Nara Private Tours
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Nara Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Nara
7 hrs 30 mins
NARA - Journey into Shinto and Buddhism
The ancient city of Nara hosts 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with breathtaking architectural examples of the 8th century. This tour covers the historical sites in the journey of better understanding Buddhism and Shinto, interacting with some of the hundreds of deer in Nara Park, and enjoying walks in old forests.
NARA - Journey into Shinto and Buddhism
FROM$157/ per group
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Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Nara
8 hours
Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
Nara is the most ancient city in Japan. You can see one of the most biggest images of Buddha in Japan called"Daibutu-san", and You also see many deer roaming freely around in Nara park. We visit Kasuga-Taisya Shrine ,founded to protect the Heijyokyo, which is also the deity of Fujiwara family is enshrined.
Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
FROM$170/ per group
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Hiroshi Y.
4.68 / 5
(358 reviews)
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Nara
4 hrs 30 mins
Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, Todaiji - Temple, kasura shrine. And local Conners !
Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
FROM$182/ per group
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Akira F.
5.00 / 5
(77 reviews)
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Nara
5 hrs 30 mins
Early Bird Deer Nara Tour
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destinations, which means it gets crowded during the day. Dodge the biggest crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience of the ancient Japanese capital on this early-morning, private tour. Admire landmarks such as Toudaiji Temple and Nara Park, and Naramachi, home to free-roaming deer, while learning about the rich history of this sacred place.
Early Bird Deer Nara Tour
FROM$251/ per group
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Miyu S.
4.95 / 5
(21 reviews)
Nara Highlights Tours
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Nara
5 hours
Perfect Trip in Nara
Discover the heart of ancient Nara on a relaxed walking tour through Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Nigatsudo, and Todai-ji. Surrounded by nature and free-roaming deer, we’ll take our time exploring these historic sites while learning about Japanese history, Buddhism, and Shinto in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This tour is perfect for travelers who enjoy walking and want to experience Nara at a slower pace, combining culture, scenery, and local stories in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Perfect Trip in Nara
FROM$226/ per group
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Takashi M.
5.00 / 5
(63 reviews)
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Nara
8 hours
One Day Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara
Nara was once the ancient capital of Japan. There are many historical sites, artefacts, relics, temples and shrines. There is a proof that the capital flourished in the 8th century. Nara is also rich in nature. Mountains, primitive forests and parks enhance the attraction of Nara. This tour includes Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine, which are World Heritage Sites. We will also visit the Nara Park which is famous for deer. Let's enjoy the tour in Nara together !
One Day Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara
FROM$314/ per group
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Atsuko T.
4.96 / 5
(77 reviews)
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Nara
4 hours
Nara Highlights: Deer, Temples & Ancient History
Discover the ancient capital of Nara on a guided walking tour through Japan's first permanent capital. Meet the famous free-roaming deer of Nara Park, explore magnificent temples and shrines, and learn about the history, culture, and traditions that have shaped this UNESCO World Heritage city for over 1,300 years. From giant Buddha statues to lantern-lined pathways, this tour combines history, nature, and unforgettable encounters with Nara's beloved deer.
Nara Highlights: Deer, Temples & Ancient History
FROM$188/ per group
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Adam W.
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Nara
6 hours
One day trip of Nara Park
-Nara Park is famous and known as Deer Park, and more than one thousand deer roam freely in the park.-Numerous important temples, shrines, gardens and museums are within minutes of one another within the park.-The most famous sites are Todai-ji temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, and Kofuku-ji temple.-These temples and shrines were originally built in Nara period, 1,300 years ago.
One day trip of Nara Park
FROM$124/ per group
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Makoto Y.
4.94 / 5
(133 reviews)
Nara Day Trip Tours
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Nara
8 hours
Exploring Nara, Nara Pref
Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.
Exploring Nara, Nara Pref
FROM$283/ per group
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Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(77 reviews)
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Nara
6 hours
Nara Beginner’s Tour
This is a Nara tour to visit the highlights. We will meet at Nara Station or at your hotel in Nara. We will stop by: -Nara deer park -Kofukuji temple pagoda -Todaiji great buddha hall -Kasuga taisha shrine -Naramachi old housing area If you like me to pick you up at Kyoto or Osaka Hotel, please ask. Possibly time & price will change.
