Nara Private Tour by Public Transportation from Osaka

Osaka, Japan

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Japanese public transportation is first-rate, but it’s still easy to get lost while traveling between cities. On this private tour, a guide meets you at your hotel in Osaka and accompanies you to Nara on public transportation, helping with tickets and choosing the right routes. On your arrival in Nara, explore Todai-Ji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, the famous deer park, and other UNESCO-listed temples.

A private full-day trip to Nara from Osaka
Your guide accompanies you on public transportation
Visit Todai-Ji, Kasuga, the deer park, and more temples
Private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

English speaking professional guide
Private tour
Meeting in the hotel lobby

Food and drinks
Public transportation to/from (customers)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Todai-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kasuga Grand Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nara Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kofuku-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

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.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.0

based on 8 reviews

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The guide spoke poor English and was rude.

Alexei_C, Sep 2025

Unfortunately, we were forced to interrupt our tour after the first 20 minutes of getting to know and talking to the guide. The guide spoke English poorly, speaking quickly, quietly, and mumbling, making it difficult for us to understand him. When we asked him to speak more clearly, loudly, and slowly, he became frustrated and told us that we should not have come to Japan.

The star of NARA

Pinkas_L, Nov 2024

Imeko is a great guide . She is attentive , knowledgeable , cares about her clients, warm and easy to communicate with. She made sure that we had seen everything what the program promised . We would highly recommend her as a guide and a great person.

Nara's ravenous deer.

Charles_H, Nov 2024

Nara was wonderful! Emiko our guide skillfully guided us through Nara park past hordes of hungry deer to show us the amazing art, architecture, and tressures of the shrines and temples. I can't reccommend it more highly!

Great tour with exceptional guide!

Iliana_R, Jan 2024

My guide Makino (Mike) was very kind, generous, and spoke great English. Since he’s lived in the US, he was very familiar American culture. He arrived early and was waiting for me in the lobby with a sign with my name which made it very easy. He guided me very efficiently through the public transport and made sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself. We had a beautiful day in Nara with the deer and visiting the Buddhist and Shinto temples.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Iliana Thank again for taking time out of your busy flight schedule to come to Nara. If you have any opportunity, please come and visit historical scenic spots near City of Osaka, such as Kyoto, Himeji, and Kobe. Thank for reminding me of my active days in your city, The Magic City. Wish your safe flight , always. Thanks Masahisa