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Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Japanese Guide

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$318.43
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Overview

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficiently in a comfortable air-conditioned car!

You will first visit Nara, “Deer" Park, the sanctuary of super-friendly wild Japanese deer, and see the most ancient, significant and biggest temple in Japan, Todaiji Temple, with the biggest Buddha Statue in Japan.

After visiting ancient Nara, you will move to the most urban area of Osaka and take a cruise by car to see the most iconic landmarks of Osaka, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, walk some unique streets of Osaka and eat the best Osaka local foods!

This tour includes an optional "dark tour" into a ghetto area of Osaka, the "Airin Area" and one of the most historical red-light districts in the world, Tobita-Shinchi. (omittable)

Your friendly and flexible local guide will explain everything about those two cities in a comfortable car!

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Mini Convertible (1 pax only)
Mini Convertible "Highgate"
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Dinner time & Local Restaurant Guide
  • Parking Fees
  • Full English Guide & Driver
  • Flexible Pickup & Dropping-off at anywhere in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara *You can finish at anywhere too
  • Fuel & Highway Fees
  • Nissan Serena (2-6 pax) / Mini Convertible (1 pax)
  • Todaiji
  • Lunch time
  • Fee for dinner
  • Any additional cost by your customization

  • Todai-ji Temple
    Todai-ji Temple, the biggest historical wooden architecture in the world with also the biggest Buddha statue sitting inside, is the most important Buddhist temple to Japanese people to 1400 years. You'll be explained so well about its dramatic history and all the meanings of each statue with deep insights into Buddhism and Japanese culture. You will touch the essence of Buddhism with your eyes and ears by visiting here on this tour!
  • Osaka Castle
    Osaka Castle has been the most iconic symbol of Osaka for more than 400 years. The truth of the samurais, the founder Shogun's story and history behind the castle counted as one of the 3 most beautiful castles of Japan. The castle around is a park loved by local Japanese people, especially on cherry blossom seasons. Don’t forget to bring your camera! *Not going inside of the castle tower because it's just a museum now
  • Nigatsu-do Temple
    Walking 5-10 minutes from the main temple with adorable deer, an ancient wooden temple sits on the top of the hill. The name Nigatsu “February” is named after its one of the most important religious ceremonies in Japan, “Omizutori” in the Chinese lunar February. Rest yourself while watching the great view of Nara and listening to the history of the 1270-year-continued ceremony.
  • Nara Park
    The sanctuary of wild deer! You will be amazed to see so many wild deer relaxing in nature, in the temples, on roads and almost everywhere, not scared of people at all. What's interesting is that this park has been a national park of Japan for 1400 years, designated by the emperor. So even though it's right next to the downtown area of Nara, nature is primeval and the atmosphere brings you to ancient periods. You'll be guided with many information about Japanese deer and also with enough safety guidance to hang out with the wild and sacred animal.
  • Dotombori District
    Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi area, is the most famous, iconic and crowded of all Osaka, known for the "running man" sign, the riverside with full of fancy neons and the longest shopping street of Japan The energy of Osaka is here
  • American village!? But this is not for Americans but for Osakan Youngs. The atmosphere is like "Shibuya" and "Harajuku" of Tokyo got combined, so cooler! All the good nightclubs and gigs are here! (pass by)
  • "Akihabara" of Osaka, a town of electronics and animes! More concentrated than Akiba' (pass by)
  • The top 3 greatest bells of Japan, the loudest bell of Japan, 1300-year-old bronze bell located in the middle of Nara park has been rang by a monk every 8 pm, but never gets hit on target because it will sound for 3 days!
  • This is the deepest spot in Osaka, the so-called "red-line district". You will be so surprised by the prostitutes with school-uniform costumes on, waving hands from very traditional Japanese houses. The area's history will be well explained by the guide NO PHOTOGRAPHS if you don't want to get killed by Yakuzas protecting this area! (pass by)
  • Shinsaibashisuji Kita Shotengai
    The most crowded shopping arcade in Japan where you can see "the river of people", comparative to Shibuya Crossing
  • Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street
    This is Osaka! The symbolic street of Osaka with unique shops and friendly (drunken) people where you can taste famous Osaka street foods. Try Takoyaki (Octopus balls) and walk the lively street with fancy billboards.

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ONLY If it's maximum 6 pax, the middle seat will be used. Please check the size of our van (Nissan Serena) and your group. It can be a little tight if it's all big adults. No bigger car available
  • The itinerary gets updated flexibly by the seasons and conditions. Not all the small sites listed are guaranteed to cover
  • Vegetarian or other food restriction request for the dinner guide is available, but if you are sensitive (eg. strict vegan/halal) or very picky, please have it by yourself after the tour. We can finish early and drop you off at any restaurants as well
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Japanese Guide

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $318.43
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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