Nara Beginner’s Tour
FROM$226/ per group
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Kaori K.
4.96 / 5
(197 reviews)
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Nara
7 hours
Nara Highlights Day Tour: Ancient Capital & Sacred Deer
Experience Japan's ancient capital with sacred deer! You'll Visit: ・Nara Park - Feed over 1,000 friendly deer ・Todai-ji Temple - See the massive 15-meter Great Buddha ・Kofuku-ji Temple - Iconic five-story pagoda and treasures ・Higashimuki Shopping Street - Local shops and delicacies What to Expect: ・Unforgettable deer encounters ・ Ancient Buddhist insights ・ Stunning architecture ・ Perfect photo opportunities throughout Discover Nara's 1,300-year heritage with a local guide!
Nara Highlights Day Tour: Ancient Capital & Sacred Deer
FROM$88/ per group
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Miki K.
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Nara
8 hours
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto / Osaka : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer & Timeless Charm
Cute Deer, UNESCO World Heritage Temples, Hands-On Memories ! Enjoy a perfect balance of nature, culture, and creativity on this unforgettable day trip in Nara!
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto / Osaka : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer & Timeless Charm
FROM$471/ per group
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Nikki K.
5.00 / 5
(26 reviews)
Nara Off the Beaten Path Tours
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Nara
7 hours
Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
Asuka, the ancient political center, has been preserved. Not only historical structure such as Asuka dera, the oldest temple in Japan and "Ishibutai", mysterious huge stone tomb, but also tranquil village landscape must leave deep impression on you. "Tanada", terraced rice field, mountains and streams, old village houses will surely energize busy modern people. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful village, experience traditional Japanese natural dyeing,and visit the farmers' market.
Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
FROM$179/ per group
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Michiko T.
4.99 / 5
(97 reviews)
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Nara
4 hrs 30 mins
Walking along historical trail of Nara(3)
Yamanobe no Michi, "Old trail along the foot of the mountain" from Miwa shrine to Kasuga shrine, has been shown in the Kojiki," Records of Ancient Matters" the Japanese oldest history book ( beginning of 8 century ). The trip is a walking about the half of the trail between Tenri and Yanagimoto JR stations visiting historical spots including shrines and ancient tombs before 6 centuries
Walking along historical trail of Nara(3)
FROM$251/ per group
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Yasuhisa K.
4.99 / 5
(71 reviews)
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Nara
4 hours
Uji-tea plantation visit
We will visit Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.
Uji-tea plantation visit
FROM$134/ per group
Michiko T.
4.99 / 5
(97 reviews)
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Nara
4 hrs 30 mins
Walking along historical trail of Nara(2):
Nara area used to be a Capital of Japan for 80 years (Heijyoukyou;A.D.708-810).After transferring the Capital to Kyoto, Nara was remained as a center of Buddhism. Although many temples remained such as Todaiji and Kohukuji, many other temples have been established but abolished in its long history, then only stone Buddha images are remained as an evident of the history.
Walking along historical trail of Nara(2):
FROM$251/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.99 / 5
(71 reviews)
Nara Nature & Outdoor Tours
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Nara
5 hours
Asuka Walking or Cycling Tour
Asuka is the place where first unified state was established. It was a capital of Japan from 538 to 710. There are a lot of view point including ruins of the Imperial palace, ancient tombs, uniquely shaped stone structures throughout the area. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
Asuka Walking or Cycling Tour
FROM$157/ per group
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Yuri T.
4.52 / 5
(29 reviews)
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Nara
4 hrs 30 mins
Walking along historical trail of Nara(1):Samurai road
Walking along historical trail between Nara and Yagyu where was used to be the mecca of swordsmanship "Kenjyutu" during Edo era. As Yagyu family was a leader of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, one of the stile of Japanese swordsmanships, many samurais visited Yagu to learn the skill through the trail. You can enjoy such old trail thinking about samurai who were eager to improve the skill of swordsmanship.
