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Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home
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Joined 2025
Cute Deer, UNESCO World Heritage Temples, Hands-On Memories !
Enjoy a perfect balance of nature, culture, and creativity on this unforgettable day trip in Nara!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Osaka station or at your hotel in central Osaka
- I can meet you at Osaka-Numba Station or at your hotel **Please note that hotel pickup may not be possible depending on the location of your accommodation.
Todaiji Temple
Explore the majestic Todaiji Temple-a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Kasuga Taisha is lined with ancient lanterns- and curious deer often peek out to greet you along the way
Nara Park
In Nara, deer are considered sacred messengers of the gods. you can enjoy up-close encounters with these gentle creatures as they roam freely around the grounds.
Lunch
I will be happy to recommend dining preferences, from casual local spots to authentic Japanese cuisine.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.
A Special Hands-On Experience
Make a beautiful, personalized aromatic keepsake, inspired by centries of Japanese tradition.
Visit a traditional townhouse
Step into a charming historic townhouse where you can step back in time and experience everyday life in old Nara.
Ending Point
Tour ends at your hotel or any location of your choice
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
Guide fee
Public transportation fees (from 1400 yen per person).
Temple＆Shrine entrance fees(1500 yen per person)
Meals or refreshments during the tour
Hands-On Experience (2500-3500 yen perp erson)
or any other personal expenses are not included.
**At many sites,my official Guide license allows me to enter free of charge.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
My days off vary each week, so I can't specify a fixed day I'm available, but I'm flexible and can adjust to your request.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Nikki K.
I'm a Certified English Interpreter Guide accredited by Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu cities — top performer in Kyoto's official training program and selected for Japan’s elite government project for VIP luxury travel.
Having lived in 7 countries for 30 years — including 9 years in the U.S. (California, New York, and Texas) — I bring a truly global perspective and deep cultural understanding to every tour.
A descendant of Hijikata Toshizo, one of Japan’s legendary “last samurai,” I was raised with a strong appreciation for history and the bushido spirit.
Before becoming a guide in Japan, I worked as a licensed NYC tour guide, British Airline flight attendant, medical interpreter, and TV reporter — all roles focused on connecting with people and sharing cultures.
I love showing my guests not only Japan’s must-see landmarks but also hidden local gems off the beaten path.
I mainly guide in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Uji, and Tokyo upon request.
From fun street food adventures to refined cultural and luxury experiences, I design each private tour to match your interests and create unforgettable moments that last a lifetime.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the true heart of Japan!
Reviews
Bill K.
“Great (but short) Visit to Osaka”
My wife and I had a 12 hour layover in Osaka and she had never been to Japan, so we wanted a tour guide to show us some highlights. Nikki was wonderful. She met us at the airport, took us to the castle. There was a snag on the railroad, and having a native to help us navigate that was a big asset. She showed us around town and arranged a traditional tea ceremony. It gave us a great feeling for the area and whetted our appetite for a longer and more thorough visit to the Osaka/Kobe area and Japan in general. I highly recommend Nikki, and would hire her again when we return.
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Nikki K.
Thank you very much Bill for your wonderful and generous review. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and are very encouraging. With limited time, I did try my best to plan the day and I’m so happy that you both enjoyed your time in Osaka. It was also perfect timing that we happened to visit the Sumiyoshi shrine on a special festival day—I'm glad that this unexpected moment made your experience even more memorable.I hope you will have the opportunity to return to Japan for a longer stay next time. Look forward to welcoming you both again!
Jessica F.
“The best of Kyoto customized perfectly for you!”
What can I say? Nikki was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met (and has a great sense of humor)! She is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo, and helps you navigate the city with ease in order to get the most out of your day. We saw everything we wanted and more: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nishiki Market, Kura Sushi conveyor belt restaurant!, Fushimi- inari Shrine and lots of cute shops and street food along the way! I would recommend Nikki to anyone as a tour guide-she felt like a part of our family for the day. Arigato Nikki-San!!
Nikki K.
Thank you so much Jessica for your wonderful review! It truly meant a lot to me. I also had a great time guiding your family, and I especially enjoyed our conversations in the car with your children—they were so curious and genuinely interested in learning about Japanese culture, which made the day even more enjoyable for m!! We covered some of Kyoto’s most recommended highlights in one day, and knowing that the experience became a meaningful and happy memory for you all makes me incredibly grateful. It was so nice to see all of you enjoyed each spot very much and ended the day with special kimono and samurai experiences! I wish you a fantastic remainder of your stay in Japan, filled with many more beautiful memories. Thank you again—it was a pleasure meeting you!!
Helena K.
“Recommendation 100 % .Mm,Nikki very proffesiona guide ,kind helpful person .”
I would like to remercy Giud Mm Nikki for excellent time I spend in Kuoto ,she is very kind ,helpful,and proffesional guid 100% im recommend .I have good explanation of history ,tradition ,culture. Very much enjoying time and tour spend together , She took beautiful picture of me and all my places i want .She did picture like a proffesional photograph. ,she has good patience and understanding of people need in new places . Very much enjoy time with my giud and time in Kyoto .I strongly recommend. in future I book for sure same giud for Osake .I'm feelt in live with Japan and people .Big Thanks Sincerely Elena Kovalevskaya Canada Ottawa
Nikki K.
Thank you so much Helena for leaving such a wonderful review. I know you spent many years planning your trip to Japan and finally came here on your first journey. Being able to guide you on such a special visit truly meant a lot to me. I did my very best to create a tour that you would enjoy, and seeing how deeply moved you were at Fushimi Inari Shrine made me incredibly happy. At Nijo Castle, you asked so many thoughtful questions about history, and I could feel how much you were enjoying every moment of Kyoto. Guiding you was a real pleasure, and seeing you experience Japan with such curiosity and enthusiasm was inspiring.I’m already looking forward to welcoming you back again. Next time, I would love to show you Osaka and many more wonderful places throughout Japan!
$334/ per group
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