Tōdai-ji tours

Just enough time at each stop and you get to travel freely at each stop. this is exactly what we were looking for... easy transportation between thr key locations that allow you to see the main tourist spots...Kyoto Village areas including Gion Geisha Village area which was really cool to see old machiya styles homes, the famous Fushimi Inari shrine, and ending with a visit to see the bowing deers of Nara.

our tour guide Aiko was amazing and accommodating getting us away from the crowds where possible and guiding us to areas within each site for great photos and experiences. I have a bad back and knees and Aiko provided options for me to still experience everything. the itinerary was a full day but we did not feel rushed. the driver was great as well and very safe driving. All our questions about anything & everything about Japan were also answered. I did not want the day to end.

KC is a wonderful guide. full of knowledge about the Nara area. he guided us through do's and don'ts with the deers. going through the temple he explained what it all meant and why it is of great importance to the area and country. would recommend this tour

We traveled by JR train for a day trip to see the Nara deer. This guided bus tour was perfect. Mrs K led us through three stops. She was very informative and spoke English well. Feeding the bowing deer at the top of the mountain was very memorable and one of our funnest experiences while in Japan.

This tour efficiently allowed me to experience Japan's most representative attractions in one day, with an itinerary that included Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Park, and Todai-ji Temple. At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the view overlooking Kyoto and the magnificence of the wooden architecture were impressive. At Fushimi Inari Shrine, walking along the endless path of torii gates allowed me to feel Japan's unique and mystical atmosphere. In Nara Park, the scenery of naturally blending with the deer was memorable, and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple was overwhelming in scale and presence when I actually saw it. The tour guide, Songran Lee, provided very natural Korean explanations that were easy to understand, and she highlighted the key points of each location, allowing me to learn a lot in a short amount of time. In particular, the restaurant information she recommended during transit was practical and detailed, which was a great help during the trip. Overall schedule management, guidance, customer service, and other basic qualities as a guide were well-equipped, allowing me to enjoy the tour comfortably and with confidence! Overall, it was a stable and satisfactory tour, and I would especially recommend it to those visiting Kyoto and Nara for the first time!

I was so happy with this tour. It ended up being a 1 on 1 tour, which had never happened before. at first I was worried, but the guide was so wonderful. she took me to all the highlights and was well informed about the area. sin e it was a 1 to 1 we had a little extra time at the end so she recommended a couple of extra stops that were totally worth it.

I had a really memorable day thanks to our guide. We visited Nara, Uji, and Fushimi Inari, and the whole trip was smooth and comfortable from start to finish. She has a very cool and confident vibe — short hair, a relaxed style, and a calm, clear way of speaking. She can switch between Japanese, Mandarin, and English effortlessly, which made everything so easy and natural. Her explanations were simple and vivid, not boring at all, and she shared small details that made each place feel alive. I also really appreciated her respectful and open personality. She didn’t try to perform or push anything — she just let the experience breathe, which made the day feel genuine and relaxed. If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, chill, and really knows how to guide without being overbearing, I’d definitely recommend her. Great energy, great pace, great company.

I really enjoyed this day tour. It’s such a stress free activity since you have a guide who will bring you to beautiful places and sceneries. Our guide was Harry and he did an awesome job. We got to see so many places that me and my family ould not have gone too. ai would recommend doing this tour and requesting Harry as your guide.