Walking along historical trail of Nara(1):Samurai road
FROM$251/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.99 / 5
(71 reviews)
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Nara
4 hrs 30 mins
Walking along historical trail of Nara (4)
Second part of the "Yamanobe no michi"..The trip is a walking the trail between Sakurai and Yanagimoto JR stations. As the old palace of emperor "Makimuku" ( Some researchers believe that the site might be the old capital of Japan in 3 to 6 century with active trades and communication with Wei Dynasty of ancient China (A.D. 3rd century) , you can enjoy older historical spots along the trail.
Walking along historical trail of Nara (4)
FROM$251/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.99 / 5
(71 reviews)
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Nara
8 hours
Full-Day Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara
Come with me, certified interpreter-guide, to discover Yoshino, in the South of Nara prefecture! Surrounded by nature and inside mountains, Yoshino is the place to visit especially during the beautiful sakura season, better between April 13~15. But even out season, Yoshino is a high place of History, mostly with the Southern Imperial Court of Japan (14th century).
Full-Day Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara
FROM$408/ per group
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Mouloud H.
4.40 / 5
(15 reviews)
Nara Unique Experience Tours
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Nara
10 hours
Nara – Explore old Ancient Temples and Shrines, beautiful Tea Houses, Parks with unique Sika Deer.
My goal is for every guest to fully unwind. I value creating a calm, peaceful experience where you can escape the pressures of daily life. That’s why I design my tours to avoid large crowds and focus on a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
Nara – Explore old Ancient Temples and Shrines, beautiful Tea Houses, Parks with unique Sika Deer.
FROM$326/ per group
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Robert K.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
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Nara
7 hours
Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
First we will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' houses.Then I will take you to an traditional indigo-dyeing studio and help you to experience it.
Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
FROM$188/ per group
Michiko T.
4.99 / 5
(97 reviews)
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Nara
4 hours
Indigo dyeing experience and Yakushi-ji temple visit
Ai-zome, or indigo dyeing used to be very familiar with ordinary Japanese people, especially in Edo Period(16C to 19C). The beauty of the color is highly valued as "Japan Blue". You will experience at a studio called "Konya", the fine renovation of an old merchant's house in Yamato-koriyama city, a castle town. After that you will visit Yakushiji Temple. .
Indigo dyeing experience and Yakushi-ji temple visit
FROM$111/ per group
Michiko T.
4.99 / 5
(97 reviews)
Nara Kids & Family Friendly Tours
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Nara Tour Reviews
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Matthew K.
5 / 5
Aug 9, 2026
“Above and beyond in Nara!”
I had a great 1:1 tour of Nara with Akira. We saw all the historical highlights, and he is very passionate about all the history. Then, he treated me to an amazing eel lunch and even arranged for me to visit the Katsuoji temple north of Osaka when we were done. Above and beyond. Highly recommend. Thank you Akira!
Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed our private half-day tour in Nara, and I really appreciated the opportunity to have such a wonderful conversation with you. I also very much enjoyed the time we spent together exploring Nara. And please don’t mention it regarding taking you to your hotel in Osaka. I was simply happy to help. The transportation was quite inconvenient, so I was more than happy to do my best to make things easier for you and help you make the most of your limited time in Japan. I hope you had a wonderful rest of your trip and were able to enjoy the very best of Japan. I sincerely hope we will have another chance to meet again someday. Thank you once again, and I wish you all the best!
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Dagmar L.
5 / 5
Jul 24, 2026
“Very good and flexible”
We are a travel agent and booked Robert for a tour with our guests. The guests feedback was very good. Also our experience working with him was excellent. Very flexible, as well in timing as in visited places. The tour was totally arranged according to guests wisches. Thank you Robert.
Robert K.
Thank you so much for the truly wonderful feedback. I really enjoyed it! I'm so glad the guests had a unique experience in Kyoto.
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Roberta F.
5 / 5
Jul 2, 2026
“Very great guide showing all the key places ! ”
Miyu was our guide today and it was a joy to have a local that showed us all the key spots! She also brought us to see great shops where we bought lovely pottery! Great fun.
Miyu S.
Thank you so much for the lovely message! It was an absolute joy guiding you both today. I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the local spots and that you love the pottery! They will be a wonderful reminder of your trip. Have a safe and amazing rest of your journey!
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Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Nara. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary!
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