Nara Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Nara is easy from Osaka and a gateway to Yoshino. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nara — prices per person.

Kyoto

Kyoto Private Car Tours - Optional Nara or Osaka Add-Ons

5.0(74)·8–9 hours

from$205/ person

via Viator

Nara

Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)

5.0(61)·4–6 hours

from$162/ person

via Viator

Nara

Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide

5.0(78)·4 hours

from$65/ person

via Viator

−29%

Nara

Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park

5.0(22)·5 hours

from$154$220/ person

via Viator

Osaka

Nara Day Trip from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

5.0(14)·8 hours

from$198/ person

via Viator

Osaka

Nara private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

5.0(14)·8 hours

from$233/ person

via Viator

Nara

Interactive Geisha Experience in Nara

5.0(20)·2 hours

from$361/ person

via Viator

Nara Prefecture

Historic and Natural Guided Hike in Yoshino

5.0(11)·5 hours

from$136/ person

via Viator