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Early Bird Deer Nara Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Nara Tour Guide - Miyu S.

Joined 2025

Miyu S.
5.00 / 5
(1 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

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
Nara Tour Guide - Miyu S.

Joined 2025

Miyu S.
5.00 / 5
(1 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

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.

Wendy H.

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.

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$271/ per group

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