Nara highlights with deer (from Kyoto)
Joined 2023
Only in Nara, you can get the surreal experience of seeing over 1,000 deer roaming around Japan's ancient capital. There is no doubt that a tour to Nara where I show you the best sights will make good stories to tell your family and friends about your vacation!
Also, during the tour I can take photos and videos of your fun memories and share them with you later (I have 10,000 followers on Instagram, so I am good at photos and movies).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel (in Kyoto)
Nara Park
We wander through Nara Park, known as the deer park due to the more than 1,000 free-roaming deer living there.
Todaiji Temple
The world’s largest wooden building and home to Japan’s biggest Buddha statue.
Kasuga Taisha
It's established in 768 AD and famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns donated by worshippers.
Naramachi
End your day with a stroll around Naramachi, a charming historic merchant district showcasing some exceptionally well-preserved ‘machiya’ town houses. If we have time we can enter some of these beautiful houses for free and get a peek at traditional Japanese residential architecture.
Ending Point
Farewell at the last spot or nearby 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
entrance fees,
meal
transportation fee
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi everyone! My name is Yuta!
Thanks for checking out my profile.
I've been living in Kyoto for over 4 years, and I love exploring and sharing the city's amazing history and culture with people from all over the world. During university, I spent over a year traveling around Europe, which helped me become fluent in English and German.
I studied at the University of Leipzig in Germany and got great experience through an internship there. My wife is German, so I'm always in an international environment, learning about different cultures.
Besides guiding tours, I'm also a social media influencer with over 10,000 Instagram followers. I love sharing interesting content about Japanese and German life, connecting with people globally, and showing off the beauty of Kyoto.
I offer custom tours for individuals and groups, making sure each experience is unique and special. With my deep knowledge of Kyoto's historical sites and architecture, I'll make your visit to Japan's ancient capital fun and enlightening.
During our tour, I'll share cool historical insights and stories about the places we visit, helping you understand Japan's past and its connection to the present. I'm friendly and attentive, so I'll make sure you have a great time in Japan!
Feel free to message me if you have any questions about your trip to Japan!
Hope to see you soon on one of my tours.
Reviews
“Highlights of Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Yuta in Kyoto. He picked us up at the Cruise Terminal in Kobe at 8 o’clock, although he lives in Kyoto and has 1 1/2 hours to go to come to Kobe. He spoke very good German language and did show us a lot of interesting places in Kyoto. We had lunch together in an original Japanese restaurant…very good. We can highly recommend him as German speaking Tour guide. Thanks for a great day!
Yuta I.
Hi Matthias!! Thank you for your kind words! I really enjoyed our day in Kyoto together. The tonkatsu we had for lunch was delicious, and I’m glad you liked the secret temple—it’s one of my favorite hidden spots. I appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Japan!
“Wunderbarer Tag”
Ich habe Yuta für eine Solo Tour bei meinem ersten Aufenthalt in Kyoto gebucht. Und es hat sich wirklich gelohnt. Yuta hat vorab schon ein paar Fragen zu meinen Wünschen und Vorlieben gestellt und daher die Tour individualisiert. Er spricht wirklich gut deutsch und ist eine sehr sympathische Person. Er hat immer wieder kleine, hilfreiche Informationen z.B. zum öffentlichen Nahverkehr einfließen lassen. Das hat mir sehr geholfen. Ich hatte daher einen wunderbaren und informativen Tag mit Yuta!
Yuta I.
Hallo, Sabrina! Vielen Dank, dass du an meiner Tour teilgenommen hast. Dein Interesse an so vielen verschiedenen Themen hat die Tour unglaublich bereichert und viel Spaß gemacht! Ich wünsche dir weiterhin eine wunderbare Reise durch Japan!! Yuta
“Ein sch?ner Tag in Kyoto”
Yuta hat uns für einen Tag Kyoto nähergebracht. Die vorgeschlagene Tour war genau was wir gesucht haben. Er hat uns die berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und sehr interessant über diese und das Leben in Japan berichtet. Yuta’s Deutschkenntnisse sind sehr gut und wir hatten viel Spaß miteinander. Da es ein sehr heißer Tag war, hat er sich super um unser persönliches Wohlergehen gekümmert. Wir können Yuta als Reiseführer gerne weiterempfehlen. Liebe Grüße und vielen Dank noch mal von Anja und Heidi.
Yuta I.
vielen Dank für eure liebe Nachricht! Es freut mich wirklich, dass Sie die Tour durch Kyoto genossen haben! Es war auch für mich eine tolle Zeit mit Ihnen. Ihre Fragen und das Interesse an Japan haben mir viel Spaß gemacht. Ich freue mich, dass mein Deutsch euch geholfen hat und wir uns gut verständigen konnten. Wenn Sie wieder nach Japan kommen, würde ich mich sehr freuen, Ihnen wieder zu sehen. Vielen Dank!
$352/ per group
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