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Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - A short break on the way
A short break on the way
Nara Private Tour - Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - A short break on the way
A short break on the way
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Yakushiji-Temple, Nara
Yakushiji-Temple, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - In front of Hall of Visions (Yumedono), Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
In front of Hall of Visions (Yumedono), Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Horyu-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Yakushi-ji Ttemple, Nishino-kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Toshodai-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Toshodai-ji Temple, Nishino kyo, Nara
Nara Private Tour - Yakushiji-Temple, Nara
Yakushiji-Temple, Nara

Exploring Nishino-Kyo, Nara

Day Trip
Nara Tour Guide - Masahisa M.

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(76 reviews)
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Nara
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Masahisa M.)
Up to 15 people

There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 3 UNESCO heritages (3 temples) in this tour.


Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)

09:00 AM

At your hotel lobby

To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day

10:30 AM

Yakushi-ji Temple, started building in 680 and completed in 698

We take you to Osaka METRO station to lead Kintetsu Namba station whichever METRO station closer to your hotel. If you stay in Kyoto or Nara, we can save 30 ~ 45 min travel by train to Kintetsu Nishino-Kyo Station. 10 min walk from Nishino-Kyo station to Yakushi-Ji temple.

11:30 AM

Toshodai-ji Temple, started building in 759 and completed in 810

Toshodai-ji Temple locates 10 min walk to the north from Yakushi-ji Temple.

02:00 PM

Horyu-ji Temple, built in 607

05:00 PM

End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. Will arrive at your hotel by 16:30 or earlier if you stay in Nara.

Ending Point

At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = city of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)

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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

Included:

*Guide fee, hotel pick up fee in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.

Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Admission fees, tickets for the guide as might be incurred at temples, shrines or the like.

*Meals, drinks or the like for the guide during the tour

*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan

*Gratuity

What‘s not included

Not included:

*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide.

*Tickets for Universal Studio Japan, museum or the like for the guide as might be required at private or public entertainment facilities.

Tour Important Information

A scenic tour exploring, touching and feeling the area in 7th to 8th Century in Japan, a birth district of Japan

* Construction of Yakushi-ji was started at the bequest of Emperor Tenmu, whose hope was to bring about the Empress’s recovery from

Illness in 680.

* Toshodai-ji Temple was founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin in 759 as a place for teaching the Ritsu sect of Buddhism.

* Horyu-ji temple, constructed in 607, is the world oldest wooden structure, by the Emperor of the time and Prince Shotoku.


- IMPORTANT -

Not suitable for tours with infants, children, senior people, wheelchairs and strollers.

Please be quiet and respectful in Temples, Shrines

Please remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Temples, Shrines

Please not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects

Please not to take pictures where prohibited in Temples, Shrines

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 - Masahisa M.

Joined 2017

Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(76 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Masahisa M.

Lived in Chicago (5 years), Toronto (1 year), Singapore (2 years), Indonesia (4 years) and Birmingham, UK (11 years) to construct business platform, now retired after 40

years employment in Japan. Dynamic tour guide who develops many different ways along with rich experience overseas to entertain large or small tour groups. Enjoys the interaction with tour groups, very strong group presentation and communication skills, finds each guest question as an opportunity to learn anything new. Constantly learning information about each tour spot to enhance tours. Guided 9,581 guests all over the world across Japan as of June 30, 2026 since Feb 2015.

Reviews

Wonderful and packed with experiences.

Masahisa was an extremely professional guide who provided us with all the information we needed about the various places we visited. We had a great time, and even though the itinerary was quite full, the day passed pleasantly, including for our two teenagers, aged 14 and 16. Masahisa was also very friendly and personable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. In addition, he provided us with plenty of useful information and suggestions in advance, which helped us organize the rest of our trip more effectively. Highly recommended!

Federico F.

Masahisa M.

Federico It was a great pleasure guiding your family in Kyoto, and I am truly grateful that you chose to visit our ancient capital during your journey from Rome. I hope the time we spent together offered even a small glimpse into the court culture that once flourished in Kyoto. I also enjoyed meeting your wonderful children. Please give them my warm regards. One day, I hope to visit Sicily—the only region of Italy I missed to visit by this time. Wishing you and your family all the best. Warm regards Masahisa

Wonderful!!

From the very beginning of the process Masahisa was very generous with his time, providing plethora of practical information & advise ( not only for our tour with him, but for our overall stay in Japan). His organizational skills, punctuality & professionalism made our tour very efficient. His sense of humor, in depth knowledge of history & tons of interesting & unusual facts made a big difference in how we spent the day. Small gestures of generosity (one of them, getting deer treats in advance) were very touching. Thank you very much & hope to use your services again!!

Ena S.

Masahisa M.

Ena I hope the long walk through Nara Park was not too tiring for you. It was wonderful to welcome you back to Nara after 11 years. I would be delighted to hear how the city felt on your second visit. I sincerely hope that the rest of your trip in Japan will be memorable and that you both return home safely. Thank you again for visiting us from afar all the way. Thanks Masahisa

Exploring Osaka

We booked Mike for Osaka tour after we had an amazing tour a few days earlier in Kyoto. Once again very thoughtful itinerary was planned for us to take into the the Museum, Tenjin Shopping Street, Kiromon Market Dotonbori street for lunch. A highlight was Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and a delightful tram ride. Another memorable day with Mike exploring Osaka.

Nino T.

Masahisa M.

Nino Thank you so much for traveling such a long way to visit Japan. I feel honored to have guided you in Kyoto and Osaka, and I’m very happy to know the tours added something meaningful to your trip. Please take home many wonderful memories, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Thanks Masahisa

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