All Nara Tours & Excursions in 2026

Haru was the best tour guide we had in Japan, and we went on many tours. He was knowledgeable and thoughtful with boundless energy. When the deer became aggressive in Nara, he was very protective of our family, especially of the little three year old. We will never forget that. His kindness made him one of the major highlights of our Japan trip. Can’t recommend him highly enough! 

While staying in Kyoto, our family decided to take a day trip to Nara to see the park, its temples and the deer we’d heard so much about. Our guide, Satoshi, was wonderful. He met us in Kyoto, handled everything and made our transport very easy. During our time at the park, Satoshi made sure we experienced all of the sites without us ever feeling rushed. He was very knowledgeable and clearly explained, in fluent English, what we were seeing. The temples and shrine were incredible. The deer were also a highlight, especially for our daughter, and we had plenty of time to hang out and feed them (they are not shy 😀). Satoshi even took us to the famous mochi shop in Nara Village (not to be missed!). We could have visited the park on our own, but with an experienced guide, we learned so much more about the religion, the culture and the history of the period than we ever would have by ourselves. I highly recommend the trip and hope you meet Satoshi, who taught us a lot and was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with.

Our day in Nara with Towa was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. We happened to visit on an incredibly hot day, and our youngest was really struggling with the heat. Towa was so patient, understanding, and flexible throughout the day. He knew exactly where to take us to make the most of our time while keeping everyone as comfortable as possible. He also introduced us to an amazing spot for lunch and some delicious ice cream, which was a perfect break from the heat. Because we were able to stay on schedule, we even had extra time at the end of the tour, and Towa generously offered to take us to Fushimi Inari, even though it wasn't part of the original itinerary. That unexpected bonus made an already fantastic day even more special. Towa's knowledge, kindness, and genuine care for our family made all the difference. We never felt rushed, and he adapted the day to fit our needs perfectly. If you're considering a tour of Nara, we can't recommend Towa highly enough. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!