Private Kyoto-Nara Tour: Explore World Heritage Sites with Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Embark on a private Kyoto-Nara tour and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Japan. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, feed deer at Nara Park, and marvel at iconic landmarks like the Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Todai-ji Temple - Todaiji temple, “Eastern Great Temple” is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Tōai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE. The temple has undergone several reconstructions since then, with the most significant reconstruction (that of the Great Buddha Hall) taking place in 1709. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara”, together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Parking Fees
  • English Speaking Driver /Host
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission ticket for Todai-ji Temple Adult-¥600 Child-¥300
  • Admission Ticket for Kinkaku-ji Temple Adult-¥600 Child-¥300
Additional Information

Embark on a guided tour throughout Kyoto and Nara for the whole day. Have a visit to Todai-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as one of the ‘Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara’ along with seven other landmarks including temples, shrines and various locations in the Nara city. Enjoy the experience of feeding deer at Nara Park, observe the renowned Golden Pavilion of Kyoto, venture into the Kimono forest, and be awed by the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari.

Location
Todai-ji Temple
406-1 Zoushi-cho,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mark_b
Jul 12, 2024
A great day in Kyoto - Dave was a vreat driver/ tour guide. He really cared about our happiness. We walked out a temple and it started to rain he was there waiting for us woth 2 umbrellas that he bought. I would definitely recommend Dave.
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Morris_s
Jun 29, 2024
Great tour! - This was an amazing and magical tour that picked us up and took us to some of the most amazing sites outside of Kyoto. Our guide was extremely pleasant, respectful and knowledgeable. The all day tour was paced just right and separated by a lunch at its midpoint that was very very delicious. Nara, the Todaiji Buddha, the Golden Pagoda and many other sites were really spectacular - highly recommend using this group!
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Diana_e
Jun 28, 2024
Dan our guide was great.... - Dan our guide was great. Even with bad weather we had a great time exploring and our tour guide made the experience great.
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Daniel_e
Jun 21, 2024
Efficient, friendly, and fun. - Yui was excellent, hit all our spots, and avoided many of the crowds ('secret spots'). Was great having a driver to show us the key spots and take pictures of the whole family. Would book him again.
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Brandon_r
Jun 13, 2024
The perfect way to experience Kyoto and Nara - We Booked the private tour and they gave us the a wonderful guide/driver who took us to the best places to see around Kyoto and Nara. Our guide Christine was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful she made the tour an amazing experience for us. Although we fell behind schedule our guide was very patient with us and took the extra time to make sure we got to see everything we wanted without being rushed. 100% would recommend to anyone looking to explore the Kyoto and Nara area
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Connor_t
Jun 4, 2024
Well worth the trip! And John was amazing - John was so wonderful! He was hilarious, thoughtful, and a great tour guide. I enjoyed his humor, and me made my trip very special. He was also able to hit all of the highlights I wanted. Thank you, John! :)
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Mert_p
Jun 3, 2024
Kyota and Nara with Steven - Steven was a great guide. He ensured that we saw the important sites even though we toured during a "typhoon." It rained the entire day. He recommended a perfect spot for lunch. The restaurant had a robot server which was very interesting and added to the experience. He made an extra effort to save the day which could have been a "wash out." Pun intended! Steven's English was perfectly understandable. His tour not only provided the sites but also gave us a feel for the culture. He was also a good driver and that made a difference when compared to other experiences. Steven is friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough and I recommend his tour and look forward to another trip with him when the weather is in our favor.
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Alisa_l
May 31, 2024
Private Day Tours - Had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Kyoto and Osaka . John was our guide.He is very polite , funny and a very safe driver. I loved how flexible and organize this company is. Aiko is the owner and she helped us a lot to plan the right itinerary for the day based on our interest. She also gave us a lot of great recommendations for the upcoming days . I highly recommend this company for private tours. Both John and Aiko are wonderful people and I feel really blessed that our path crossed . Thank you again for a wonderful memories that you created for us
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Katherine_l
May 30, 2024
Hit all the major spots - The tour guide was very nice and easy to talk to, as well as knowledgeable about the attractions. This is definitely a good way to knock all the major Kyoto tourist attractions off your list.
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Rachel_c
Jun 18, 2024
Driver only - This is not a guided tour, it is a driver only. The driver was friendly and did take us where we wanted to go, but did not accompany us to the sites and had little knowledge of the history or significance of them.
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