Nara Private Tours

“Exploring Nara (day trip from Osaka)”

We had the most amazing day exploring Nara with Masahisa - or Mike, as he likes to be called. He met us at the Osaka port and was such a lovely, energetic guide who knows Nara inside out, having lived there for many years. We caught the local train from Osaka to Nara, and Mike expertly navigated us through the crowds to all the best spots in Nara Park - even stopping along the way at Nakatanidou for some freshly made mochi (a must-try!). It was a big day of walking, but Mike smartly suggested we take the local shuttle bus between a few of the temples and shrines to give our legs a rest. Feeding the friendly deer (with crackers provided by Mike) was definitely a highlight, as was visiting the serene Yoshikien Japanese Garden. Lunch at a traditional soba noodle restaurant was another memorable moment - simple, authentic, and delicious. Mike is such a kind and generous guide who genuinely loves meeting people from around the world. His passion for sharing Japan’s history and culture made the day extra special. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Masahisa M.

(62 reviews)

Lisa Thank you again for visiting us from afar. Although our time together was limited, I sincerely hope you were able to touch at least a glimpse of the atmosphere of the ancient capital, Nara. Your visit brought back memories of my time in Perth. I still vividly recall a photo I took back then at the Pinnacles, where the dazzling contrast between the white sandy beach and the deep navy sky remains striking, even as the photo itself has aged. I forgot to mention this during your visit, but unlike Fremantle Prison, Nara will soon be home to Japan’s first luxury hotel utilizing a former prison designated as an Important Cultural Property. It is scheduled to open in 2026. Wishing you all a safe journey home. Thanks Masahisa

“2nd day tour”

It was our 2nd day tour with Akira, and it was as great as the first one. We get to visit a lot of temples and learned about the different types of Japanese gardens. Everything was amazing! Akira is an excellent guide

Akira F.

(6 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind review and your support. The time we spent together was truly wonderful, but because we learned and experienced so much, it felt like time passed far too quickly. I wish we could have had a little more time together. I truly look forward to seeing you again next time you visit Japan. Thank you once again!

“Delightful day in Nara!”

When spending a few days in Nara we were fortunate to book Kazue for her Tales of Nara tour. Her tour not only took us to all the main attractions, which were awesome, but she led us on a beautiful stroll through the forest to visit several smaller shrines away from the crowds. She also took us to a less visited but extremely important Temple in the heart of Nara. She was professional, relaxed, easy to communicate with in English and accommodating to our interests and willing to go with the flow. Highly recommend!