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A group of deer with antlers in a fenced area. 1
A calm lake surrounded by trees and a few buildings in the background. 2
A large bronze Buddha statue in a temple with intricate carvings and a red pillar. 3
A row of ornate lanterns with intricate designs and Chinese characters, hanging from a red structure. 4
A group of people standing in front of a traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by stone lanterns and moss-covered rocks in a forested area. 5
By GuideMe Japan

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $104 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Young, passionate, knowledgable tour guides
    • Beat the crowds on an early start
    • See the highlights, all in one day!
    • Pause for a moment of contemplation and reflection at the Fushimi-Inari Shrine
    • Be awed by the Buddhist Temple at Kinkakuji and the district of Arashiyama

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒600-8216 京都府京都市下京区東塩小路釜殿町 | We will meet at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the northern side of the station where you can see Kyoto Tower outside. The big gate on ground floor.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kintetsu Nara Station Meetup)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Meet directly at Kintetsu Nara Station for a convenient and easy start. Ideal for guests already staying in Nara or guests who have no trouble with transport trouble.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $104.06 x 1 AdultCA $104.06
Total
Price is CA $104.06
Until Wed, Sep 2

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto Station Departure Option)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $112.73 x 1 AdultCA $112.73
Total
Price is CA $112.73
Until Wed, Sep 2

Nara Early Morning Tour (Osaka Station Departure Option)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:10AM
Price details
CA $117.06 x 1 AdultCA $117.06
Total
Price is CA $117.06
Until Wed, Sep 2

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport fee from Kyoto to Nara (public train fare)
  • Inclusions
    Learn about the history of Nara from a local guide
  • Exclusions
    Todaiji-Temple admission fee (800 Yen)
  • Exclusions
    Transport back to Kyoto/Osaka Station (for people on a one-day trip to Nara)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby buggies
    • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People with recent surgeries, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. In our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes. A great tour for people that want to maximise their experience in Nara!

    *Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund.

    *We will pick you up at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate or Osaka Station Tourist Information Centre, or meet up at Kintetsu Nara depending on the option you choose.

    *This tour has up to 12 people.

    Not wheelchair and stroller accessible Not recommended for guests who use a cane.

    *We will be using the public train to go from Kyoto/Osaka to Nara which takes around 1 hour. (Guests who choose the Kyoto/Osaka Station Departure Option).

    *Please note that the 4-hour tour duration applies only to the Kyoto/Osaka Station Departure Option. For the Kintetsu Nara Station Meet-up, the tour is 3 hours.

    When booking, please provide a phone number reachable during your stay in Japan and on WhatsApp. If you are a travel agent please enter the guest’s number, not the agency’s. This is so we can have a smooth interaction with guests before the tour, and provide clear information beforehand.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒600-8216 京都府京都市下京区東塩小路釜殿町 | We will meet at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the northern side of the station where you can see Kyoto Tower outside. The big gate on ground floor.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒530-0001 大阪府大阪市北区梅田３丁目１−１ JR大阪駅中央コンコース | We will meet at Osaka Station Tourist Information Center, right after you exit the JR Line of Osaka Station from the Central Gate.Our guide will be holding a sign that says GuideMe Japan. Our guide will be holding a sign that says GuideMe Japan. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early since we have other guests on this tour.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市西御門町 東向中町29 | We will meet at the Gyoki Bosatsu statue in front of Kintetsu Nara Station (near Exit 2 or the East Exit). Please note, this is not JR Nara Station. It takes approximately 10 minutes to walk from JR Nara Station to Kintetsu Nara Station. You can also google the following address for the exact location: "27 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara, 630-8215".
    • Nara, Nara, Japan