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Nara 9hr Tour Licensed Guide&Vehicle: Kyoto pickup/Osaka dropoff

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540 minutes
English

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!

Options

Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)

Regular Car (Up to 2 PAX)

Van (Up to 7 PAX)

Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)

Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Pickup included

From$1,061.97Per Vehicle

What's included in Nara 9hr Tour Licensed Guide&Vehicle: Kyoto pickup/Osaka dropoff

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Kyoto
Pass-by Only

This tour departs from Kyoto. It takes about 1 hour from Kyoto to Nara.

Nara Park

Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a large park in central Nara. Established in 1880, it is the location of many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.

Todai-ji Temple

Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, "Great Eastern Temple") is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs. Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building, despite the fact that the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two thirds of the original temple hall's size. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour duration includes travel time
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. This tour includes a government licensed guide and a private vehicle. *This tour departs from Kyoto and go to Nara, then finishes at your preffered place in Osaka City.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Entrance Fee NOT Included. 【Entrance fee】 Adults: 400 yen, Junior High and Elementary School Students 200 yen​

Operator

Japan Guide Agency