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Deep in Nara by car ~ Off the beaten track ~
In the southern part of Nara Prefecture, you will see more ancient and diverse cultural and historical ruins, temples, shrines, and views. Please enjoy the ancient atmosphere off the beaten track.
Meeting Point
At your hotel or train station in Nara Prefecture
- We can meet at the train station or in the lobby of your hotel
Hasedera Temple
It has a nickname, Flower Temple. You will enjoy flowers in every season. It has an ancient history and dynamic wooden buildings.
Abe Monju-in
It is a temple that has beautiful traditional buildings on a beautiful pond.
Imaicho Town
This is listed as an Important Traditional Buildings area. In the late medieval era, it was built as a powerful Ikko Sect town. The whole town is well-preserved. You can see the people's lives from four hundred years ago.
Lunch
There is a nice casual restaurant in Imaicho. They also serve some traditional sweets,
Ofusa Kannon
You will see some local beliefs for Kannon (Bodhisattva) and beautiful flowers like roses.
Horyuji, Chuguji, Horinji and cosmos garden
Horyu-ji Temple is the oldest wooden building in the world.
It has many important things (national treasures) and was first listed as a World Heritage Site in Japan.
Along with Chuguji, they have extraordinarily beautiful Buddha statues. Worth a visit.
Ending
At your hotel or train station
Ending Point
Your hotel or train station in Osaka
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Inclusions & Exclusions
National licensed guide fee
Vehicle expenses (fuel, accident insurance, highway tolls, parking fees, and other maintenance fees)
Air-conditioned vehicle (5 seater Volkswagen Golf 8 with safety equipment)
Hotel or train station pick up and drop off
Insurance except for car accident
Lunch or tea for you and the guide
Entrance fees (approx. 4000 yen per person; no guide is required)
Tour Important Information
I will use my car for our tour.
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 Reviews
Lynette M.
Visiting Nara from Osaka ～truly the must-see place in Japan～
“Amazing place with excellent guide”
Our guide Shuji took excellent care of our family. He was very considerate planning the tour so the children and adults can enjoy the place. He made suggestions so it was easy for the kids to navigate (5 and 7 years old). He recommended which place to eat and advice us which place to avoid. He was very patient answering my nephew's questions about fishing! Unfortunately it rained but it was towards the end of our tour. We would highly recommend our guide Shuji. Thank you for the wonderful tour. Lynette and family ( Philippines)
Shuji O.
(15 reviews)Thank you for your kind review. We visited Nara considering the sudden heavy rain and the condition of 5 and 7-year-old children. The most challenging thing for me was the series of questions from 7-year-old boys about fishing. Yes, I also had a pleasant day in Nara. Thank you very much. See you sometime.
“Great Day with Shuji”
We had a great day visiting Himeji and its garden with Shuji. He was very accommodating and discreet. It was a perfect day!
Shuji O.
(15 reviews)Thank you for the wonderful review. As you suggested starting early, we were able to enjoy Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden during the cooler hours. And we got amazing seats for lunch. It really was a lovely tour. I would love to go on a tour with you all anytime. I hope you enjoy the tours for the rest of your stay in Japan.
“Shuji is Great!”
We spent a day with Shuji in Kyoto and went at the end with him to Osaka where he lives. It was a great day. He is very knowlegeeable about Japanese history and culture (he taught world history before retiring). His Englsh is great. The Kyoto part was exploring three temples that were further out and we might have missed without his guidance. Osaka was a brief tour of the central area, including the night life and street food. He recommended a great restaurant for us after. Highly recommended. Kent and Luca
Shuji O.
(15 reviews)Dear Kent and Luca, Thank you so much for the great review. We really had a wonderful time. Since you had already visited many places in Kyoto, I was able to take you to my most favorite hidden gems. And thank you very much for your barrage of jokes! I hope I can see both of you again. Shuji O.
