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Deep in Nara from Osaka by car ~ Off the beaten track ~
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Joined 2023
In the southern part of Nara Prefecture, you will see more ancient and diverse cultural and historical ruins, temples, shrines, and views. Please enjoy the ancient atmosphere off the beaten track.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or railway station in Osaka
- We can meet at the railway station or in the lobby of your hotel
Imaicho Town
This is listed as an Important Traditional Buildings area. In the late medieval era, it was built as a powerful Ikko Sect town. The whole town is well-preserved. You can see the people's lives from four hundred years ago.
Lunch
There are many casual restaurants near the temple. They also serve some traditional sweets,
Hasedera Temple
It has a nickname, Flower Temple. You will enjoy flowers in every season. It has an ancient history and dynamic wooden buildings.
Horyuji and Chuguji Temple
Horyu-ji Temple is the oldest wooden building in the world.
It has many important things (national treasures) and was first listed as a World Heritage Site in Japan.
Along with Chuguji, they have extraordinarily beautiful Buddha statues. Worth a visit.
Ending
At your hotel or train station
Ending Point
Your hotel or train station in Osaka
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
- National licensed guide fee
- Vehicle expenses (fuel, accident insurance, highway tolls, parking fees, and other maintenance fees)
- Air-conditioned vehicle (5 seater Volkswagen Golf 8 with safety equipment)
- Hotel or train station pick up and drop off
- Insurance except for car accident
- Lunch or tea for you and the guide
- Entrance fees (approx. 4000 yen per person; no guide is required)
Tour Important Information
I will use my car for our tour.
You can't see deer with this tour.
This tour will be closed during November 21st to December 5th because of the traffic.
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
About Tour Guide Shuji O.
Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.
I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.
I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.
I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.
If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!
Reviews
Myra S.
“Great 2 days in Kyoto with Shuji O”
Our second day getting to know Kyoto with Shuji O was just as great as the first. We spent the day wandering through neighborhoods and shrines far away from the usual tourist crowds, traveling mostly by foot and train. From the Vermillion Gates at Fushimi Inari to the sake museum and brewery lunch, everything was delicious and fascinating. We topped it off with the Geiko and Maiko Museum and a walk through Gion. Shuji turned our random travel notes into a perfectly relaxed two-day plan. He was so kind, attentive, and even sent us a bunch of photos he took along the way. We’re so glad we followed his advice!"
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Shuji O.
Thank you for the great review again! You were so kind to understand my intentions. We included some lesser-known places and some very unique places. I'm glad everything went well. And thank you very much for your interesting talk about life in your country. I hope you have a comfortable flight to your country!
Myra S.
“Outstanding Day with Shuji O Looking Forward to Round Two!”
We had an excellent 8 hour touring day with Shuji. Shuji has good listening skills and understood us while arranging our itinerary and during it. His discussions were clear and organized. We found him professional , friendly and positive. Sightseeing was well timed. We never felt hurried and yet we did everything we planned. We were very happy with Shuji’s lunch suggestion and it was timed well with our location. He helped us order and it was a treat to try something we were not familiar with. We are looking forward to another day of touring tomorrow.
Shuji O.
Your kind words are out of measure. Yes, we were a little lucky to visit less busy Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera. And maybe very lucky to see the Kemari! It was a beautiful day, and we got a wonderful memory. Thank you for such a happy time. See you tomorrow!
Luis felipe G.
“Kyoto in a Rush”
With so much to see in beautiful Kyoto we were left with a desire to come back. Shuji, a former History teacher, made our tour memorable. He was very accomodating on our needs and showed us what we were most interested. We were lucky to be in Kyoto at the peak of the fall and had opprtunity to see the autum colors in full blown. Shuji took us to the mecca of the fall where we were amazed at the sights. Thank you for such a memorable tour
Shuji O.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, Kyoto has many wonderful places. I'm so sorry there were no time to going to the Kinkakuji Temple. We had to go back to the ship in time. I was very happy to talk about history. I was surprised to see how much you know about Japan. We also enjoyed talking about Ken Follett's novels. If we had more time, I could show you more places. Yes, please come back to Japan again. Thank you so much for the fun time!
$506/ per group
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Nara: the must-see place in Japan. Nara was the capital of ancient Japan before Kyoto became the capital. In the Nara era, Buddhism played an important role in stabilizing the country. So you can see many big old temples there. Many of these are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites and are concentrated in a small area. So, if you have only one free day to spend in the Kansai area, I highly recommend visiting Nara.
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