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Nara Beginner’s Tour

Nara Beginner’s Tour

Day Trip

Joined 2018

Kaori K.

4.96 / 5

(185 reviews)

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Nara

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaori K.)

Up to 6 people

This is a Nara tour to visit the highlights. We will meet at Nara Station or at your hotel in Nara. We will stop by:

-Nara deer park

-Kofukuji temple pagoda

-Todaiji great buddha hall

-Kasuga taisha shrine

-Naramachi old housing area

If you like me to pick you up at Kyoto or Osaka Hotel, please ask.

Possibly time & price will change.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Nara Station

- Meet at JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara station. If you need Osaka or Kyoto hotel to meet and go to Nara together, please ask me.

Kofukuji temple Pagoda

Walk through Kofukuji temple.

Here famous 5th pagoda you can see

Nara deer park

Walk through Nara deer park

Enjoy feeding deers

Todaiji temple

Todaiji great buddha statue hall

800yen p/p

Kasuga taisha shrine

Nara the most famous shrine, Kasuga taisha shrine

Naramachi

Old housing area walk

Ending Point

At your hotel or 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

-Guide fee

What‘s not included

-Transportation fee

-Entrance fee (900yen)

-Lunch

Tour Important Information

Walk long distance.

If you have any request about walking, please feel free to ask.

Important message from the supplier

NOTICE: I’m an English only tour guide.

My Spanish & Chinese are conversation level.

I am sorry for people looking for Spanish OR Chinese tour guide.

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 2018

Kaori K.

4.96 / 5

(185 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaori K.

Hello! My name is Kaori.

When I was young I was interested in tourism.

I was studying and working as tour conductor around Kanto area in Japan.

I lived abroad from my early 20s to mid 30s.

Australia, Taiwan, Central America, Great Britain, Spain and Italy.

Now I came back and live in Osaka where I was born.

The reason why I applied for the tour guide is because I was pleased when I guided my foreign friends around Japan.

Me personally love traveling a lot.

Especially trekking in the mountains and MTB trip by myself!

I’ve done El Camino De Santiago in Spain 4times!

Camino francés, Vía de la plata, Camino Norte, Camino de Madrid, Camino de San Salvador, Camino primitivo.

I’ve done Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, too.

I’ve travelled around Morocco, Greece and Italy by MTB :)

I love adventure!

I love to look up sightseeing informations and listen to the story of travelers!

In japan I also lived in several different prefectures such as Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Tokyo, Kanagawa.

I might be able to guide you not only popular touristic sites but also to local hidden sights!

Please focus things what you like and want!!

I promise to do my best to organize a tour that is consistent with your interests!

Thank you for paying attention for my self-introduction.

I’m looking forward to see you soon.

LOVE

Kaori

Reviews

Julius S.

5 / 5

Jan 28, 2026

Kyoto beginner’s tour

Jan 28, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Highly recommended!”

Our family enjoyed the tour with Kaori very much. We loved the walking around and especially trying out those things that only a local would know.

Kaori K.

Hi Julius :)) Thank you for your comment! I was very happy to share the time with your sweet family :) You all energetic, curious and respect for life in Japan :)) Wish you had unforgettable time here in Kyoto! Hope to see you again!! Kaori

Francois D.

5 / 5

Jan 11, 2026

Kyoto tour for Francois

Jan 11, 2026

Kyoto

5 hours

Customized

“A wonderful reunion with Kaori—this time in Kyoto!”

After a fantastic experience with Kaori in Osaka three years ago, we were absolutely delighted to reconnect with her for tours in Kyoto and Kobe. It was a true pleasure to see her again; it felt less like a formal tour and more like catching up with a dear friend while exploring new cities. Kaori is incredibly adaptable and can seamlessly adjust the itinerary to meet our needs. We highly recommend her tours to anyone looking for a personal and professional experience. Who knows—perhaps we will catch up with her again in a few years if we return. Thank you for everything, Kaori!

Kaori K.

Hi Francois :) it was very nice to see you again! Last tour 3years ago was also new years holiday time (31 Dec) so we had limited spot to visit but hung around Osaka all day was unforgettable for me, too. This time, Kyoto & Kobe,,,, even you’ve been to Kyoto before but I’m glad to explore somewhere you’ve never been to :)) And Kobe! I’m so happy you could find good Sake!! It was fun time again! Thank you for sharing your time with me :) Wish we have another chance in the future! See you again!! Kaori

Daniel O.

5 / 5

Dec 25, 2025

Kyoto half day tour for Daniel’s family

Dec 25, 2025

Kyoto

5 hours

Customized

“Excellent guide for our first day in Kyoto”

Kaori is an outstanding guide. She communicated really well ahead of the tour, keeping us informed of weather conditions and willing to adjust time to avoid rain (we ended up starting earlier than planned). She was very attentive and willing to adjust the pace for our 9yo. She was also knowledgeable and kept the tour very interesting. Her English is very good. And more than trying to describe all her many positive points, I would say that I would not hesitate to hire Kaori in the future - I would highly recommend her if you looking for a guide in Kyoto.

Kaori K.

Hi Daniel :) Thank you for your prompt review! I’m glad that your first day of Kyoto is not miserably rain (only a little bit!) I was worried your 2nd day for hiking today ;(( Wish you had another great day :) Your daughter is very strong and did all walking! I’m proud of her :D Thank you for sharing your special day with me and wish you have chance to be back to Japan and explore other cities! You’re always welcome! Kaori