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Let's enjoy your One-day Nara Tour!
Joined 2019
One-day Nara Tour would be personalized according to your interests and preferences. If you don't like the busy sightseeing spots, I'm happy to suggest the suitable itinerary for you on your requests. Let's enjoy your own tour to experience a wider variety of cultures in Nara!
The meeting time would be flexible based on your schedule, for example, 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM would be available.
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Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO’s Lobby on the Second Floor near JR Kyoto Station Central Gate
- HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO is located at the North of JR Kyoto Station.
JR Central Entrance of Kyoto station
Our meeting place is JR Kyoto Station Central ticket gate or your Hotel lobby near JR Kyoto Station at 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM.
To-dai-ji Temple which enshrines the Great Buddha statue
Let's experience pretty different culture and tradition at the Great Buddha in To-dai-ji Temple.
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Let's walk around Green Forest in Kasuga Grand Shrine, which is beautifully decorated with plenty of stone and hanging lanterns.
Nara Park
Let's take a picture and make a video of lots of cute deers in the Nara Park. We can feed them out of our hands.
Yo-shiki-en or the Japanese-style garden
Let's walk around and cool off at the the Japanese-style garden.
JR Central Entrance of Kyoto station
Ending Point
JR Central Entrance of Kyoto station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up within Kyoto-city
Lunch, Entrance fee (about 500 JPY/place), Transportation fare
Tour Important Information
Your itinerary can be customized according to your preference and interest.
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What can you expect for this tour?
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This tour is for those who want to go around Nara within one day, or 7 hours. We will use the public transport like bus, train and taxi.
Your itinerary can be customized according to your preference and interest.
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Sample Itinerary :
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・Kyoto station -> To-dai-ji Temple -> Kasuga Grand Shrine -> Nara Park -> Yo-shiki-en (the Japanese-style garden) ->Kyoto station
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Tohru S.
Welcome to Kyoto! My name's Tohru. Please call me Toh-ru or Toh-ru-san. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born and grew up in Kyoto, so I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions in Kyoto. If you would like to enjoy walking around Kyoto in YUKATA or KIMONO, I'll be happy to prepare it for you in advance.
Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city visited by lots of foreign tourists every year. I can offer you unique experiences in this beautiful city, which can include visits to traditional Japanese gardens, ancient temples and shrines designated as world heritage sites, authentic Japanese cultural experiences such as exploring the traditional townhouse called MACHIYA, the food market called NISHIKI, shopping arcades and fantastic museums. With a flexible approach, I can help you personalize your agenda.
When you have a chance to visit Kyoto, please contact me anytime and anywhere!
I'll be looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.
See you soon!
Certified as
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
- Itinerary Control Manager
- Kyoto Expert Certification 2nd grade
Reviews
“Half day private tour of Kyoto for four people”
Tohru San chose three sites that represents Kyoto. All three were accessible via train around the city. In order of preference my favorite was 1. Bambo Grove in Arashiyama 2. Golden Pavilion Temple 3. Fushimi Inari Shrine Overall a nice time.
Tohru S.
(10 reviews)Dear Adam-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so open-minded and friendly that I could spend a great time with your family in Kyoto. Hope you will have a great day in Japan. Best wishes!
“Nice walk on a hot day”
Perfect decision for a one day visit in Kyoto. Tohru was a patient and kind guide and we were very satisfied with this tour. Would recommend to everybody.
Tohru S.
(10 reviews)Dear Karmen-san, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could spend a great time with you. Best wishes!
“Kyoto tour”
We had a very fulfilling day exploring Kyoto w Tohru. He prepared a full agenda using our desired sites. His knowledge of each item on our itinerary made the experience much more interesting. He maneuvered around the area using many interesting short cuts that gave it a locals feel. His sense of humor was the extra touch! I would call Tohru again anytime. 5 stars.
Tohru S.
(10 reviews)Dear Louis-san, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could spend a great time with you. Best wishes!
$259/ per group
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