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Early Bird Deer Nara Tour
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Joined 2025
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!
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.
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.
Toudaiji temple
The inside has a big Buddha about 15 feet tall.
The building is biggest wooden building in the world.
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.
Kofukuji temple
This temple has a pagoda and there are deer.
Lunch
Somewhere for lunch, I have many restaurant recommendations.
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
Guiding fee
Price for the entrance fee guide and guest
Toudaiji Temple is 800 yen per person and Kasugataisha Shrine is 500 yen per person.
Lunch for the guide and the guest
Transportation fee guide and guest
(bus one way 250yen)
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
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
Natalie W.
“Thanks Miyu! ***** Nice tour guide! ”
Hired Miyu to take us around Nara and Arashiyama over two days. We are a family of four with two kids: 3 and 9. Miyu met us at our hotel in Kyoto and we took public transportation to both areas for the day. She was on time, courteous and adapted to our needs. Would recommend!
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Miyu S.
Natalie Thank you for joining my tour and giving a review. I am happy to hear that. If you come to Japan, feel free to text me! I'll show you around again! Miyu
Wendy H.
“Kyoto, highly recommended”
We had the pleasure of spending a full day touring Kyoto with Miyu and it was truly an exceptional experience. From the very beginning, Miyu impressed us with her good English skills, her professionalism, and her ability to make the day both engaging and enjoyable. She is also a native Japanese speaker and a resident of Kyoto so was able to translate and communicate with the locals. Her knowledge of Kyoto’s historic sites is outstanding—she not only shared the history and cultural significance of each location but also brought the stories to life in a way that felt personal and memorable. Beyond the well-known landmarks, Miuy took us to hidden corners of the city that we would never have discovered on our own. One of the highlights was a tucked-away ramen shop that became an instant favorite of our trip. What really set this tour apart was Miyu’s flexibility and thoughtful recommendations. She tailored the itinerary to match our interests and made sure we got the most out of our time. At the end of the tour, she went above and beyond by giving us valuable tips on what to see and do during the rest of our stay in Kyoto. We felt we absolutely got our money’s worth and more. For anyone looking for a guide who combines deep cultural knowledge, local food expertise, and a warm, approachable personality, we cannot recommend Miuy highly enough. Whether you’re traveling individually or with a small group, booking a day with her will be one of the best decisions you make in Kyoto.
Miyu S.
Thank you for joining the tour. I could spend a wonderful time with you. If you come to Japan again or your friend come to Japan, please send me a message. I will guide you again:) If you have a question about Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto,Nara, Kobe etc…)whatever ask me, I will help you.
$258/ per group
More tours by Miyu S.
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ONE PIECE Temple and Shrine
Kyoto is famous for temples, shrines, and History. If you like ONE PIECE, it is better to go to a temple or shrine related to ONE PIECE. Not only ONE PIECE side, I will introduce Kyoto history, and we will drop by the ONE PIECE Shop in Kyoto.
ONE PIECE Temple and Shrine
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Enjoy Nintendo for Kids and Gamers
Kyoto is famous for its temples and shrines. If you go with kids, it's hard to have an interest in history for kids. Kyoto has Nintendo headquarters. If you are a fan of Nintendo games, I recommend this tour of places related to Nintendo, led by a storyteller. We will drop by Pokémon Center, the Nintendo Shop, and the Used Toys Shop. You can enjoy shopping also.
Enjoy Nintendo for Kids and Gamers
Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Nara
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Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, Todaiji - Temple, kasura shrine. And local Conners !
Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
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One day tour in Nara
Highlights of the tour are feeding deers in Nara Park and overwhelmed by the great Budha, Daibutu. Tour also visits several historcal sites. As all historical sites are located in the Nara park, we will mainly walk through the park ( 5~8km ) The tour also can customized in line with the customer's interest, historical sites, cultural sites or shopping.
One day tour in Nara
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Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
Through this tour you will be intrigued with the charm of Buddhist statuary, which represents people's wishes and prayers. Figures of statues vary according to the development of eras from Asuka period to Muromachi period. At the same time you can visit Nara Park, where you can feed deer. Also you can visit a nice sake tasting place after the tour if you like.
Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
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Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
(Highlights) The Great Buddha of Nara is a magnificent structure weighing some 500 tons. Originally built in 752 AD, the stature is 15.9 meters high excluding the pedestal and its face 4.8 meters long. Subsequently, it was damaged by natural disasasters, fires and wars and was repaired several times. It was completely rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1867). You will be amazed at the splendid image of the Great Buddha calmly seated on the pedestal with the look of a perfect repose and passionless calm. His right hand shows mercy and left hand, the wisdom of the universe. The building housing this huge image, The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, is the largest existing wooden structure in the world, having an area of 54 meters by 49 meters and a height of 45 meters. It was burned down by a fire twice, but was rebuilt in the Edo period. (How to enjoy) You will be amazed at how huge the Buddha image is. Immerse yourself in the solemn atmosphere it creates amid the odor of burning incense, wonder at the ancient technology and the wisdom and the devotion of people. After all, you will never end up not being deeply impressed with the aura the "Daibutsu-sama" Great Buddha emits. Everywhere around the Great Buddha Hall, in the meantime, you can enjoy mixing with tame deer which do you no harm but ask you for food, "shika-sembei", which is being sold at the nearby stalls for 150 yen a pack containing some 50 grams of the deer food. You will feel very happy feeding, stroking and hugging the cute animal whose number exceeds, perhaps, 100. (Others) The transportation fare between Kyoto and Nara on a Kintetsu train is 620 yen (plus 510 yen if you take a limited express train). The entrance fee to Todaiji temple is 600 yen.
Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
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