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The Essence of Nara Cultural Tour: Big Buddha, Bambi and Backstreets
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If you don’t speak Japanese, it can be hard to navigate Japan like a local. This tour of Nara, Japan’s ancient capital, is designed to help you do just that. Leave the crowds of Kyoto behind and discover the peaceful city of Nara: its temples, shrines, traditional houses and divine deer. Explore the backstreets and alleys of the merchants district, and try authentic street food.
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$51.39
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$51.39

Nara - Heart of Nature Bike Tour
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Explore Nara away from all tourists, on a bike, reach the top of Wakakusayama Mountain, explore a lost temple in the forest, admire hidden Buddhist statues carved in stone... A tour that mixes sport, nature and Japanese history for a very unique experience and amazing memories.
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$113.62
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$113.62

Nara Half-day Private Tour Osaka/Kyoto departure with Government-Licensed Guide
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Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.
You can start your day at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$75.75
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$75.75
Price varies by group size

Village to village walk: Japan's oldest road, Yamanobe ancient trail (Private)
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Nara's charm is not only deers but also its traditional country lifestyle, which has been inherited from generations to generations.Half a day off-the-beaten walk to an oldest road "Yamanobe no michi" will lead you to deep cultural understanding on satoyama villages. You will come across small farm stands and people's life.
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$123.81
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$123.81
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Kickstart Nara city with local
This is a walking tour with your private tour guide who have lived Nara more than 10 years and have worked at tourist information center before.
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$11.65
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$11.65

Private Tour - A Tour for Tower Lovers to Visit Famous Towers in Nara!
You will visit three world heritages of the eight in Nara on this tour! If you like Japanese architecture, history or art you better book this tour right now!
Each of the spots you will visit has interesting features such as a three-storied pagoda which looks like to have six stories and a small five-storied pagoda stored in a room. If you are lucky, you can take pictures of the illuminated five-storied pagoda with deer around it!
To visit all those spots, you will have to use public transportation which is troublesome in a foreign country, but you have your otomo guide on this tour who will take you around!
Don’t forget to book your tour to visit the world heritage with your otomo guide!
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$103.52
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$103.52

Nara Private Tour by Public Transportation from Kyoto
This is a Nara private tour using by public transportation from Kyoto.
The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!
The destinations of the tour includes Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and other UNESCO World Heritage Site temples!
For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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$156.01
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$156.01
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Gigantic Todai-ji Temple Early Bird Tour
~Explore numerous national treasures with a local guide in the early but quiet morning ~
Our certified guide who lives in Nara will take you to all the highlights. Be an early bird and
take advantage of fewer tourists and the fresh air on a placid morning in the ancient capital.
It is a great pleasure for us to take you to our beloved Nara and its highlights.
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$74.28
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$74.28
Price varies by group size

Nara Early Bird Tour
Nara is the ancient capital of Japan prior to Kyoto, and the Japanese dynasty started from this area. In this tour, you will visit representing sightseeing and photo spots in Nara.
This tour is designed to enable you to enjoy spots in a completely relaxed way while strolling around early in the morning with fresh air and fewer tourists.
Nara is the only place in the world where about 1,300 wild deer roam freely. You can get really close to those cute animals and feed them while they bow begging for deer crackers.
Let's experience ancient Japanese culture and enjoy the site of adorable animals.
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$115.56
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$115.56
Price varies by group size

Private Tour - A Tour to Discover the Modern Nara to Your Fullest in a Day!
Nara has flourished as a central city of Japan more than 1,000 years ago so it still has many remains and streets with ancient atmosphere! You will visit those streets on this tour, but also a café where you can play with owls and a spot where you can make your own plastic food model!
You will also rent a “kimono”! Imagine the pictures you will take on historical streets wearing a “kimono”. No doubt that it will be the best souvenir for yourself of this tour!
Talking about souvenirs for yourself, you will also make an Incense and an accessory made from deer horn!
Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Nara and walk around the city in a “kimono”, with your otomo guide!
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$79.63
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$79.63

Nara Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Maximize your time in Nara with a private walking tour that puts you in touch with the real city—via a local who loves it. It’s simple: explain your travel wants, meet your Nara local, and enjoy a tour that puts Nara at your feet. Learn ways to get around, places to see, and hidden local hotspots, and get the info needed to get the most from your visit.
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$45.00
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$45.00
Price varies by group size

Nara Custom Full Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Nara is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
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$199.97
Price varies by group size
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$199.97
Price varies by group size

Nara Todai-ji Lazy Bird Tour <30mins from Kyoto>
This tour helps you uncover the best of Japan’s ancient capital—Nara in half a day. Visit multiple temples, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Todai-ji Temple, and Kofukuji Temple. Learn about the semi-tame deer that freely roam Nara Park, and visit a sake brewery too. You’ll save hours researching Nara’s highlights by having a guide to lead the way and take you to a shortlist of the city’s best sights.
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$51.76
Price varies by group size
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$51.76
Price varies by group size

Hiking Adventure in Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest
Hiking tour in Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest, surrounded by beautiful nature, various plants and animals, and amazing picturesque views.
Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest is located in the main area of Nara City and very close to Nara Park.
It has remained untouched for thousands of years and has been carefully protected as the sacred forest of the Kasugataisha Shrine. There are over 800 types of trees, wild animals, rare birds and insects.
Takisaka-no-Michi path, one of the famous hiking courses in the forest, passes a waterfall and small caves carved with Buddha figures. It is said to be a training path for monks in Nara and you can see the objects of faith along the way.
The path leads to Yagyu Village known as the birthplace of the Yagyu Shinkage School of swordsmanship. The statue of Kubikiri Jizo appears along the way. It has been sliced at the neck by a sword. According to folklore, it was used by the master swordsman to test his blade.
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$135.37
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$135.37

