Nara Private Customizable Half Day Tour

Description

This private and customizable tour for Nara city (in Nara Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 2-3 attractions in Nara City at your own pace on this fully customizable 4-hour private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.

Tour Options

Itinerary

What's included

Pickup Locations & Times

If guests are already in Nara, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.

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Important Information

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Moderate Cancellation Policy:
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
• PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
• After your booking, you will receive a link to the Nara Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Nara Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
• Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
• If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
• Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
• Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
• Custom Itinerary:
• Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
• How far in advance should I book?
• Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
• What if I'm late?
• We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
• Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
• Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
• Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
• Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour

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Reviews(3)

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john_ski66

April 22, 2025

This was the best curated experience my partner and I had in Japan.

The organizers were in contact with us almost immediately after booking, and they stayed in contact while the details were finalized. General surveys of our expectations were followed by direct interaction with Kate, who finalized the itinerary. We met the tour guide, Kat, exactly as planned; and Kat was very knowledgeable, accommodating and thoughtful. Kat guided us to the less crowded parts of the areas we wanted to see, and he was always willing to cheerfully answer questions no matter how intrusive—and probably culturally insensitive. Lastly, though we know tipping is not customary in Japan, we prepared an envelope with a small gratuity (10%) in case our guide was exceptional. We were happy to present that to Kat at the end of our four hours together. Thank you, Kate and Kat, for making our brief visit to Nara one of the highlights of our two weeks in Japan! -John-ski & John

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gaborg907

April 6, 2024

We went to Nara and we saw beautiful temple and Mr. Kazumasa Kobayashi told a lot about the japanese history.

It was an amazing experience Mr. Kazumasa Kobayashi was a perfect tour guide. He was very prepared for the tour. Thank you!

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