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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 (Departure from Osaka)
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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip | Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari Shrine + Nara Park (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)
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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 and Nara Day Tour(Optional upgrade to Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch)
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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 & Nara: Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine & Arashiyama Day Trip (From Osaka)
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[Nara & Uji] Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Gourmet & World Heritage Onsen Day Trip (From Osaka)
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Kyoto Arashiyama Scenic & Cultural Exploration and Nara Adorable Deer Fun Experience Day Tour
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Best of Kyoto & Nara: Kiyomizudera, Nara Park, Todaiji & Much More
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Osaka City/Kyoto/Nara/Uji/Kobe Popular Locations Customized Chartered Car Day Tour
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Nara Park & Mt. Rokko Snow Park Day Trip (From Osaka)
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Ikoma Skybike, Todaiji Temple, and Mt. Wakakusa Day Tour from Osaka
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JR Haruka Kansai Airport Express Ticket
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Kansai Railway Pass
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
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Osaka and Surrounding Areas Private Car Charter
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Kyoto & Nara Private Car Charter
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Depart from Osaka | Kansai Area (Kyoto, Nara, Kobe) Group Charter One-Day Tour | Free itinerary | Large capacity
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Nara Private Car Rental with Driver
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Reviews of Nara Prefecture activities
Yogendren *******
2026-02-11 14:24:20
Fantastic 5.0
It was such a great experience and trip with Christine and our driver Mr Yamada. Worth every single penny. Not regretting choosing them for your trip as they will make your day really worth and wonderful. Christine really helps us with all the information and updates regarding our stop and each and every history behind the places. We truly had a memorable journey. Thank you Christine!
Rich *******
2025-12-01 12:48:10
Fantastic 5.0
I recommend this trip for those with limited time during their Osaka visit. It’s a wonderful way to see three popular tourist spots in just one day. We started from Dotonburi at 8am and returned around 6:30pm. You’ll get about 2 hours to explore the Arashiyama area, 1 hour in Nara, and over an hour at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Just a heads-up: be punctual so you don’t miss the tour, which leaves without you if you're late. Be sure to plan your day wisely. We managed to squeeze in a quick lunch in Arashiyama since there wouldn’t be time to eat at the other spots.
choi ******
2026-01-30 13:14:29
Fantastic 5.0
This trip with guide Oh Seok-bong was wonderful! He provided great travel tips, restaurant information, and even made lunch reservations, helping in every way to ensure we could focus on the trip. He was humorous and provided historical and social information about Kyoto and Nara, making the trip even more enriching. I had been hesitant, but it was a waste of time to worry. He even gave us restaurant information for our drop-off location to take care of dinner. While independent travel is good, it's also great to follow a well-planned schedule made by experts.
Ruby *******
2025-12-24 21:59:43
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook User
2026-02-16 02:39:35
Fantastic 5.0
Our NIKO guide did a wonderful job on this trip. There were no recommendations for specific souvenir shops or meals, and they provided explanations of Japanese history in Chinese and English that went beyond the basics, so nothing was neglected. Although there were seniors and children together, we moved on time without any inconvenience or delays. The majority of the tourists were Taiwanese families, but there were also some Koreans, Indians, and Americans. I recommend this trip.
Klook User
2025-12-26 08:25:36
Fantastic 5.0
This trip was amazing. Fionna, our guide for this trip, was a phenomenol guide to the expedition. She is expressive with her words, face, and arms; moreover, she gets along with the vibes of the group. She is informative as she gives the background and history of each important landmark in our trip, laid out some important rules and precaution on what to do and not to do during the trip for each important milestone we reached on a trip, and looks out for the wellbeing of us tourist. Additionally, she gives quizzes after the trip which really makes us appreciate the insights we gained from the trip more - she even gave us chocolate candies for answering it correctly! Overall, I say the value was worth it as it as my family of five really had a positive experience of her.
Jomar ******
2026-01-25 10:43:35
Fantastic 5.0
we enjoyed the trip. the guide was easy to understand and was very helpful by sending us time updates and location links. her guide for food and shops are a great help also. much recommended our Guide Vivi
클룩 회원
2026-01-23 23:49:57
Fantastic 5.0
It was our first trip to Japan with the kids, so we went with a mix of excitement and worry, but thanks to the bus tour, it was a very satisfying day. In particular, the guide's calm and informative explanations were great. If we had traveled from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara by subway, it would have taken a lot of travel time and we would have struggled to find our way, but being conveniently transported by bus allowed us to sleep during the travel time and recharge our energy. The kids were most satisfied with Nara Park. They were happy to see and touch the deer up close and to buy and feed them crackers. Fushimi Inari Shrine had beautiful colors, so the photos turned out really well. There were many bus tour groups at each destination, so it was crowded, but I felt that it was a good decision to take the bus tour and we had a satisfying day. Highly recommend it!^^
MaJoselynn *****
2025-11-01 13:18:36
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was organized and we left the meeting point on time. Finally, I got to see the Fushimi Inari Shrine and pass through the Torii Gates! Met the Nara deers personally and got to experience riding the Rickshaw going to the Bamboo Forest. Such a great experience!
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