Nara Day Trip from Osaka by Private Car with Licensed Guide





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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's Included
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara
Stop 3
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public
Stop 4
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda
Stop 5
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
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
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 6
An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 7
A garden founded on water
Stop 8
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 8
A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden
Stop 9
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 9
A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
Health Other
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.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
9 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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