Nara Day Trip from Osaka by Private Car with Licensed Guide
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Home to a 15 meter tall Buddha
A beautiful small grassy mountain with view of Nara
The former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public
This temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda
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.
An art museum which displays Japanese Buddhist art
A garden founded on water
A garden with three unique gardens within: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden
A lovely park with many deer that may bow to you!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before the tour starts. This tour includes an English-speaking and Government licensed guide and a private vehicle with a licensed driver.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(9)
Guide was very nice and knowledgeable the car ride was very comfortable for a family of 4 adults we really enjoyed the tour
I really appreciate your comment about Nara tour. I love communicating each other to learn Japanese culture and your culture. “Ichigo ichie- A once-in-a-lifetime meeting” Arigato dozaimasu- thank very much AtsukoAndo
We had a great experience on our Osaka to Nara tour. Taka was patient, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the trip very enjoyable. He was also friendly, respectful, and created a comfortable atmosphere throughout. Highly recommended for families or groups of friends—an excellent guide!
Thank you so much for lovely review. I’m so glad to hear that you and your beautiful family enjoyed your stay! It was pity that I missed your Osaka tour. I will look forward to have the opportunity near future. Thank you again, for coming. Taka
My family had a fantastic tour with our guide, Hiro. The itinerary was very flexible, and she thoughtfully adjusted it to our preferences while offering great recommendations along the way. Hiro is an experienced guide with a wonderful sense of humor—there was never a dull moment throughout the trip. For anyone considering this tour, I highly recommend requesting Hiro. And by the way, please also help her in the search for a new “husband” 🤣🤣
Hi, Guys! Thank you for the unique comment. Especially, I love " please help her" part. I laughed my head off. I also enjoyed the tour with you. I'm looking forward to seeing you again! - Hiro
Kazuko is an excellent guide, soft spoken and knowledgeable. She was open to our suggestions through out the day. We had a great day in Nara. I worked with her and added Horyu ji Temple to our itinerary and it was an amazing place.
Thank you for joining the tour and taking time to leave a review. Thanks to hiring the vehicle, we visited Horyuji temple and Nara Deer Park area at the same day. With the long history, Nara area has a various cultural spots. See you next time. Kazuko
Nara was amazing!! We enjoyed the beautiful KasugaTaisha Shrine and fed the friendly deer in Nara Park. We had a delicious lunch and then ended at Yakushi-ji Temple. Our guide, Ichiro Fujita, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He made our day very easy and enjoyable.
Yuka provided an unforgettable experience during our day in Nara. From the bustling Mi・Nara shopping building to the serene Sarusawa Pond, every moment was expertly curated. Yuka's patience, organization, and understanding of our family's needs ensured a seamless journey through Nara's treasures. Her guidance through Nara Park, Todaiji Temple with its majestic Big Buddha, and the cultural delights of Kofukuji Temple left us in awe. Lunch at Yumehiroba was a culinary delight, perfectly complementing our exploration. The visit to Nara Karakuri Omocha no Yakata and Nakatanido for delicious mochi cake added unique and delightful layers to our day. Yuka's dedication to ensuring our satisfaction made this tour truly exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend her for an enriching and fulfilling Nara experience.
Great experience with JGA tour agency providing professional driver and tour guide. Our tour guide Ichiro was very professional and friendly. We had a last minute request to adjust the itinerary due to some family members not feeling well, and Ichiro was very understanding and tried his best to offer the alternative that works best for the rest of the group. Truly appreciate the personal touch. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind review. On the day we had an itinerary to visit Nara. But early in the morning when I was heading to your hotel, I got the message - one of your boys had gotten sick. So, I thought of the idea to change itineraries with the day after’s. And quickly I reached the agency and our driver of the day to discuss. And they all were really cooperative. I thought we were one team supporting our guests. Anyway, our revision of the itinerary was satisfactory and we made the best of it. I was really happy with it. Thank you very much again. Ichiro
My son and I had a fabulous time on our tour of Nara. It wouldn’t be the same without our guide Taku. He was friendly and knowledgeable and made it an experience we won’t forget.
I had a wonderful time in Nara with my guests from Virginia. They were so friendly, cooperative and adventurous. I won't forget how much we enjoyed trying "gacha" and Nara sake! Taku
Great tour of the city. Saw lots of interesting things and learned about the history of the town. Hirofumi was our tour guide and was awesome!
Thank you so much for your review. I was anxious that both of you seemed to be so tired ,in addition, flying abroad in the evening. However, this message made me relieved. I was sorry we couldn't complete the excursion. I'm looking forward to coming opportunity to accompany you in a full day!
