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Early Bird Deer Nara Tour

Early Bird Deer Nara Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Miyu S.

4.94 / 5

(18 reviews)

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Nara

English, Japanese (Native)

5 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Miyu S.)

Up to 8 people

Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destinations, which means it gets crowded during the day.

Dodge the biggest crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience of the ancient Japanese capital on this early-morning, private tour.

Admire landmarks such as Toudaiji Temple and Nara Park, and Naramachi, home to free-roaming deer, while learning about the rich history of this sacred place.

Itinerary

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

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

Kintetsu Nara station

- In front of the Gyoki statue fountain. If you want to change the meeting point at JR Nara station or your hotel, please send me a message.

08:00 AM

Nara Park

Nara Park has 1400 deer.

If you want to pet or feed them, you can do it.

You can get crackers for only 200yen.

08:30 AM

Toudaiji temple

The inside has a big Buddha about 15 feet tall.

The building is biggest wooden building in the world.

10:00 AM

Kasugataisha Shrine

Kasugataisha shrine has 3000 lanterns.

The outside is 2000. The inside is 1000.

You go inside, and it is so dark and the lanterns are lighting up.

11:00 AM

Kofukuji temple

This temple has a pagoda and there are deer.

11:30 AM

Lunch

Somewhere for lunch, I have many restaurant recommendations.

12:30 PM

Naramachi area

Nara has many machiya.

Machiya is a more than 100 years traditional style of Japanese house.

It's not a busy hidden area for tourists.

We can go inside. You can find a kimono sandal, old toy museum, and good cafe etc…

Ending Point

JR Nara station or Kintetsu Nara 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

What‘s included

Guiding fee

What‘s not included

・Meals: * Lunch: Budget around 2,000 yen per person.

• Guide's Meals: I kindly ask that you cover the cost of my meals when we eat together during the tour.

• Transportation: I also ask for 2,000 yen in cash on the day of the tour to cover my travel expenses.

Tour Important Information

- This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

- Naramachi is a lot of stores that closed on Thursdays.

- If your pace is slow, we will go to Kasugataisha Shrine or Naramachi. We have the possibility that we can’t go both. If you want to go to both, I can extend the tour.

- If your hotel is in Kyoto or Osaka, I will extend the tour by one hour.

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 2025

Miyu S.

4.94 / 5

(18 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Miyu S.

I'm Miyu. I'm from Osaka.

I studied abroad US for 4 months.

I'm working as a tour guide in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara for 4years.

If you are with kids, old people no problem.

My youngest guest is 0 years old. My oldest guest is over 90years old.

If you wanna change your plan during the tour.

No problem!

This is a private tour. I can change the destinations whenever you want.

I like history, anime, and games.

I like to see many people from all over the world.

Reviews

Martand N.

5 / 5

Jun 21, 2026

Osaka a day tour

Jun 21, 2026

Osaka

5 hours

Customized

“Family friendly guide ”

Miyu s is a very family friendly and knowledgeable guide. Moving around in train was very easy and fast. She also knows good places to have authentic sushi. It was a fun one day trip around Osaka for our family

Miyu S.

Thank you for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure guiding your family around Osaka. Let me know the next time you're in Japan—I'd love to show you around again!

Sonali M.

4 / 5

May 30, 2026

Early Bird Deer Nara Tour

May 30, 2026

Nara

6 hours

“Nara visit”

Miyu was pleasant and helpful . She gave enough explanation during the tour

Miyu S.

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the insights helpful. It was a pleasure having you, and I wish you a safe and amazing journey ahead!

Jeff P.

5 / 5

May 24, 2026

Enjoy Nintendo for Kids and Gamers

May 24, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Kyoto Tour + Nintendo!”

Despite being rained on for our day trip to Kyoto, Miyu showed us a lot of very interesting things, especially about the Nintendo company there. Her Nintendo knowledge is unparalleled, and was able to show us a bunch of different interesting places. She also had some good recommendations for food while we were there. The day ended at the Nintendo Museum where we learned quite a bit about the history. A very fun day!

Miyu S.

I'm happy to hear that! I'm a big Nintendo fan too! I hope you enjoy playing the Hanafuda (traditional Japanese playing cards).