All Nara Tours & Excursions in 2026

Tyki was a great tour guide! We learned so much from him. He was so helpful with navigating the train station in the beginning. The whole tour he gave us new facts and we learned a lot about the history of each spot. He was very personable and easy to talk to. His English was phenomenal. This was one of our favorite tours so far in Japan! He really made the day enjoyable and we would highly recommend the tour with him.

We booked a full-day private tour of Kyoto and Nara with Riku and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Originally scheduled for a rainy day, we decided (on Riku’s excellent suggestion) to move the tour one day earlier. The weather was beautiful, and it made all the difference. Riku was wonderfully flexible and helped make the change seamless. He was fun, engaging, and unrushed throughout the day. His deep knowledge of the history and culture really stood out — he shared fascinating insights at every stop without ever feeling like he was lecturing. We felt completely at ease and thoroughly enjoyed his company. The itinerary was perfect: we visited many beautiful temples in Kyoto, walked through the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and spent lovely time in Nara at Tōdai-ji Temple (home of the Great Buddha) with the friendly free-roaming deer in Nara Park. Everything flowed smoothly thanks to Riku’s great pacing and planning. His service was truly exceptional — professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate. We left feeling like we had explored with a knowledgeable local friend. We highly recommend Riku for anyone wanting a memorable, stress-free tour of Kyoto and Nara. Thank you so much, Riku!

We spent 6 hours in Nara with Junichi Taguchi and were impressed by how much we were able to see and learn in that time. Traveling as a group of seven adults, we visited Kasuga Taisha, enjoyed lunch at Mizuya Chaya, and explored Tōdai-ji—including the Great Buddha Hall and surrounding grounds. We also spent time at Yoshikien Garden and Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography, along with encounters with Nara’s famous bowing deer. Junichi shared clear, informative context throughout the day, adding depth to each stop without ever feeling overwhelming. His pacing was thoughtful, and he kept our group moving smoothly while still allowing time to take things in. A well-organized and engaging tour—highly recommend Junichi for anyone visiting Nara.