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Nara Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Maximize your time in Nara with a private walking tour that puts you in touch with the real city—via a local who loves it. It’s simple: explain your travel wants, meet your Nara local, and enjoy a tour that puts Nara at your feet. Learn ways to get around, places to see, and hidden local hotspots, and get the info needed to get the most from your visit.
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$45.00
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$45.00
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Nara - Highlights Bike Tour
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Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special for your own group.
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$79.95
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$79.95

Nara Custom Half Day Tour
This private and customizable tour for Nara is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
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$121.36
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$121.36
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The Essence of Nara Cultural Tour: Big Buddha, Bambi and Backstreets
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If you don’t speak Japanese, it can be hard to navigate Japan like a local. This tour of Nara, Japan’s ancient capital, is designed to help you do just that. Leave the crowds of Kyoto behind and discover the peaceful city of Nara: its temples, shrines, traditional houses and divine deer. Explore the backstreets and alleys of the merchants district, and try authentic street food.
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$54.24
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$54.24

Nara Half-day Private Tour Osaka/Kyoto departure with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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Explore Nara with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.
You can start your day at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$79.95
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$79.95
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Nara Temples
Nothing better than to discover Nara by the explanations from an -almost-local person! The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan.
I lived in Nara for 3 years and it is my favorite place in Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!
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$205.00
per group
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$205.00
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Nara Private Tour by Public Transportation from Kyoto
This is a Nara private tour using by public transportation from Kyoto.
The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!
The destinations of the tour includes Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and other UNESCO World Heritage Site temples!
For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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$164.66
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$164.66
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Nara Lazy Bird Tour
This is the perfect tour for first-time visitors to Nara who want to get a good overview in a short space of time. You won’t have to worry about navigating as a guide takes you around a shortlist of Nara’s best sights. See the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, visit the traditional houses of Naramachi, and see the city’s many semi-wild deer.
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$65.34
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$65.34
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All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour!
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This is a guided walking tour covering all must-sees of Nara Park area. Instead of looking down at your smartphones or guidebooks for information, look up and around to enjoy the city. Our guide is sure to tell you history, picture spots, about deer and so on. The tour usually ends around 1 pm; you have enough time to explore the city on your own afterwards.
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$28.78
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$28.78

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara
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Come with me to discover Yoshino, in the South of Nara prefecture! Surrounded by nature and inside mountains, Yoshino is the place to visit especially during the beautiful sakura season, better between April 13~15. But even out season, Yoshino is a high place of History, mostly with Kukai, Buddhist monk from the 9th century the Southern Imperial Court of Japan (14th century).
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$207.66
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$207.66
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Historic and Natural Guided Hike in Yoshino
Located in the southern part of Nara Prefecture, "Yoshinoyama" is known as one of the most famous cherry blossom areas in Japan. Yoshino mountain is covered with 30,000 cherry trees blooming in the spring. Its elegant and elegant landscape continues to attract many people, from ancient times to the present age. From ancient times, Yoshino cherries held a special place, even as a sacred ground for an examination of the path connecting God and nature. In the old days, it was written numerous Japanese texts how beautiful a sight it was that the Emperor of that time and all cultural people loved.
This tour is about 5 hours of walking along the mountain path of Yoshino while thinking about the history of eternity. There are no steep slopes, but the entire journey will be about 8 km, so it's a tour for those who are ok with walking. Follow along with the local guide that lives in Nara, learning the way the people of the Asuka and Nara period went about Yoshino exploration.
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$102.49
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$102.49
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E-bike rental- in Nara (JR-Nara shop)
Nara has many tourist attractions to visit. But surely you have no time? Rental bicycles are the best way to get around the sights efficiently. With a bike you can drop in anywhere you like. You can move around comfortably while looking at the beautiful city, without worrying about traffic jam like a car.
■All bicycles are maintained by mechanic.
■You can rent a bike for up to 24 hours at one day price
■Returnable after closing
■There are also many other types of bicycles, such as regular bike or kids bike.
Please check our website for details.
■The number of small e-bikes (22 inches and 24 inches) is limited. If you need small e-bikes, please confirm by email to our shop in advance.
■Child seat is available for free. But please note that only children weighing less than 22 kg can sit in it.
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$10.82
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$10.82

JR West Official: Kansai WIDE Area 5 Day Pass
Kansai WIDE Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map
・ Valid trains are below;
- Non-reserved seats on Bullet Train "SANYO SHINKANSEN" (Shin-Osaka⇔Okayama)
・ The pass can be used for non-reserved seats on the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen".
- Non-reserved seats on Express Trains HARUKA, KUROSHIO, THUNDERBIRD, KOUNOTORI, SUPER HAKUTO, SUPER INABA, etc.
- Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
* For reserved seats, please purchase a Limited Express Reserved Seat Ticket from a JR-WEST Ticket Office or other location before boarding.
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$79.95
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$79.95

Formal Worship and Meditation
Learn about Japanese kami (nature spirits) whilst practicing formal ways in which to worship and meditate.
Under the guidance of a priest at Tamaki Shrine, a site included in the World Heritage ‘Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range', you will learn about formal worship.
Away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, an experience of meditation will refresh both body and mind.
*This is a 1-night, 2-day trip where you will interact with local people and feel true Japanese culture.
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$655.55
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$655.55

