Arashiyama & Nara Highlights

Uncover the rich history and vibrant culture of Nara and Arashiyama in a day tour from Kyoto. Visit iconic landmarks, explore beautiful gardens, and interact with friendly deer.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Park - Discover the charm of Nara Deer Park on your tour, where friendly deer roam freely in a picturesque setting. This expansive park allows you to interact with the gentle deer, known for their calm demeanor and eagerness to greet visitors. Purchase special deer crackers to feed them and enjoy a memorable, interactive experience.
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What's Included
  • Guiding and management
  • Driver arrangement
What's Not Included
  • Transportation: van rent -Cash : Up to 5 : ¥ 110,000,more than 5 please let me know)
  • Entry fees and Lunch
  • Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)
Additional Information

The itinerary is based on hiring a car or a van for 10 hours - Cash to the driver on the tour day: Up to 5 passengers: ¥110,000 ,if more than 5 please let me know in advance.
1- Within a day of your stay in Kyoto, I am going to show you the must-see spots of Nara and Arashimaya.
2- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective….

Location
Kyoto
On the spot
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Flora_k
May 17, 2024
Must do for people who have short stay in Japan - Very well organized trip We saw very impressive Buddha Temple and Shinto Shrine in Nara. We were fascinated with Bamboo forest. Guide was very attentive, took lots of pictures and even when we had extra time left took us to Kyoto to explore Nijo castle which was not on itinerary that we are very appreciative that otherwise we would not have a chance to see it. Guide also helped us to make dinner reservation for after the trip We were very happy how we spent our time
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Xcpvx76xvg
Apr 13, 2024
Great Tour - We had an amazing time, our tour guide Miyako was awesome, so knowledgeable and kind, highly recommend.
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Pamela_f
Apr 2, 2024
Best tour guide EVER!!! - wow I have to say my family and I had an amazing time!!!!! this is my second time ever writing any kind of review. my first experience with viator was a miserable one. thanks to my stars I didn't cancel this tour based off of my first experience. this tour cost a bit but it was worth every penny. we got picked up at our hotel. greeted so nicely . doors opened for us, water was offered right away. our tour guide Mike was AMAZING!!! it's our first time in japan so we didn't know anything. mike was very polite, bubbly and funny. mike told us step by step where we were going and as we got to each location he explained about the history and little facts about that location. persons in our group had a bit of a ruff time with walking to quickly but Mike made sure he asked Frequently it we are ok and if we needed to rest for a min. Mike was the best!!! he was like our personal photographer lol . he took pictures in every little spot and at every angle lol that was so sweet of him to do. he also gave use a picture foulder of every place we visited. he also saved every entry ticket we got that day and gave them to us after every stop . he also sent all of the photos to me at the end of the tour . if anyone is looking for a GREAT tour guide ask for Mike on this tour . he seems to love his job so that made the tour more memorable for my family and I. this experience makes me want to come back to Japan to learn more . 100% satisfied
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Liliya_b
Oct 2, 2023
Great tour - We had a great day exploring Kyoto and surroundings. Our guide Ahmed was excellent, speaks fluent English and is very knowledgeable about the region. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Kyoto.
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Cristinastroe2412
Apr 27, 2023
Great day - We had a great day. The guide was a professional, very punctual and he told us a lot if interesting things.
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Virginia_m
Sep 28, 2024
Bait and Switch Costing Double the Price - This is a bait and switch scam. We paid almost $500 for a tour. The booking was paid for and scheduled for a certain time but the tour operator didn’t even have a tour guide available at that hour. He told us to wait while he found one. We waited until finally he said he found someone. Unfortunately, that was not the end. The end was when the tour operator asked if we were okay spending an additional $500 after the credit card payment was processed. He said the private car tour did not include the cost of a driver. What?? The $500 tour would now cost $1000.. I told the tour operator to cancel and asked for a refund. Now, I’ve been told the refund amount is less than $100 out of $500. This is scandalous. The tour description is “The itinerary is based on hiring a car or van for 10 hrs”. Viator needs to refund my money asap.
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