Hire a personal guide to show you the highlights of Nara, with entrance fees included to the Kasuga Grand Shrine, Todai-ji Temple, and Isuien Garden. This private tour picks you up at your hotel in Osaka and organizes rail tickets (own expense) for you. Take a peaceful stroll along forest paths, and benefit from local knowledge.

Explore picturesque Nara on a personalized day trip from Osaka
Private guide reveals hidden gems and nature spots
Visit stunning Shinto shrines, sacred Buddhist sites, and tranquil gardens
Enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine with a local insider (own expense)

What's Included

Private and personalised experience
9 hours with a host (including travel time to and from Osaka)
Tickets to:Isui-en Garden, Todaiji-Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions other than the ones mentioned
Bicycle rentals
Transportation costs (Japan Rail Pass holders can travel free on the JR)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

DAISO
2-chōme-2-17 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan
(The host will be waiting in front of the shop) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Todai-ji Temple (Pass By)

Nigatsu-do Temple (Pass By)

Nara Park (Pass By)

Isuien Garden (Pass By)

Kasuga Grand Shrine (Pass By)

Kofuku-ji Temple (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
Meeting Point
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

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Awesome

Kathleen_M, Apr 2024

Very personalized and detailed - Taka very professional and with lots of patience - knowledgeable for us to understand Japanese culture

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your feedback! If you ever return, we'd love to host you again for another enriching experience!

Terrible trip

JaimePaul_G, Jun 2023

Do not take this trip with this tour operator it was a waste of money and we learnt nothing from our guide. While the guide seemed a nice person the only thing, she really taught us was her name. She did not seem to know anything about any of the sights or the correct way to get there. We paid a lot of money just to take a train and bus and learn nothing. Basically, we paid hundreds of dollars to take a free bus and get into a temple, in hindsight we could have done this our self. Even though we knew lunch was not included what we did not expect is we had to also buy the guide lunch, so we really got nothing from it only spend more. We could have done all this by ourselves for cheaper.

Nara tour

DannaLeah_C, Apr 2023

We had a marvellous day in Nara, going around and seeing all the sights and also the deers. Picture perfect. We are also grateful and thankful for our guide Marcelo for an amazing tour.

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Nara Day Trip from Osaka with a Local: Private & Personalized

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