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Kyoto to Nara Day Trip 6 Hour Private Tour with Deer and Temples
Product code 5504472P7
From
From JPY 88,000
Dates
Available from Sep 5, 2025
Start times
10:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
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Kyoto to Nara Day Trip 6 Hour Private Tour with Deer and Temples
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 88,000
Kyoto to Nara Day Trip 6 Hour Private Tour with Deer and Temples
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Nara awaits with its rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty, just a short drive from Kyoto. This private 6-hour tour invites you to explore Nara Park, where you’ll encounter friendly deer roaming freely. Visit the historic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and marvel at the stunning architecture. Enjoy panoramic views from Nigatsu-do Hall and wander through the enchanting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its striking vermilion corridors. If time permits, admire the iconic five-story pagoda at Kofuku-ji Temple for a complete cultural experience. - Private tour with comfortable vehicle transport from Kyoto - Encounter friendly deer at Nara Park, a city symbol - Visit significant landmarks like Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience
Overview
Nara awaits with its rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty, just a short drive from Kyoto. This private 6-hour tour invites you to explore Nara Park, where you’ll encounter friendly deer roaming freely. Visit the historic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and marvel at the stunning architecture. Enjoy panoramic views from Nigatsu-do Hall and wander through the enchanting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its striking vermilion corridors. If time permits, admire the iconic five-story pagoda at Kofuku-ji Temple for a complete cultural experience. - Private tour with comfortable vehicle transport from Kyoto - Encounter friendly deer at Nara Park, a city symbol - Visit significant landmarks like Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience
What's Included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Not included
Admission fees (approx. ¥1,500 per person, including the guide’s admission fee)
Meals are not included. Your guide will be happy to recommend local restaurants or arrange a stop according to your preferences and dietary needs. Guests are responsible for their own lunch expenses.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Home to more than a thousand free-roaming deer, Nara Park is the heart of the city and a must-see for visitors. Guests can enjoy feeding and interacting with the friendly deer, considered messengers of the gods, while strolling through the spacious park.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Visitors will marvel at the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), housed in the world’s largest wooden building, and learn about the temple’s cultural and spiritual importance.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
Perched on a hillside within the Todai-ji complex, Nigatsu-do offers panoramic views of Nara city, especially beautiful in the late afternoon. Guests can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and admire the temple’s traditional wooden architecture.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
Renowned for its vibrant vermilion halls and hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns, this ancient Shinto shrine is deeply tied to Nara’s history. Visitors can walk through the lantern-lined paths and experience the shrine’s sacred ambiance.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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