Capture stunning photos in Nara’s top sites before the crowds. Join our early bird tour and explore freely by noon. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it’s five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto’s Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine - Kasuga Grand…
What's Included
  • Transportation Fee from Kyoto to Nara (If you select the Kyoto Station Departure Option)
  • English-Speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Admission Fee (800yen for Todaiji-Temple)
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto
Additional Information

Managed by @guidemejapan on Instagram, Nara tends to become quite busy in the afternoon, making it challenging to capture stunning photos. To ensure a pleasant experience, our tour visits Nara’s main attractions (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowds arrive.
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Location
Kintetsu-Nara Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_k
Mar 1, 2025
Amazing Nara - Thank You Koichiro! - Koichiro was an amazing and hospitable tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Nara and all of the destinations he showed us on this tour! We had so much fun experiencing Nara and the shrines, temples and deer we were lucky to see! Thank you Koichiro!
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Jwb7964el
Mar 1, 2025
Amazing Nara - Thank You Koichiro! - Koichiro was an amazing and hospitable tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Nara and all of the destinations he showed us on this tour! We had so much fun experiencing Nara and the shrines, temples and deer we were lucky to see! Thank you Koichiro!
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Wenching_h
Feb 26, 2025
Immerse in Nara - Our tour guide Daizen was enthusiastic to share his knowledge of Nara in an interesting and engaging way. Although we only spent 4 hours with Daizen, we had a great day in Nara.
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John_l
Feb 24, 2025
Great morning tour - This was the perfect morning tour. You’ll start at Kyoto station and take a train ride for about 45 mins to Nara where you’ll see many shrines, temples, and of course adorable little deer. Be prepared for a good amount of walking including some sections that are uphill and with tall steps.
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Hayden_h
Feb 24, 2025
Shuma was a great guide.... - Shuma was a great guide. 👍 Very informative and helpful, shared his knowledge and experience with Nara.
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Deliao295
Feb 16, 2025
Beautiful walk - I highly recommend this tour, Kevin was amazing. This early tour was great it wasn't crowded at all, we were able to get very cool pictures, the sights are beautiful.
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02111212
Feb 15, 2025
The most incredible experience - all thanks to Momoka - We visited as a family and are so grateful we booked Momoka as our guide. She was so chatty and informative. We saw so much more than we would have doing it on our own. Truly can’t thank Momoka enough. One of our best experiences on our tour of Japan! Highly recommend.
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Noah_s
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing way to see Nara and beat the crowds - Koichiro was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Nara and a great tour guide. It was so nice being able to chat with him instead of being worried about directions and which train to get on. He even helped us get to Osaka after he concluded the tour with us. I would highly recommend this experience as we got to see all of the spots in Nara before the crowds started pouring in. On our way back I was shocked how many people had appeared within the hour we spent in Nara, but getting there early helped us avoid the crowds. 10/10 I recommend this experience, especially with Koichiro!
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Raymond_r
Feb 13, 2025
Solid walking tour. Kevin... - Solid walking tour. Kevin was a wonderful tour guide - highly recommend. Great way to start the day and avoid the larger crowds!
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Penhalp
Feb 23, 2025
Disappointing tour - The tour was disappointing. Our guide was friendly, but his knowledge of Nara Park was very limited, making the experience feel rushed and lacking depth. A four-hour tour ended in just two hours, leaving us feeling shortchanged. While the park itself is beautiful, we expected a much more informative and engaging experience—especially for the $70 charged by Viato
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