Nara Todai-ji Lazy Bird Tour <30mins from Kyoto>
This tour helps you uncover the best of Japan’s ancient capital—Nara in half a day. Visit multiple temples, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Todai-ji Temple, and Kofukuji Temple. Learn about the semi-tame deer that freely roam Nara Park, and visit a sake brewery too. You’ll save hours researching Nara’s highlights by having a guide to lead the way and take you to a shortlist of the city’s best sights.
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$54.63
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$54.63
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Hiking Adventure in Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest
Hiking tour in Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest, surrounded by beautiful nature, various plants and animals, and amazing picturesque views.
Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest is located in the main area of Nara City and very close to Nara Park.
It has remained untouched for thousands of years and has been carefully protected as the sacred forest of the Kasugataisha Shrine. There are over 800 types of trees, wild animals, rare birds and insects.
Takisaka-no-Michi path, one of the famous hiking courses in the forest, passes a waterfall and small caves carved with Buddha figures. It is said to be a training path for monks in Nara and you can see the objects of faith along the way.
The path leads to Yagyu Village known as the birthplace of the Yagyu Shinkage School of swordsmanship. The statue of Kubikiri Jizo appears along the way. It has been sliced at the neck by a sword. According to folklore, it was used by the master swordsman to test his blade.
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$142.88
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$142.88

Nara - Craft Beer and Sake Walking Tour
With a bilingual local guide, you can visit places like Nara Off the touristic path and feel relaxed.
You will see places and experience things that most people wouldn't do by themselves. Trust your guide and you will have an amazing time with us.
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$81.99
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$81.99

Mt. Ikoma Hikining, Feel yourself Amazing Mt. Ikoma Hike
You can see Japanese old temples and lots of small statue statues in the wood.
You can see the view of Nara, Osaka and Kyoto .. Then we take a hiking course to Ikoma Amusement Park and enjoy the view from the summit.
On the way we will have a lunch. The final point is Makioka Shrine.
We can talk about the cultural difference between yours and Japan. The guide is experienced trekking guide in Nepal, living in Japan.
The course is for beginners, primary school students also can go.
Walk from Kintetsu Ikoma Station to Hozan Temple. After visiting the temple, climb the hiking trail. After seeing the scenery of Nara, Osaka and Kyoto at Yamakami Amusement Park, we ran for lunch through the Japan's oldest highway, Akari. Get off in the nature, pass through the Ichioka Shrine, and dissolve at the Hiraoka Station.
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$147.59
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$147.59
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Private Tour - Explore Origins of Japanese Buddhism on a Cycling Tour!
Many regard Japan with temples and Buddhism, so why not visit the places regarded as the origin of Japanese Buddhism?
We will visit Asaka, Nara. Asaka was the first place where Buddhism was introduced from China around the 7th century, there are temples with over 1000 years of history. Every temple is full of charm, rich in nature, and somewhere the Buddha is older than the Great Buddha of Nara. Which temple will you like the most? Your otomo tour guide will explain the sights one-by-one to you!
Don't forget the electric bike! You can enjoy the scenery of a Japanese hometown by a paddy field. Cycling around the former capital by bike, maybe the start of a historic tour!
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$88.25
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$88.25
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Village to village walk: Japan's oldest road, Yamanobe ancient trail (Private)
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Nara's charm is not only deers but also its traditional country lifestyle, which has been inherited from generations to generations.Half a day off-the-beaten walk to an oldest road "Yamanobe no michi" will lead you to deep cultural understanding on satoyama villages. You will come across small farm stands and people's life.
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$130.68
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$130.68
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Gigantic Todai-ji Temple Early Bird Tour
~Explore numerous national treasures with a local guide in the early but quiet morning ~
Our certified guide who lives in Nara will take you to all the highlights. Be an early bird and
take advantage of fewer tourists and the fresh air on a placid morning in the ancient capital.
It is a great pleasure for us to take you to our beloved Nara and its highlights.
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$78.40
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$78.40
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Kashihara
Kashihara-jingu shrine is quite new (1889) and was built during Meiji imperial restauration. The emperor wanted his power to be reaffirmed and so built this shrine, even giving some buildings from Kyoto imperial palace, in the very place where were held the first imperial government (660 BC). Emperor Jinmu is enshrined in this place.
After visiting Kashihara-jingu, we go to Imai-cho, Japanese traditionnal city. At first, temple town, it became a trade city during Edo period. Its architecture did not change and now, we still can visit this town as it was during Edo.
Visiting Kashihara, we can know more about Japanese History while having a great time outside.
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$199.86
per group
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$199.86
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The best of Nara walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Well known for its roaming deer, the ancient capital of Japan is a wonderful place to visit, filled with history, nature, and fresh air aplenty. With a great combination of shrines, temples, parks, and amazing views, it makes for a stress-free wandering experience. Where is the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world found in Nara?
You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know deers found on Nara Deer Park are believed to be the messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion? If you bow to the deer (with senbei in hand), they might just bow back!
You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Nara. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
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$439.31
per group
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$439.31
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Private Guided Tour of Okadera Temple
In this plan, the entire area of "Okadera Temple", which contains such a long history and one of Japan's leading beliefs in expelling evil spirits, will be reserved after closing. A Special tour of the Niomon and the three-storied pagoda that emerge in a fantastic light-up will be given. Hot tea reception will be held in the Shoin, which is usually closed to the public. And we will offer a special night Homa memorial service in front of the White Buddha.
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$159.89
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$159.89
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