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Perfect Trip in Nara

Perfect Trip in Nara

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Joined 2023

Takashi M.

5.00 / 5

(70 reviews)

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Nara

Japanese (Native), English, Spanish

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Takashi M.)

Up to 8 people

Discover the heart of ancient Nara on a relaxed walking tour through Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Nigatsudo, and Todai-ji. Surrounded by nature and free-roaming deer, we’ll take our time exploring these historic sites while learning about Japanese history, Buddhism, and Shinto in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This tour is perfect for travelers who enjoy walking and want to experience Nara at a slower pace, combining culture, scenery, and local stories in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kintetsu Nara Station

- I will be waiting in front of the ticket gate at the station.

10:10 AM

Nara Park

We will see wild deers and we can feed them and take pictures :)

10:40 AM

Todaiji Temple

This temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan, known for its long history, massive buildings, and the huge Great Buddha statue inside.

The main hall is one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world, and it’s hard to believe that ancient people were able to build something this incredible.

12:00 PM

Nigatsudo

This is one of the buildings of Todai-ji Temple, called Nigatsudo. It is often called the “Kiyomizu Temple of Nara” because you can enjoy a great view of Nara City from the top, similar to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto.

12:40 PM

Lunch

We will have a lunch in a local restaurant.

01:40 PM

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

We will visit an ancient Shinto shrine from the 8th century, learn how to pray in the Shinto tradition, and admire the beautiful lanterns.

03:00 PM

Kintetsu Nara Station

This is the ending point of the tour.

Ending Point

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

・Guide fee

What‘s not included

• Transportation fees for your group and the guide, if we decide to use public buses

• Entrance fees for your group and the guide

• Lunch for your group and the guide

Tour Important Information

- This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

- Please bring umbrella or poncho in case of rain.

- Transportation fare, entrance fees, food and drinks for YOUR GROUP and GUIDE are NOT included in the guide fee.

- Please let me know your likes and dislikes concerning food and any allergies.

- Some places accept only cash, so please bring enough cash.

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 2023

Takashi M.

5.00 / 5

(70 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Takashi M.

Hi, my name is Takashi!!

When I go abroad, I think that how nice it would be to have a friend there and hang out together. I want you to feel like you have a friend in Osaka and we can go around and explore.

I was born and grew up in Japan. And I speak English, Spanish and Japanese. I can be the perfect guide for you!!

I can guide you in any city in Japan, just let me know where you wanna go :)

Reviews

Narelle P.

5 / 5

Oct 12, 2026

Osaka Tour

Oct 12, 2026

Osaka

5 hours

Customized

“1st Day in Japan”

We had the greatest day Takashi. He was very considerate of our needs and was very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him as a tour guide

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’m glad you had a wonderful day. I hope to see you again in Japan! :)

Jbasra S.

5 / 5

Oct 9, 2026

Perfect Trip in Kyoto

Oct 9, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Kyoto day tour”

Writing Takashi M was a great tour guide for our group of seven. Even though it was raining, he did an excellent job making sure everyone had a great experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable for our whole group. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend Takashi to anyone looking for a great tour guide in Kyoto

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure guiding your group in Kyoto, and I’m glad you all enjoyed the tour despite the rainy weather. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to guide you again in the future! :)

Floyd Y.

5 / 5

Oct 9, 2026

Full-Day Tour

Oct 9, 2026

Osaka

8 hours

Customized

“Takashi was a wonderful tour guide!”

Firstly, I would rate Takashi 6 stars. He was on time and we had a wonderful day with him. He took us to a small town called Mio, where my grandparents immigrated to Canada 130 years ago. Takashi, went out of his way to show us Mio, including a temple, shrine, lighthouse and a wonderful place for lunch(best lunch on our 3 week trip). It was a great day and he was so good about telling us about Osaka on our 2 hour drive to Mio. I would highly recommend Takashi any time and we will be telling friends to use him when they visit Osaka or Kyoto. Floyd & Sheila

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure helping you discover your family’s history in Mio. I’m glad you enjoyed the sights, local lunch, and our conversations along the way. Thank you for your kind recommendation. I hope to see you both again in the future!:)