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Recommended trip duration
2 days

Nara Prefecture
Nara, Japan’s ancient capital, is a city where history and nature come together in perfect harmony. Famous for its massive Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple and its roaming deer in Nara Park, Nara is a peaceful haven for history buffs and nature lovers alike. The city’s temples and shrines, such as Kasuga Taisha, are UNESCO World Heritage sites that showcase Japan’s rich cultural heritage. Nara’s tranquil streets, lined with traditional Japanese gardens, provide the perfect backdrop for a day of exploration. This charming city offers a unique combination of ancient tradition and natural beauty.
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto
[Kyoto & Nara Day Trip] Arashiyama Train & Nara Park & Fushimi Inari Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Forest Path & Kimono Forest (Departure from Osaka)
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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Osaka/Kyoto Departure)
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara Park Deer, and Fushimi Inari Shrine Torii Gate One Day Tour (Osaka/Kyoto Departure)
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[Kyoto & Nara & Uji Day Trip] Nara Park's Adorable Deer & Fushimi Inari Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & World Heritage Site Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street & Uji River & Uji Park & Asagiri Bridge Day Trip
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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour(Optional upgrade to Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch)
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★ 4.4
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Tours • From Osaka
Nara Park & Mt. Rokko Snow Park Day Trip (From Osaka)
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★ 4.6
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto
Kyoto Arashiyama Scenic & Cultural Exploration and Nara Adorable Deer Fun Experience Day Tour
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★ 4.9
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Tours • From Kyoto
[Kyoto & Nara & Arashiyama Day Trip] Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Forest Path & Nara Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Senbon Torii (Depart from Osaka, includes deer crackers)
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★ 5.0
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Tours • From Osaka
[Nara & Uji] Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Gourmet & World Heritage Onsen Day Trip (From Osaka)
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★ 4.5
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Nara & Uji Day Trip: Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple & Uji & Genji no Yu Onsen | Depart from Osaka
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★ 4.5
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Tours • From Osaka
Ikoma Skybike, Todaiji Temple, and Mt. Wakakusa Day Tour from Osaka
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★ 4.3
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Tours • From Osaka
[Kyoto & Arashiyama & Nara] Nara Park (Deer Crackers Included) & Fushimi Inari Shrine or chiikawa Shop & Arashiyama Train & Bamboo Forest One Day Tour (From Osaka)
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Rail passes • From Osaka
JR Haruka Kansai Airport Express Ticket
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★ 4.8
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Hiroshima
JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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Kansai Railway Pass
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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JR West Kansai Sanin Area Pass
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★ 4.6
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Car charters • Nara
Kyoto & Nara Private Car Charter
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Car charters • From Osaka
Osaka and Surrounding Areas Private Car Charter
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Car charters • From Osaka
Depart from Osaka | Kansai Area (Kyoto, Nara, Kobe) Group Charter One-Day Tour | Free itinerary | Large capacity
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Car charters • Nara
Nara Private Car Rental with Driver
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Hotels in Nara Prefecture
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Reviews of Nara Prefecture activities
nuraini ****************
2025-12-12 03:35:46
Fantastic 5.0
very easy to redeem and reserved seat. can use machine but as one of my tickets can’t read the passport, we still need to go to the office to redeem. I choose the physical ticket but I think if opted for qr code will be much easier.
Subanake *********
2025-12-04 15:24:04
Fantastic 5.0
very good price JR region pass that we can catch All High speed trains between Shin-Osaka and Okayama with free reserved seats. moreover we can travel to Takamatsu , Amanohashidate and Kinosakionsen within 5 days.
TSANG ******
2025-12-21 06:57:58
Fantastic 5.0
The convenience of electronic tickets, which don't require exchange, is great. I also purchased a Kintetsu 5-day electronic ticket a year ago. However, unfortunately, I couldn't open the ticket at the station at all, and ultimately couldn't use it and had to cancel. I used a transportation card to go to the Kintetsu Nagoya Station ticket office and bought a physical ticket. I originally wanted to buy a physical ticket this time, but unfortunately, they stopped selling them on March 31, 2025; only electronic tickets are available. Each time you use it, you have to re-enter and open the ticket to use it, but many stations that aren't major stations often don't have 5G network, only LTE. I'm very worried that I won't be able to open the ticket. Although I was able to use it this time, I still prefer physical tickets over electronic tickets; I have a bit of a phobia about using electronic tickets.
FAN ********
2025-12-15 00:34:41
Fantastic 5.0
Exchanged for a 3-day Kansai Railway Pass, it's really convenient. Buying through the app also gets you a discount of 20 or 25 dollars, so it's a great deal. This time I exchanged it at the Limon welcome desk, it was very fast, located opposite the tourist info counter, and there was no one there. The process only required leaving my phone number and scanning a QR code, very convenient and quick. Afterwards, I immediately used the Nankai Electric Railway, but you can't take the Rapid train, you have to pay extra. I took the Express to Namba and it was only 45 minutes, the time difference isn't that significant. The next day I even went to Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto and Nara, then back to Osaka Namba, super convenient.
patcharapol ********
2025-09-20 15:39:06
Fantastic 5.0
It's super easy to use today; just use the card and you can redeem it at the automatic machine. Just show the QR code and scan your passport, then select the start date. It's very convenient now and worth it. Just traveling to Hiroshima alone makes it worth it, especially riding the Shinkansen.
Byron *******
2025-10-02 14:42:35
Fantastic 5.0
Sanyo Sanin pass was very great and easy to use when traveling in Kanto region. we have used it on our travels all the way from Hiroshima, Himeji and Kobe. Highly recommended it for people who wanted to explore outside of Kyoto and Osaka. Shinkansen was very punctual (unless there are unfortunate events and bad weather conditions). It offered unlimited travel on JR trains, including the shinkansen (except Nozomi/Mizuho), which made moving between cities like Hiroshima, Okayama, and Fukuoka incredibly easy and affordable. I saved a lot compared to buying individual tickets, and the convenience of just hopping on and off trains with a pass was unbeatable.
Marjorie ******
2025-07-20 10:14:07
Fantastic 5.0
Claiming of ticket was easy. Just scan the qr code at ticket machine at the station. was able to use the ticket anytime all throughout my 7 days super worth it. thank you!
Kenrick *******
2025-10-27 13:02:44
Fantastic 5.0
Slightly cheaper than buying directly on JR West offices. This pass covers going to Tottori and even Matsue, Izumo, Kurashiki, Okayama. Definitely worth it if you plan to travel far away and uses lots of limited express trains or even the shinkansen
Farhana **********
2025-12-21 09:56:30
Fantastic 5.0
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Zhang and the company for their outstanding hospitality and service. Traveling as a family of seven—ranging in age from 2 to 69—is never easy, as each person has very different needs, energy levels, and expectations. Coordinating logistics, comfort, and timing for such a diverse group can be quite challenging, but Mr. Zhang handled everything with remarkable patience, professionalism, and care.
From the very beginning, he was attentive, calm, and genuinely thoughtful. He made an effort to understand us.
Overall, we are truly grateful to have had Mr. Zhang accompanying us. His dedication and professionalism made a significant difference to our trip, turning what could have been a complicated experience into a smooth and enjoyable one. Thank you to Mr. Zhang and the company for such excellent service—we would not hesitate to recommend them to families, especially those traveling with multiple generations.
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