilling Nara experience.

Grateful for the great experience

Published on Dec, 2023

Great experience with JGA tour agency providing professional driver and tour guide. Our tour guide Ichiro was very professional and friendly. We had a last minute request to adjust the itinerary due to some family members not feeling well, and Ichiro was very understanding and tried his best to offer the alternative that works best for the rest of the group. Truly appreciate the personal touch. Thank you.

Magical visit to Nara

Published on Sep, 2023

My son and I had a fabulous time on our tour of Nara. It wouldn’t be the same without our guide Taku. He was friendly and knowledgeable and made it an experience we won’t forget.

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