Top Things to do in Nara
9 Multi-day Tours in Nara That You Shouldn't Miss
Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.
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1. Cycle & Olympic 2021 (E-bike)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cycling in some cities and feel the Japanese wind ! Also,guide will take historical area, nature, place, and many kinds of sightseeing! Please kindly enjoy exting Japan during Olympic season !
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All entry as part of the itinerary, Use of bicycle, All transport as part of the itinerary
Exclusions:
Reviewed By sarahcM8539YQ
The session with Noriko was great and I recommend it even if you are worried about virtual experience. I have done several virtual tours but this was the best one full of excellent information. Noriko answered all my questions had great food and sake information to deliver.
2. 3-Day Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 136 reviews
Venture by bullet train from Tokyo to the historical sites of Nara, and enjoy 2 night stay in Kyoto – the heart of Japanese culture! On this three day trip, visit top attractions including five UNESCO World Heritage Sites – from Nara’s Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine to Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion Temple, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. Enjoy a morning and afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a professional guide, who will take you to the Imperial Palace and Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation in Kyoto, Professional English-speaking guide, Round-trip bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto
Exclusions: Baggage handling, Gratuities, Breakfast / Dinner, Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Reviewed By mm0711
The tour was just like a live stream. You will get on a rickshaw and your friendly driver will show you around in Kyoto. After the ride, your guide will walk with you and take you to the beautiful bamboo forest and Tenruji Temple. You will also meet monkeys at the park in Iwatayama! The only thing I was disappointed about was I couldn't taste the Shojin Ryori or Buddhist vegetarian meal that our guide Mickey-san showed and explained. I should be on the real tour!
3. 3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour from Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 154 reviews
See the iconic highlights of Japan on a 3-day guided tour to Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara. Visit revered Mt Fuji, take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and an aerial tram ride up Mt Komagatake. Head to Kyoto on the bullet train and take in the beautiful city on a morning tour to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then see Nara’s famous sites including Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park (Deer Park). Stay two nights in Kyoto with optional return to Tokyo.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup (select hotels only), Luggage delivery (1 piece, one-way tour option only), Bullet train ride（One-way or Round trip)
Exclusions: Baggage Handling (round-trip), Hotel drop off
Reviewed By mm0711
The tour was just like a live stream. You will get on a rickshaw and your friendly driver will show you around in Kyoto. After the ride, your guide will walk with you and take you to the beautiful bamboo forest and Tenruji Temple. You will also meet monkeys at the park in Iwatayama! The only thing I was disappointed about was I couldn't taste the Shojin Ryori or Buddhist vegetarian meal that our guide Mickey-san showed and explained. I should be on the real tour!
4. 2-Day Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Venture by bullet train from Tokyo to the historical sites of Nara, and enjoy an overnight stay in Kyoto – the heart of Japanese culture! On this two-day trip, visit top attractions including five UNESCO World Heritage Sites – from Nara’s Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine to Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion Temple, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. Enjoy a morning and afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a professional guide, who will take you to the Imperial Palace and Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine, including daily lunch and a stop at the Deer Park.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Professional English-speaking guide, Round-trip bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto
Exclusions: Baggage handling, Gratuities, Break fast / Dinner, Pick up and Drop off
Reviewed By mm0711
The tour was just like a live stream. You will get on a rickshaw and your friendly driver will show you around in Kyoto. After the ride, your guide will walk with you and take you to the beautiful bamboo forest and Tenruji Temple. You will also meet monkeys at the park in Iwatayama! The only thing I was disappointed about was I couldn't taste the Shojin Ryori or Buddhist vegetarian meal that our guide Mickey-san showed and explained. I should be on the real tour!
