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The 15 most popular nara tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Full-day Nara and Uji coach tour from Kyoto with Todai-ji, Byodoin, deer park time, and a hands-on matcha making experience.
“Den was a great tour guide for the day and had a bubbly personality. She gave us some history of the areas we visited and made sure we had enough time to wander around and explore on our own.”
A one-day route through Nara, Fushimi Inari, and Arashiyama with a live guide, AC bus, and time for photos, deer, and temples.
“Everything was well planned and energetic, the guide was an absolute sweetheart!”
Walk Nara’s key temples and shrines in a small group, with included entry, lunch, and deer-safe guidance from start to finish.
“We ended up being the only two people on the tour and Miyabi was simply fantastic. We had already been to several temples and her information enriched that even further. Plus, we never would have found a number of the smaller areas without her. She also brought us to a lovely sake tasting and recommended…”
Kyoto and Nara icons in one day: Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer and Todai-ji, Fushimi Inari torii gates, plus a Kobe lunch.
“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”
Early-bird Nara in a small group. Beat crowds, visit Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park deer, and Todaiji with an English guide.
“Good tour, it was only 4 of us total. It’s a chill laid back tour, nothing too crazy… it’s worth noting that transportation back is on your own, which it wasn’t a big deal for me. Momoka was my guide she was great 10/10”
Kyoto and Nara highlights in one day with a licensed guide, air-conditioned bus, and timed stops at Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji, Kasuga.
“It was a fantastic way to explore Kyoto and Nara, with a really knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English and shared lots of interesting info.”
Small-van day trip from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara. Fushimi Inari, Gion, deer at Nara Park, Todai-ji, plus entry fees included.
“Our tour guides were great. Lots of fun, with good company. Well informed and great sight seeing locations”
Afternoon tour from Kyoto to Nara with Todai-ji, Nara Deer Park, and Kasuga Shrine lanterns. Comfortable ride, licensed guide, included tickets.
“Bus trip was pleasant to and back. KC the tour guide was adorable . Trip was fun. Nara deers where cute and the temple/shrine was very pretty. All in all a pleasant tour”
A fast, well-run morning trip from Kyoto to Nara for Todaiji’s Great Buddha, deer in Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha lanterns.
“Sakura was very well versed in English with a happy disposition. She gave interesting information and great advice to keep our crakers in our pockets while feeding the deer or else they will gather around us... show your hands to let the deer know you have NO crakers... watching other visitors I was so glad…”
Guided Kyoto–Nara day trip with Arashiyama bamboo and Kinkaku-ji, then Nara Park deer and Todaiji’s Great Buddha on a comfortable bus.
“We met the group at lunch. The sign for the restaurant was small and 30 m from the road so very hard to find. Also time to meet was told to us an hour early so we sat and waited. Tour guide (Ko ?) was great.”
Osaka day trip to Nara and Uji: feed deer at Nara Park, tour Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, then relax at Genji no Yu onsen.
“Thank you so much for trip. Very good tour guy Liao. He explained very clear and easy to communicated.”
Kyoto and Nara day trip from Osaka or Kyoto: Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, and Nara deer plus Todai-ji Great Buddha.
“Eiko was a fantastic guide! So lovely and very knowledgable! Even offered to take photos of us at certain places. Great tour and a really great experience!”
A customizable private car tour linking Kyoto and Nara. Hit Arashiyama bamboo, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Todai-ji in one day.
“I love the flexibility of the schedule. My tour guide/driver, Abdullah, was punctual, accomdating and polite. We are a group of 5 (with elderly and small kid), so sometimes it was difficult to keep everyone up to speed. However, we did not feel rushed at all for the trip. Highly recommended.”
Private 6-hour Nara walk with a licensed English guide. Pick 3–4 temples, deer park and gardens. Customize with extra entry fees.
“Great both Tour and Guide (Junichi-san). Points to highlight: - Tour customization and flexibility - Content and Insights - Good humor and friendliness - Excellent English All in all a great experience and 5 stars for Junichi!”
Kyoto day trip to Nara Park, Osaka, and Kobe by comfortable bus with a bilingual guide, deer at Todaiji, Dotonbori time, and Osaka Castle.
“What an amazing experience, I first thought we weren’t going to have enough to enjoy and take in each location but we were given enough time to truly take it all in. Alex & the other guide was super explanatory while guiding us. 10/10!!!”
