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NARA - A Tailor-Made experience for you
Nara was the first capital of Japan which held great imperial and religious power. Today, this city is famous for its amazing UNESCO monuments, such as the massive 15 meter tall copper Buddha. Located one hour away from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara is easily accessible by JR trains. Nara is also well-known for the 1300 sacred deer walking freely around the park.
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Kyoto or Nara
Walk through Kofukuji temple
Say hello to deer at Nara Park
Todaiji temple
Nigatsudo Hall for the amazing view
Lunch break at a local restaurant
Visit the Naramachi area to see the old streets and nice museums
Walk back to the station (You can buy souvenirs on the way back. There are a lot of shops around the station.)
Go back to Kyoto station by train
Ending Point
At JR Kyoto station (If your hotel is in Nara, we will finish at JR Nara station.)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation fee for your group and the guide ( train and walks: around 1600 yen per person for round-trip)
- Entrance fee for your group and the guide ( around 2000 yen for one-day tour)
- Meals & snacks for you and the guide ( around 1000 yen per person)
Tour Important Information
This plan is subject to adjustment based upon weather conditions, time limitations, and the current season.
Important message from the guide
At this moment, I provide 4 hour-tour mainly. (starting at 9:30, and 10:00, 10:30 - finishing at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, and 15:30)
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 Reviews
“Arashiyama tour”
Mari is a lovely woman and guide who combines the knowledge of Arashiyama with a very personal touch. We immediately felt at ease with her. She suggested to ride a bike instead of walking and it was great. You get to see so much more and besides that, it's also fun to ride the streets in this part of Kyoto. Thank you very much Mari! Suzy and Andy
Mari I.
(32 reviews)Thank you Suzy and Andy! Actually I had a business trip to Hiroshima and Okayama last 2 days and I struggled with my son in this morning. I was so happy to take a bike and enjoyed off the beaten path with you two! Thanks to your smiles, I could easily forget about how tired I was! :) Thank you so much again for joining my tour. I hope you both will have a great time in Kyoto!! :) OoKini!
“Perfect first day in Kyoto”
Mari provided us an experience that made for a perfect day for our first day of our first trip to Kyoto. There is so much to do, see and learn in this large and fascinating city. Her expert skills as a guide, knowledge of Kyoto history and her English language fluency were invaluable to help us through the day. She allowed us to go at our on own pace, yet she had a logical plan to keep us on track. She has such a nice personality and is full of positive energy. It was a pleasure to spend the day with her. We definitely recommend her!
“What a treat”
We spent two half days with Mari in Kyoto. What a wonderful tour she gave us. Attentive, professional, knowledgeable and fun! It does not get any better than this. Man thanks Mari!
Mari I.
(32 reviews)Thank you so much again for joining the tours! Although the temperature was very hot, it was very nice to stay with you both! I definitely will practice driving a car to visit Germany from France. Vielen Dank! ;)
