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Nara Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local Guide, Japan

Nara, 630-8215

We will visit Nara City, the first fixed capital of Japan during the 8th century.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 5 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Discover Nara with a private local guide on a fully customizable tour.

Visit Nara’s famous landmarks, such as Todai-ji Temple and its Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park and its friendly deer, or the historic streets of Naramachi. The itinerary can be tailored to your interests and pace, allowing you to explore both iconic sites and hidden gems.

Whether it is your first visit or a return trip, this private tour offers a flexible and personalized way to discover Japan’s first permanent capital.

Itinerary

Rooftop of Nara Prefectural Government Office. You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the day!

Todaiji temple. The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.

Kasuga-taisha shrine. Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.

Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kofukuji to Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.

Naramachi old town. Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide
  • Guide fees (entrance, transports and lunch)

Not included

  • Around 2500 JPY/person
  • Entrance fees to monuments (chosen together on the day, if desired)
  • Transport fees (free for JR Pass owners)
  • The tour is a walking experience in Nara; public transport can be used as an additional option.

Important information

Meeting point

Nara, 630-8215

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible Please, bring good shoes because we walk a while.

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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