Nara Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

Nara, Japan

2 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Language barriers can make it tricky to organize an itinerary in Japan, but on this private guided tour, everything is taken care of. A guide accompanies you to top Nara attractions and reveals the stories behind each site including Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, and Nara Park, where you can see the wild deer.

Learn about Japan’s ancient capital of Nara from your private guide
Enjoy a personalized experience just for your group
Check off multiple temples in a day, including Todai-ji Temple
Ideal pick for time-tight travelers to see Nara in a day, with lunch included

What's Included

Guide
Guide fees (entrance, transports and lunch)

Lunch

Around 2500 JPY/person
Entrance fees to monuments (chosen together on the day, if desired)
Transport fees (free for JR Pass owners)
The tour is a walking experience in Nara; public transport can be used as an additional option.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Kintetsu-Nara Station
Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29
Près des portiques sortie est de la gare

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Nara Prefectural Office (Pass By)

Todai-ji Temple (Pass By)

Kasuga Grand Shrine (Pass By)

Nara Park (Pass By)

Naramachi (Pass By)

Kofuku-ji Temple (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Fantastic

Shawn_S, Jul 2025

Hiroki was knowledgeable, kind, and really enhanced our visit. There is a great deal of walking. Bring water in Summer. The giant Buddha in the temple is worth the trip alone. But the deer are darling.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your booking and for your fantastic review! We are glad you liked the tour and that you appreciated Hiroki. We hope to see you again!

Quite a fun tour

Stephen_H, Dec 2024

Mouloud was a great communicator from the confirmation of the tour on. Punctual, highly knowledgeable and had good insight to the deer and some very helpful pointers (do/do nots) that helped the deer experience be a pleasant one. Learned a lot, walked a lot, rather strenuous, but totally worth spending the day in Nara. I would recommend this tour.