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Tours & day trips
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.6/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 51 reviews
9.8/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
7.6 out of 10 with 15 reviews
7.6/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 106 reviews
9.8/10
106 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.2/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Nara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 67 reviews
9.4/10
67 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kyoto & Nara customizeable Luxury Private Day Tour Driver Guide
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.2/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Todai-ji’s Great Buddha & All Its Treasures in 2 Hours
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 28 activitiesNara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 192 reviews
10/10
192 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Guided Tour with Furoshiki Experience and Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Choose Your Wood Chopstick-Making Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Japan: Nara Park & Uji Day Tour – Deer Feeding, Matcha Tasting, Autumn View
Activity duration is 9 hours and 10 minutes
9h 10m+
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Nara: Tatami-Making Workshop with Tea and Sweets
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ninja Experience in Iga from Kyoto: Vegan or Beef Lunch & Museum
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Walking Tour with History, and spiritual stories
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Choose Your Start Spot Food & Bar Hopping Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Spa & wellness
See all 16 activitiesNara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Arashiyama&Fushimi Inari&Nara Park: Classic One-Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Temple-Shrine Walking Tour+Zen Calligraphy Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Yakushiji Tour – Toshodaiji or Sutra Copying Option
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m+
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Asuka, Ancient Capital & Future Heritage Private Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Explore Hasedera’s Giant Kannon and Cliffside Temple
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Kasuga Taisha, Sacred Deer Shrine Guided Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Private Tour with Car Deer Park & Todai-ji Temple
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Private Tour of Omiwa Shrine, Japan’s Oldest Shrine
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kyoto: Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines Guided Tour 3h
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
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Adventure & outdoor
See all 10 activitiesNara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arashiyama&Fushimi Inari&Nara Park: Classic One-Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9.8/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Bike Tour in Ancient Capital UNESCO World Heritage
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara City Highlights Shared Group or Private Cross Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.6/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Slow Cycling Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Sacred Morning Walk with Deer in the Mist
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara Ikoma Hozanji Temple Small Group Walk and Cable Car Sky View
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ikoma Hozanji Temple Magical Night Walk Small Group
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Nara Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Nara Family
During your visit to Nara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nara Family. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Saidai-ji
You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Saidai-ji. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
