Why not visit Nara after enjoying sightseeing in Kyoto or Osaka? This ancient city, rich in nature and history, offers a unique charm that's different from the bustling cities. We offer small-group one-day van tours. On this tour, you'll visit two of Nara’s most iconic cultural heritage sites: Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Our guide will share only the most interesting and engaging facts about their history—don’t worry, this isn’t a history class! In addition to temples and shrines, we’ve planned a full day for you, including a delicious lunch, cozy cafés, souvenir shops, and breathtaking views from the summit of Mount Wakakusa. Our friendly and flexible guide will ensure you have the best day in Nara. With a small group size of up to 8 people, this tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or anyone who enjoys connecting with the guide and fellow travelers.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
A must-see in Nara: the Great Buddha. Our guide will explain the history of Todai-ji Temple.
Let's feed the deer and take memorable photos together.
After lunch, we'll visit the traditional townhouse area in downtown Nara to watch a mochi-making demonstration and explore souvenir shops.
Let's visit Kasuga Taisha, a shrine that has preserved its stunning scenery for over 1,000 years. It is one of Japan's most renowned spiritual power spots.
From Mount Wakakusa, you can enjoy panoramic views of Nara and Osaka. It's the perfect spot to capture stunning photos, especially with the deer and breathtaking sunsets. We'll drive all the way to the top by car.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Explore Nara in a Day Van Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $13 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GoAmigo!.
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I loved this tour! Ami was our guide and she taught us so much about the deer, Nara history, the temples and how they were constructed. She was very attentive, answered our questions, had pics to help us see how the temples looked when they were originally standing. Highly recommend!
Sho was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Sho arrived at our hotel promptly and was more than prepared to show us Nara. Sho provided great insight about Japanese history and the complexities of what Japan was and what Japan has become. As we maneuvered the streets of Nara, Sho provided us with great advice about places to revisit as well as great places to eat. Highly recommend!
We had a really great day with Ami, our guide, and Noa, our driver. I highly recommend this tour. We do a lot of these types of tours and this was one of the best. Ami was so personal and knowledgeable. She also took great care of us all day and saw places you might not see on a regular tour and even took us to a house restaurant for an authentic experience. Great food there. We loved seeing all the deer and the shrines and got a great mountaintop view of Nara along with more deer as we ended our day. You must do this tour. It is well worth it.
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