Nara Day Trip from Osaka with a Licensed Guide
Description
Nara is an ancient capital city in Japan and offers a very traditional atmosphere which is different from Kyoto or Tokyo. This city is a very popular destination as an area where you can go on a day trip from Kyoto and Osaka. This tour is led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests! This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.
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Itinerary
We will take a train to Nara at Osaka station after meeting a guide at your hotel in Osaka.
Nara Park is one of the most famous areas in Nara City. The vast area covers 660 hectares and is renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous temples. You can buy special crackers and feed the deer.
The 25-meter-high structure is one of the largest temple gates in Japan. There are guardian kings standing in dark alcoves on both sides of the gate.
Todaiji is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples of Japan. The temple was built in 752 as the head temple of all Buddhist temples in Japan and became so powerful.
Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred shrines in all of Japan. As a place where numerous gods are enshrined, it attracts both locals and tourists seeking an iconic Shinto experience.
Isuien Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden located in Nara. It is known for its shakkei (borrowed scenery) technique, where the surrounding natural landscape, including Mt. Wakakusa, is seamlessly incorporated into the garden’s design. This garden closes every Tuesdays, so we go to Yoshiki-en Garden if you book this tour on Tuesday.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
Reviews(4)
What a beautiful day with Mark in Nara! Seeing 1,500 deer roaming freely alongside us and being able to feed them was such an amazing experience!!! The Todaiji Temple is simply magnificent, and Mark was an attentive, thoughtful, and very kind guide. Thank you so much, Mark, for this wonderful day—you are a fantastic guide!!!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re pleased to hear that you had such a beautiful day in Nara with Mark, and that you enjoyed seeing and feeding the deer as well as visiting the magnificent Todaiji Temple. It’s wonderful to hear that you were able to fully enjoy Nara, including local experiences such as a relaxing sushi lunch. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Japan in the future for another memorable journey! Best Regards Saaya MY Travel Consulting
Nara is a good place to visit as it has a little bit of everything; great scenery, food, and rich history. My family and I had really great time exploring Nara with our guide, Aki. She was very kind and patient with us. She is very knowledgeable and we were happy to listen to her fun facts!
Thank you for taking your time to write a great review for us! We are really happy to know that you had a great time with Aki in Nara. Nara is a wonderful place with so much to offer, and we’re glad you and your family enjoyed exploring its history, scenery, and food together with her. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
We went on a very hot day and still had a memorable and great experience. The gardens, temple and deer made Nara a top priority for us and we were not disappointed. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and added many insights to make the sights more meaningful. He also showed flexibility in our schedule and was great about pacing and taking breaks on a very hot day. I do recommend the Nara day trip and based on our experience you will be well taken care of. It was nice to have Mark handle the details and we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the experience.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're truly happy to hear that you had a memorable time in Nara despite the heat. Mark will be especially glad to know that his knowledge, flexibility, and care made your experience more enjoyable and meaningful. Nara is indeed a special place, and it’s wonderful that the gardens, temples, and deer lived up to your expectations. We hope your time in Japan continues to be full of rich and rewarding experiences. If you ever return, we would love to welcome you again. Warmest regards, Manami
Very well organized, super friendly, very positive experience. We saw temples in Nara, we had contact with the sacred deer.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We were happy to take you through the beautiful temples of Nara. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, Summer
