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Osaka and Nara Private Car Tour with a Local English Guide Driver

Osaka, Japan
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Fully customizable tours based on your preferences
    • Experienced Local English and Japanese Speaking Guide
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Wi-Fi on Board
    • Private Vehicle with a Professional Licensed Driver
    • Complimentary support for Shinkansen and restaurant reservations
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Private transportation
    • Mercedes - Benz V-Class (High-cost option for VIP)
    • Booster seat
    • Entrance fee - Any Entrance fees are not included
    • Meals
      You need to pay for parking during meals if there is a fee
    • Gas, parking, Highway fees in Japanese yen cash on the tour day
      JP¥15,000.00 per booking

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby holding a sign with your name on it

    Itinerary

    1

    Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Osaka Castle

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Osaka Castle Park

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Namba Yasaka Shrine

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Dotombori

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Dotombori Glico Sign

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Shinsaibashi

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    America Mura

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Tsutenkaku

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Shinsekai

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Abeno Harukas

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    13

    Umeda Sky Building

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    14

    Nara Park

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Todai-ji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    16

    Kasuga Grand Shrine

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    17

    Kofuku-ji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    18

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    Arashiyama

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    Tenryu-ji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    22

    Togetsukyo Bridge

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    23

    Arashiyama Kimono Forest

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    24

    Sagano Romantic Train

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    25

    Monkey Park Iwatayama

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    26

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    27

    Yasaka Shrine

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    28

    Gion

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    29

    Kinkakuji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    30

    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    31

    Ginkakuji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    32

    Amanohashidate

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    33

    Sanjusangendo Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    34

    Amanohashidate View Land

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    35

    Chion-in Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    36

    Ine no Funaya

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    37

    Todai-ji Temple

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    38

    Nijo Castle

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 9 reviews
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    We had an extraordinary...

    MichaelS_J, Apr 2026
    We had an extraordinary time with our driver Yama. We were able to visits sights in Nara and Osaka that were on our bucket list. Yama was a considerate driver who attended to our every need and ensured that we had sufficient time at all the places that we wanted to see. This was a highlight of our time in Japan.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you so much for booking with us! We are glad to hear that you guys had a great time with our guide in Osaka and Nara. We are looking forward to seeing you guys again in Japan!

    Best Way to See Osaka and Nara

    Joshua_D, Feb 2026
    We booked the Osaka–Nara tour for our family and couldn’t have been happier. Normally, visiting all these famous places would require a lot of planning and long travel times, but this tour made everything simple and stress-free. Nara’s temples and deer park were beautiful and enjoyable for all ages, and Osaka was lively and exciting. Eating takoyaki in Osaka was one of the best food experiences of our trip — it quickly became my favorite Japanese street food! The guide was knowledgeable, patient, and very accommodating to families. This tour is perfect if you want to see all the must-see spots in a short amount of time while traveling comfortably with family.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for booking us! We will keep offering our service to focus on showing hidden spots which only Japanese know! We are looking forward to seeing you guys in Japan again!

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