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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$358.68
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Start your day with our PRIVATE morning tour and experience Nara's top attractions before the crowds arrive!
As Japan's first capital, Nara offers a unique blend of history and nature. Feed the friendly wild deer, visit Todai-ji to admire the world’s largest bronze Buddha, and conclude with a sake tasting to savor the local flavors. In just a few hours, this tour allows you to experience the best of Nara in a relaxed and efficient manner.
It’s the perfect day trip for those staying in Kyoto or Osaka who want to explore the charm of Nara!
《PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY》
➡The tour duration depends on the departure point—around 6 hours from Kyoto and about 4 hours from Nara. If you opt for the sake tasting, please allow an extra 30 minutes.
➡This tour is designed as a WALKING experience, using public transportation and plenty of time on foot to explore Nara.
➡If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
As Japan's first capital, Nara offers a unique blend of history and nature. Feed the friendly wild deer, visit Todai-ji to admire the world’s largest bronze Buddha, and conclude with a sake tasting to savor the local flavors. In just a few hours, this tour allows you to experience the best of Nara in a relaxed and efficient manner.
It’s the perfect day trip for those staying in Kyoto or Osaka who want to explore the charm of Nara!
《PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY》
➡The tour duration depends on the departure point—around 6 hours from Kyoto and about 4 hours from Nara. If you opt for the sake tasting, please allow an extra 30 minutes.
➡This tour is designed as a WALKING experience, using public transportation and plenty of time on foot to explore Nara.
➡If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meet at Kintetsu Nara Station
Duration: 4 hours: Our private tour offers a personalized experience with flexible schedules and relaxing breaks, letting you enjoy every moment
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29
Duration: 4 hours: Our private tour offers a personalized experience with flexible schedules and relaxing breaks, letting you enjoy every moment
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide
- Deer Crackers for Feeding Deer
- Entrance Fees: Todai-ji Temple (800yen)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Stunning professional photos will be taken during the tour
- Sake Tasting Fee (700 yen): Applicable only to those who wish to participate.
- Public Transportation Fare (about 1200 yen): Applicable only for departures from Kyoto.
Meeting point
The tour concludes at Kintetsu Nara Station. From there, participants are free to continue sightseeing in Nara or enjoy lunch in the area. For those who wish to return to Kyoto immediately, the guide can accompany you back—simply let them know!
This tour starts from the Central Exit (Kyoto Tower side) of Kyoto Station. Please head toward the Trip.com store, which serves as a landmark for the meeting point.
Return details
The tour concludes at Kintetsu Nara Station. From there, participants are free to continue sightseeing in Nara or enjoy lunch in the area. For those who wish to return to Kyoto immediately, the guide can accompany you back—simply let them know!
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Higashimuki Shopping StreetHigashimuki Shopping Street in Nara is a lively arcade filled with shops, restaurants, and souvenirs, offering a perfect blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture.
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Kofuku-ji TempleKofuku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara, is renowned for its iconic five-story pagoda, the second tallest in Japan, and its rich Buddhist heritage.
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Yume-Kaze Hiroba is a charming shopping and dining area offering local delicacies and souvenirs. It also serves as a convenient pathway to Todai-ji Temple, making it a perfect stop during your Nara adventure.
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Todai-ji TempleTodai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. It is home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world, and its massive wooden hall, the Daibutsuden, is the largest wooden structure of its kind. A symbol of Nara's rich history, the temple offers a profound cultural and spiritual experience.
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Todai-ji Nigatsudo KudenNiigatsudo, part of Todai-ji Temple, offers stunning views of Nara and is famous for its Omizutori ceremony, held every March. This ancient tradition, over 1,200 years old, marks the arrival of spring with torch-lit rituals.
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Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on the eastern side of Nara Park, near Todai-ji Temple. Founded in 749, it was built to enshrine Hachiman, the guardian deity of Todai-ji and its Great Buddha. The shrine has long been associated with samurai and warriors, as Hachiman is considered the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and is especially beautiful during autumn when the leaves change color.
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Nara ParkNara Park is a beautiful, expansive park famous for its friendly, free-roaming deer. Visitors can enjoy the unique experience of feeding these gentle animals, making it a memorable part of your visit to Nara.
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Kasuga Grand ShrineKasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Nara's most important Shinto shrines. Known for its hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns, the shrine is dedicated to the deity of the Fujiwara clan and is a peaceful, spiritual site surrounded by lush forest.
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UkimidoUkimido, also known as the Floating Hall, is a picturesque pavilion located on the edge of the Sagi-ike Pond in Nara. The hall is famous for its serene reflection on the water, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene, especially during sunrise and sunset.
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Harushika Brewery(For those interested, sake tasting is available for 700 yen)Harushika Brewery is renowned for producing high-quality sake using traditional methods. Known for its rich, smooth flavor, Harushika sake is crafted from locally grown rice and pure mountain water, offering a true taste of Nara's brewing heritage.
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Naramachi Townhouse of Traditional Lifestyle"Nara Machi Nigiwai House" is a traditional merchant house in Naramachi where visitors can step inside and experience the charm of old Japanese architecture, along with displays of local crafts and cultural exhibits.
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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$358.68
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!