Nara Private Tour Guides

Pablo V.

5 / 5

Jan 11, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Jan 11, 2026

Nara

7 hours

“A Perfect Day in Nara and Osaka with Toshiyo”

We had an excellent experience with Toshiyo as our guide during our visits to Nara and Osaka. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy the day comfortably and without stress. In Nara, Toshiyo guided us through the historic sites and the park with great knowledge and care, explaining the cultural and historical background in a clear and engaging way. In Osaka, he helped us experience the city’s energy, food culture, and unique character, tailoring the visit to our interests and pace. Toshiyo was always attentive, patient, and flexible, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the journey. His explanations, local insights, and thoughtful recommendations added tremendous value to the experience. She is a highly professional guide and a wonderful person to travel with. The experience with Toshiyo was outstanding, and we would gladly recommend her to anyone visiting Nara and Osaka.

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Kelly T.

5 / 5

Jan 11, 2026

Nara 6 hour tour

Jan 11, 2026

Nara

6 hours

Customized

“A great day trip in Nara ”

Michiko is very patient and knowledgeable. As a local she knows Nara very well. She’s also very accommodative in coming up with an itinerary that fit our family, including activities such as tea ceremony and sake tasting (although we ran out of time), lunch and dinner recommendations too. The local traditional lunch we had was superb.

Michiko T.

(85 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was very lucky to guide such a lovely family as yours in Nara. You clearly communicated your preferences regarding the tour content beforehand, which helped me a lot. I was deeply impressed your family had a great interest and respect on Japanese culture. Also, I'll never forget your lovely children smiling as they squeezed through the pillar hole at Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall! I hope you’ll come back to Japan again and discover many more favorites.

“Off the Beaten Path - Customized Nara Tour”

We had specific asks for Makoto on our customized tour of Nara and he delivered! Would definitely recommend the “Off the Beaten Path,” tour of Nara to avoid the crowds and learn the rich history as it’s more than deers. Our jam packed itinerary included: ~ A stroll through a local farmers market on the route to Naramachi ~ Stopped by an Inden (deer leather with lacquer prints) shop ~ Toured Nigiwai-no-ie (traditional townhouse) ~ Meandered into Naramachi Museum where we saw the biggest dish in Japan ~ Stopped by Yotsuba for sake tasting/snacking on kaki-no-ha-zushi (pressed sushi) ~ Viewed Nakatani-dou (mochi pounding) ~ Perused a Tabi Sock store (Nara is the top producer of socks in Japan) ~ Relaxed at Rokumei Coffee and made origami deers All around amazing tour with Mak and the best way to spend our Sunday after Christmas!

Makoto Y.

(127 reviews)

Dear Marci, Thank you for your nice comments. I am so pleased to confirm you have enjoyed the tour. I have also enjoyed so much as this tour is customized new tour for me. It is the first time that I saw the monk doing the Takuhatsu activity, who is American monk. This is the special experience of this tour, and I could have this experience because of your special tour planning. Thank you so much and thank you again for choosing me of your guide this time. Makoto