Kyoto to Nara Day Trip 6 Hour Private Tour with Deer and Temples

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Nara awaits with its rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty, just a short drive from Kyoto. This private 6-hour tour invites you to explore Nara Park, where you’ll encounter friendly deer roaming freely. Visit the historic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and marvel at the stunning architecture. Enjoy panoramic views from Nigatsu-do Hall and wander through the enchanting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its striking vermilion corridors. If time permits, admire the iconic five-story pagoda at Kofuku-ji Temple for a complete cultural experience.

- Private tour with comfortable vehicle transport from Kyoto
- Encounter friendly deer at Nara Park, a city symbol
- Visit significant landmarks like Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Admission fees (approx. ¥1,500 per person, including the guide’s admission fee)
Meals are not included. Your guide will be happy to recommend local restaurants or arrange a stop according to your preferences and dietary needs. Guests are responsible for their own lunch expenses.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meeting Point Information: Hotel pick-up: Please wait in the hotel lobby at the scheduled start time. Our guide/driver will meet you there. Hotels without a driveway: If your accommodation does not have a driveway or car entrance, we may meet on the street directly in front of the hotel entrance. Kyoto Station pick-up: The meeting point is in front of the central exit (Karasuma Central Exit) of Kyoto Station. Please look for your guide holding a sign with your name. Airbnb/guesthouse stays: Please provide the exact address in advance so that we can confirm the most convenient meeting point nearby.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Home to more than a thousand free-roaming deer, Nara Park is the heart of the city and a must-see for visitors. Guests can enjoy feeding and interacting with the friendly deer, considered messengers of the gods, while strolling through the spacious park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Visitors will marvel at the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), housed in the world’s largest wooden building, and learn about the temple’s cultural and spiritual importance.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Perched on a hillside within the Todai-ji complex, Nigatsu-do offers panoramic views of Nara city, especially beautiful in the late afternoon. Guests can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and admire the temple’s traditional wooden architecture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Renowned for its vibrant vermilion halls and hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns, this ancient Shinto shrine is deeply tied to Nara’s history. Visitors can walk through the lantern-lined paths and experience the shrine’s sacred ambiance.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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