Top Things to do in Nara
The 10 Best Tours in Nara, Kinki
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. Nara - Heart of Nature Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Explore Nara away from all tourists, on a bike, reach the top of Wakakusayama Mountain, explore a lost temple in the forest, admire hidden Buddhist statues carved in stone... A tour that mixes sport, nature and Japanese history for a very unique experience and amazing memories.
Inclusions: Water refill available. Please ask your guide, A morning snack provided for each guest when at the top of Wakakusayama, Use of bicycle, Bike gear, including helmet, cycling sunglasses, Please tell us about any diet and/or food restrictions when booking a tour., All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Any shopping extra, souvenirs, snacks, drinks and lunch beyond the budget for the tour
Reviewed By Housam O
Had so much fun! riding a nice bike between the beautiful nature ???? the departure place is very near to the station so it's very convenient prices are including the entry tickets to Todaiji Temple highly recommended for take a trip in Nara ????
2. Nara Half-day Private Tour Osaka/Kyoto departure with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide
Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
3. Private Nara Deer and Sake Adventure - Easy Day Trip from Kyoto or Osaka!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Nara's scenic beauty and sake on this all inclusive, private tour. A convenient day trip from either Kyoto or Osaka, Nara is a must see on any traveler's list. From the numerous wild deer that roam free in the streets to multiple UNESCO world heritage sites like the giant Buddha at Todaiji, explore both the famous sites and the places that lie just a little off the beaten path. End your day with a one of a kind Japanese sake rice wine brewery tour and tasting in Nara's old town merchant quarters surrounded by medieval townhouses and storefronts. All entrance fees, the sake tasting, and a snack are included in the price so no need to fret about any hidden fees.
Inclusions: Temple admission fees, Sake brewery admittance and sake tasting, Your very own entertaining, private guide who is fluent in English and Japanese, A small snack or sweet
Exclusions: Taxis and train fare, Food and drink outside of the sake tasting and snack
Reviewed By djboote
We had a lovely, informative walking tour and sampled food at two standup bar/restaurants and at a couple of street shops. We had a great evening and learned a lot!
4. The Essence of Nara Cultural Tour: Big Buddha, Bambi and Backstreets
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore the ancient capital of Japan with us and discover a peaceful city, brimming with dazzling temples, shrines, imperial tombs and machiya houses built in the traditional style. We’ll meet divine deer roaming the streets, grab some tasty street food, chat with locals about living and working here and show you our favourite hidden gems in the alleys of the old city. All this at your own pace, without the hassle or the crowds of a typical day in Kyoto. What are you waiting for?!
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned, Local snacks
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, Gratuities for your guide
Reviewed By Ebayasianf
I booked a virtual tour of Kyoto's traditional Higashiyama neighborhood from Amazon Explore. We had the pleasure and good fortune to have Akemi as our tour guide. She spoke good English and was very accommodating to our requests for pictures, shopping, and information. We truly felt the Japan experience and enjoyed it so much, we want to do more travel explore segments. We had been to Japan but somehow missed this beautiful neighborhood. Akemi engaged the local people and introduced them to us and they would take the time to say hello! We saw geishas and couples getting married. Then Akemi helped us look for souvenirs, which we have already received back in the U.S.! The best part was Akemi writing on a monkey wish souvenir and hanging it at the temple. We are planning a trip to Japan and were so impressed with Akemi, we definitely will try to contact her for tour services and thank her in person for such a wonderful experience.
5. Nara - Highlights Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 25 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and other bike gear, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Any extra fees such as souvenir, extra food and drinks
Reviewed By P6113CS_
I had an amazing time biking in Nara☆ Thank you so much for everything you have done for us＼(^o^)／♪♪
6. Kimono rental in Nara Park ( Deer Park) On the town course
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Kimono Rental Leisurely Stroll in Nara in Kimono. Kimono rental service. You can rent Kimono and take a leisurely stroll in Nara. Please come as you are , there is no preparation necessary.
Inclusions: kimono, obi ( kimono belt), tabi socks,zori sandal and kimono bag
Exclusions: Hair arrangement and makeup service, Tour Guide while strolling around the town, Gratuities, Transportation to/from the store
Reviewed By Shinnosuke88
Nice kimono experience, staff was really helpfull and polite. Very recommended kimono rental for tourist. ;)
7. KYOTO & NARA by Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 Customize Your Itinerary
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
Private VIP Tour in KYOTO & NARA allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KYOTO & NARA >>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time. ***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s). ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By iamwillbar
We chose this experience so we could fit a number of sights into a single day as we could since we were only spending 3 full days in Kyoto. This allowed us to focus on seeing the things we wanted to rather than transportation between each sight. Marine-san worked with us over email to come up with an itinerary that was efficient and included the majority of the sights that we wanted to see. On the day Shenji-san sent us a message so we had his contact details and arrived promptly at our hotel. He drove us to each location, took photos of us (so we could all be in them!), and gave us additional facts about each location. He was a fantastic host for the day and we'd highly recommend this experience.
8. 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!
9. 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!
10. 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!
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