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Nara Private Tour - Nara Park
Nara Park
Nara Private Tour - Big Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Temple
Big Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Temple
Nara Private Tour - Kohfukuji Temple
Kohfukuji Temple

5 Highlights in Nara in 6 hours

Highlights
Nara Tour Guide - Haru Y.

Joined 2026

Haru Y.
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Nara
English, Japanese (Native)
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Haru Y.)
Up to 15 people

Nara is the 1st capital of Japan to have been built on a large scale.

And in Nara Park, there are many scenic places & historic interests.

In this tour, we will go to 5 popular sites in Nara Park, including 3 World Heritage Sites ( 2 Buddhism Temples & 1 Shinto Shrine).

About 1,000 deer are another highlight here.

It is so much fun to feed them biscuits.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kintetsu Nara Station

- Kintetsu Nara Station is about 5 minutes' walk to Nara Park. Statue Gyoki is a popular meeting place. Kintetsu Nara Station is under the ground. Go upstairs from Exit No.2. You will find this statue.

09:10 AM

Go to Kohfukuji Temple by walk

09:20 AM

Kohfukuji Temple (Admission : JY500/Adult)

This temple was built about 1,300 years ago by the most powerful nobles, Fujiwara Clan. This temple is the family temple of this clan. There are many cultually important Buddhism statues. These statues are displayed in the National Treasure Hall (Admission : JY900/Adult)

10:00 AM

Go to Todaiji Temple by bus

10:20 AM

Todaiji Temple (Admission : JY 800/Adult)

This temple was built by the powerful emperor about 1,300 years ago.

He was much dedicated to Buddhism and built this temple to pray for the peace of the country and happiness of people.

The big statue of Buddha of this temple is the highlight in Nara.

11:00 AM

Go to Nigatsu-do Hall by walk (About 15 minutes' mild walk-up)

11:20 AM

Nigatsu-do Hall (Admission : Free)

This temple is the small sub-temple of Todaiji Temple and is about the same level as the rooftop of this temple.

Here, we can see a panoramic view of Nara City.

11:50 AM

Go to Kasuga Taisha Shrine by walk

12:10 PM

Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Admission : JY700/Adult)

This shrine was built about 1,300 years ago by the most powerful nobles, Fujiwara Clan. This shrine is the family shrine of this clan. The highlight of this shrine is about 3,000 lanterns ( About 2,000 stone lanterns & 1,000 hanging lanterns). Deer in Nara are guardians & messengers of this shrine.

01:00 PM

Go to Kintetsu Nara Station by bus.

01:10 PM

Lunch (JY 1,500 to 2,000/adult)

Nara Park is very big but there are very few restaurants.

Around Kintetsu Nara Station, there are about 30 to 40 restaurants.

01:40 PM

Go to Naramachi by walk

02:00 PM

Naramachi (Admission : Free)

Naramachi is the old town of merchants. Now, some of houses of merchants have changed to the cool cafe and restaurants, and others still continues the operation.

We can go inside the old house of the merchant. (Koshi-no-Ie, house of lattice).

02:40 PM

Go back to Kintetsu Nara Station by walk

Ending Point

Kintetsu Nara Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Public transportaiton fee for guide

・Lunch for guide

・Other costs related to guide

What‘s not included

・Public transportation fee for guests (Approx. JY 1,000/Adult)

・Entrance fee for guests ( Approx. JY2,000/Adult)

・Lunch for guests (JY 1,500 to 2,000/adult)

・Taxi fare

・Other costs related to guests

Tour Important Information

・This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable

dress & shoes.

・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other

dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

I am a freelance guide interpreter and available everyday, if the day is not booked.

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
Nara Tour Guide - Haru Y.

Joined 2026

Haru Y.
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Haru Y.

Hello, I am Haruhiko.

I was born in the year 1957 in Hyogo and was brought up there before entering the university.

I graduated from university in Osaka. After graduating the university, I worked as international sales people for about 45 years.

My job was to go to foreign countries and sell our products to foreign customers.

I went to about 20 countiries about 200 times.

Throught these business trips, I talked much with lots of foreign people not only about business matters but also private and other matters. I have found it will make my experiences wider and make my knolwdge deeperto talk with people with different culture, hisotry and backgound.


My hobby is to go to Buddhism temples, Shinto Shrines & Castles and to learn about culture & history of this country. I began to think that how it is interesting to introduce them to foreign people.


I got the License of Guide Interpreter (English) and began to guide in the year 2022.

My favorite area of guide is Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara Osaka & Hyogo.

I have guided these areas about 500 times.

If you have a chance to come to Kansai Area, why doon't you join my area !!

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Thank you.


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