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Uncover the cultural heritage of Nara and Kyoto on a private full-day tour that blends ancient sites with everyday street life. Begin in Nara Park, where hundreds of free-roaming deer wander among wide lawns, ponds and centuries-old shrine grounds - one of Japan's most memorable encounters with wildlife. Continue to Kyoto's Higashiyama district to walk the stone-paved slopes of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, lined with wooden machiya townhouses, tea rooms and traditional craft shops that preserve the atmosphere of old Kyoto. The day concludes at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the forested hillside. Travel between each stop in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off, at a relaxed pace tailored for families, couples and small groups. Every site on this itinerary is free to enter, so there are no additional admission fees along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Once your booking is confirmed, our team will be in touch beforehand to arrange your exact pick-up point and provide the driver's details.
Itinerary
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1Nara Park
Explore the peaceful Nara Park, where hundreds of friendly deer roam freely among wide lawns, ponds and ancient shrine grounds. Feeding crackers are sold on site if you would like to greet them up close.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Walk the stone-paved slopes of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, lined with wooden machiya townhouses, tea rooms and craft shops that preserve the atmosphere of old Kyoto. Free to enter and one of the city's most photogenic streets.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Finish at Fushimi Inari Shrine, where thousands of vermilion torii gates form tunnels winding up the forested hillside. Open around the clock and free to enter, with as much or as little of the trail as your pace allows.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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