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Nara Day Trip from Osaka by Private Car with Licensed Guide
About this experience
Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara! Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon! Maximum 7 participants per tour.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha
Stop 2 · 1h
A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara
Stop 3 · 45min
The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public
Stop 4 · 45min
This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda
Stop 5 · 30min
One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
Stop 6 · 1h
An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art
Stop 7 · 30min
A garden founded on water
Stop 8 · 45min
A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden
Stop 9 · 30min
A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!
What’s included
- Private vehicle
- Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax) Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Van (Up to 7 Pax) Pickup included
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax) Pickup included
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
- There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.