5. Kyoto, Nara 2 days bike tour with overnight self guided
· Experience different facets of Japanese culture, from ancient Buddhas to tea to Japanese cuisine · Cycle through the remote countryside between Kyoto and Nara with their lush tea plantations on touring or e-bikes · Visit the traditional neighborhoods of Kyoto and Nara such as Uji, Fushimi and Nara Park. This tour connects the two former Japanese capitals of Nara and Kyoto with their traditional urban landscapes. In between you can admire lush tea plantations and centuries-old Buddha statues and temples, from the unpretentious stone Buddha in the Joruriji Temple to the tallest Buddha in the Todaiji Temple in Nara Park. You will be familiarized with many aspects of Japan such as green tea, sake brewing and Buddhist tradition. The tour also includes a typical Japanese dinner (kaiseki cuisine). You can enjoy the rural Japanese countryside while driving on small roads with very little traffic.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Use of bicycle
Exclusions: admissions
6. Kyoto & Nara Fully-Satisfying Two Days Tour
In this two-days tour, you will visit two cities that once prospered as the capital of Japan and have many attractions. As professional guides accompany you, you can manage your time efficiently and listening to explanations in detils enables you to understand Japanese culture and characteristics more deeply. Save your time and enhance the value of your travel with us!
Inclusions: Guide Fare, Transportation fare, Admission Fee
Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Accommodation
Reviewed By MCJ62
Our tour guide was Kommy. He was very knowledgeable of the areas and we received good background information. It was a good way to spend the afternoon and see Osaka. I would recommend this tour.
7. Japan Discovery Tour (12 Days)
On this Japan Discovery Tour (12 days), visit the most iconic locations in Japan that is the ideal trip for first-time travelers with an English-speaking tour guide. Stay in 3 – 4 Star overnight accommodations and travel in style with Shinkansen (bullet-train) with combination of private bus or vehicle. This tour is for a group of no more than 26 people.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, English-speaking Tour Manager, Lunch, Lunch, Small groups of maximum 26 travelers guaranteed. , The tour with private mini bus within some cities still operate with a smaller group of 16 people, If there are 15 people or less, transportation within the cities will be public transportation., For small groups, private tours or in some cases, there may be multiple tour guides., 10 nights First Class accommodations: 3 – 4* overnight stay at traditional and modern hotels or inns, Transportation costs included in the itinerary, Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles, trains, or other transportation., Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary (optional activities not included), One luggage forwarding per person from Tokyo to Kyoto., one large parcel with maximum dimensions of 80 cm x 40 cm x 30cm, less than 25 kg, Guests pack small luggage (carry-on size or smaller) for overnight stay in Kaga Onsen and Takayama., Option to transfer from Kyoto to Osaka (or Tokyo upon request) on Day 12 at no additional cost.
Exclusions: Other fees not included in the tour, Optional activities at the guests’ leisure, Drinks other than water for meals or additional food during meals provided, Transfers to and from the airport
Reviewed By 926maggieh
While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.
8. 8-Day Japan Tour by Car and Train: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Take this 8-day private tour to explore some regions in Japan from Tokyo, including Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. You will see many famous shrines in Japan, the majestic Mt. Fuji, the beauty of sakura inKiyomizu Temple and the wild deer of Nara Park. Your English speaking guide and driver will take you through the guided tours, while during the free days, you will have chances to explore the cities independently.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Train tickets of Hakone (Odawara) - Kyoto., Tokyo airport assistant (bus not included)., English speaking driver as itinerary specifices., English speaking guide as itinerary specifices .
Exclusions: Japan visa fee., International flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka., Local hotel tax (pay on spot).
9. 6 Days Best Japan Group Tours
Visit the Tokyo Sky tree. With a height of 634 metres, it is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida. A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain. And visit Oshino Hakkai, a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino on the site of a former sixth lake. We will enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese Dinner and all facilities in the hotel. We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Kiyomizu-dera. The Imperial Palace of Tokyo - the residence of the royal family.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, English Speaking Guide, 5 Nights Hotels, Hotel taxes and Service Charges, Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary, Narita Airport Shuttle transfer
Exclusions: International Flights, Personal Expenditure, .Airport Shuttle Fee from Osaka Downtown to Osaka Airport, Travel Insurance, Single Room Supplement, Infants without Beds in Hotels
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