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Start your day with our PRIVATE morning tour and experience Nara's top attractions before the crowds arrive!
As Japan's first capital, Nara offers a unique blend of history and nature. Feed the friendly wild deer, visit Todai-ji to admire the world’s largest bronze Buddha, and conclude with a sake tasting to savor the local flavors. In just a few hours, this tour allows you to experience the best of Nara in a relaxed and efficient manner.
It’s the perfect day trip for those staying in Kyoto or Osaka who want to explore the charm of Nara!
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➡The tour duration depends on the departure point—around 6 hours from Kyoto and about 4 hours from Nara. If you opt for the sake tasting, please allow an extra 30 minutes.
➡This tour is designed as a WALKING experience, using public transportation and plenty of time on foot to explore Nara.
➡If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour concludes at Kintetsu Nara Station. From there, participants are free to continue sightseeing in Nara or enjoy lunch in the area. For those who wish to return to Kyoto immediately, the guide can accompany you back—simply let them know!
Itinerary
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Higashimuki Shopping Street in Nara is a lively arcade filled with shops, restaurants, and souvenirs, offering a perfect blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kofuku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara, is renowned for its iconic five-story pagoda, the second tallest in Japan, and its rich Buddhist heritage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Yume-Kaze Hiroba is a charming shopping and dining area offering local delicacies and souvenirs. It also serves as a convenient pathway to Todai-ji Temple, making it a perfect stop during your Nara adventure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. It is home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world, and its massive wooden hall, the Daibutsuden, is the largest wooden structure of its kind. A symbol of Nara's rich history, the temple offers a profound cultural and spiritual experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Niigatsudo, part of Todai-ji Temple, offers stunning views of Nara and is famous for its Omizutori ceremony, held every March. This ancient tradition, over 1,200 years old, marks the arrival of spring with torch-lit rituals.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on the eastern side of Nara Park, near Todai-ji Temple. Founded in 749, it was built to enshrine Hachiman, the guardian deity of Todai-ji and its Great Buddha. The shrine has long been associated with samurai and warriors, as Hachiman is considered the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and is especially beautiful during autumn when the leaves change color.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Nara Park is a beautiful, expansive park famous for its friendly, free-roaming deer. Visitors can enjoy the unique experience of feeding these gentle animals, making it a memorable part of your visit to Nara.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Nara's most important Shinto shrines. Known for its hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns, the shrine is dedicated to the deity of the Fujiwara clan and is a peaceful, spiritual site surrounded by lush forest.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Ukimido, also known as the Floating Hall, is a picturesque pavilion located on the edge of the Sagi-ike Pond in Nara. The hall is famous for its serene reflection on the water, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene, especially during sunrise and sunset.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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(For those interested, sake tasting is available for 700 yen)Harushika Brewery is renowned for producing high-quality sake using traditional methods. Known for its rich, smooth flavor, Harushika sake is crafted from locally grown rice and pure mountain water, offering a true taste of Nara's brewing heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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"Nara Machi Nigiwai House" is a traditional merchant house in Naramachi where visitors can step inside and experience the charm of old Japanese architecture, along with displays of local crafts and cultural exhibits.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour in Nara lasts approximately 4 hours. However, if you choose the Kyoto departure option, the total duration will be about 5 hours, including the train travel time.
- Sake tasting at Harushika Brewery is optional. If you choose to participate, the tour duration will be slightly extended.
- Please note that on rare occasions, some temples or locations on the itinerary may be temporarily closed. If that happens, we will kindly skip that spot and proceed with the rest of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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