Private Tour - All You Visit Are Cultural Properties on This Tour in Nara!
Don’t miss the famous Buddhist image of Todai-Ji temple and the three thousand bamboo lamps at “Kasuga-Taisha” if you come to Nara! We will take you there and give detail explanation about them on this tour.
You will first visit the popular hall of the great Buddha which is a national treasure and world cultural heritage. “Nigatsu-do” which is located behind Todai-Ji temple is not so popular, but the view of the whole city from there is superb!
After hiking through a forest with wild deer and visiting a famous Japanese sword shop, we will get to “Kasuga Taisha”. The three thousand bamboo lamps there is beyond description!
Don’t forget to book your photogenic tour!
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$95.56
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$95.56

The best of Nara walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Well known for its roaming deer, the ancient capital of Japan is a wonderful place to visit, filled with history, nature, and fresh air aplenty. With a great combination of shrines, temples, parks, and amazing views, it makes for a stress-free wandering experience. Where is the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world found in Nara?
You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know deers found on Nara Deer Park are believed to be the messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion? If you bow to the deer (with senbei in hand), they might just bow back!
You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Nara. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
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$439.21
per group
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$439.21
per group

Deer City Nara Walking & Izakaya Hopping Tour
Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century prior to Kyoto and is located within an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. Though it’s not so popular and busy comparing to Kyoto, there are several things you can’t miss while you are in Japan such as friendly wild deer, huge Buddha and a shrine with thousands of lanterns. In addition, as Nara is a home of present-day sake, you can try variety of Japanese sake with nibbles.
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$128.77
Price varies by group size
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$128.77
Price varies by group size

Private Tour - A Tour to Explore the Ancient and Modern Japanese Culture
Interested in an elegant mixture of ancient and modern Japanese culture? The ancient city Nara with a history of longer than 1,000 years would be the best place for you! Especially, the Naramachi area still has beautiful traditional houses and modern shops renovated from ancient facilities.
You will have a Japanese breakfast at a renovated traditional Japanese style house. There is a lot that makes this tour a special one: a traditional Japanese style house which is older than 300 years, toys children used to play with back then, a breathtaking statue of Buddha, and more!
Don’t forget to book your tour to appreciate the great harmony of the ancient and modern Japanese culture!
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$95.56
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$95.56

Romantic Tour In Nara
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What could be more romantic than exploring Nara’s serene and tranquil parks, temples, and shrines, while beautiful wild deer pass by? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Enjoy a hugely romantic getaway in one of the world’s most beautiful, interesting and historic cities of Japan. Tōdai-ji temple is one of the most visited Temple in Nara by people looking for blessings in their marriage or love life. Did you know the Great Buddha Hall in Tōdai-ji Temple is the largest wooden structure in the world? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
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$439.21
per group
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$439.21
per group

Nara - Private Family Bike Tour
This bike tour is based on our most popular tour, Nara Highlights, but without Yoshikien Garden and reserved for families with kids. Either your children can ride a bike or not, we are here for you.
Explore Nara, the park, visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine and its thousand lanterns, the Kikuichi traditional Japanese knife shop With a guide who will keep you safe and will show you the city in a very unique way. Welcome to Nara with our Family Bike Tour.
As it is a private family tour, you can be sure that your guide will take extra care of your group, adjust and adapt the tour based on your preferences.
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$340.85
per group
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$340.85
per group

Nara Custom Half Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Nara is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
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$114.98
Price varies by group size
From
$114.98
Price varies by group size

Nara Lazy Bird Tour
This is the perfect tour for first-time visitors to Nara who want to get a good overview in a short space of time. You won’t have to worry about navigating as a guide takes you around a shortlist of Nara’s best sights. See the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, visit the traditional houses of Naramachi, and see the city’s many semi-wild deer.
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$61.91
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$61.91
Price varies by group size

E-bike rental- in Nara (Kintetsu-Nara shop)
Nara has many tourist attractions to visit. But surely you have no time? Rental bicycles are the best way to get around the sights efficiently. With a bike you can drop in anywhere you like. You can move around comfortably while looking at the beautiful city, without worrying about traffic jam like a car.
■All bicycles are maintained by mechanic.
■You can rent a bike for up to 24 hours at one day price
■Returnable after closing
■There are also many other types of bicycles, such as city bike or kids bike.
Please check our website for details.
■Child seat is available for free. But please note that children weighing less than 22 kg can sit in it.
■There are only a few small electric bicycles (22-inch), so if you need a smaller size please email us in advance.
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$10.00
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$10.00

Relax in Nara: Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple and Merchants' Town
Nara city is rapidly gaining popularity as a tourist destination. As the capital of Japan in the 8th century, it can offer a variety of old temples and shrines, but also the charm of its former merchants’ quarter with quaint old houses serving as shops or restaurants. In this tour we will visit the biggest and most famous temple and shrine dating back to the 8th century as well as the old townscape.
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$115.46
Price varies by group size
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$115.46
Price varies by group size
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