An unforgettable experience in Nara with Eiko! We were so lucky to have Eiko as our guide during our trip to Nara—we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! She explained the history and culture of every site in a way that was clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Beyond her knowledge, Eiko was extraordinarily attentive, taking care of every little detail and answering all our questions with genuine warmth. She truly made our day special. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Lunch
- Entrance fee of Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Entrance fee of Todaiji
- Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
- Air-conditioned bus
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet with a guide at Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI) Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003
Return
- Meet with a guide at Kyoto Station - Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area (In Front of KYOTO AVANTI) Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003
Itinerary
Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto, Japan
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is an important historical site in ancient Nara. We can visit the main sanctuary for general worship. (Please note that the special worship of the main sanctuary, Kasugataisha Museum, and Botanical Garden are not included.)
The Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple, standing about 15 meters tall, is one of Nara's most famous and historically significant landmarks. Todaiji Temple also holds the title of the world's largest wooden structure. In Nara Park, you can enjoy the sight of friendly and charming deer.
Enjoy a delicious Japanese-style lunch at the local restaurant!
Admire Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s iconic Golden Pavilion, beautifully reflected on the tranquil waters of its surrounding pond. Originally built as a shogun’s villa, this stunning Zen temple combines traditional Japanese architecture with serene gardens, offering a picture-perfect glimpse into Kyoto’s rich history and culture.
Matcha Sweets Factory: Visit "atelier Kyobaum" to watch the fascinating process of baking Kyoto's famous matcha baumkuchen cakes and pick up some exclusive souvenirs. Next, satisfy your sweet tooth at "atelier Kyobaum," a matcha sweets factory where you can watch artisans bake famous Kyoto cakes and shop for exclusive souvenirs.
Authentic Tea Ceremony: Conclude your journey with a peaceful tea ceremony in a historic 150-year-old Machiya townhouse. Savor premium matcha while taking in picturesque views of the Kamo River.
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I really enjoyed the trip, the tour guide is super energetic and friendly, everything’s on time and well organized. Feeding the deer was a highlight of the trip for sure ♥️ The program is well balanced and not tiring. The only point worth improving is mentioning the tour operator in the description of the tour on the aggregator website as there are multiple at the meeting point and I couldn’t find this info
Lily was an amazing host. Excellent, friendly and informative. Very caring. Would highly recommend.
Tammy was a wonderful tour guide! She gave me a personalized tour and when I had a question she didn't know, she'd bring in someone who knew the answer. Loved my time with Tammy, she was so sweet and went above and beyond to make me feel welcome.
We enjoyed the tour to Nara with Lily very much. Our family drove in a very confortable car. Lily was an excellent guide. The lunch in the traditional restaurant was good. We were lucky to book this tour. We felt the whole day like very special guests. It was an experience we can recommend everyone.
Good day, lots of activities. Emiko was fantastic guide, knowledgeable and entertaining, great conversationalist. Tea ceremony was a delightful experience.
It’s was amazing. The guide woman was really nice and explained everything so good. She is such a friendly and caring person. Love everything about this tour
The tour was amazing. We ended up with a small group on a rainy day. The sites were not very crowded due to the weather. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was excellent.
A very good and organized trip. Our quait was very good
Mimi was wonderful! She taught us a lot about history and showed us some truly impressive things. The deer park was magical, and the food was also very delicious. An absolutely perfect experience!
Even if the day was very hot, our experience with Mimmy was great
Mimmy Is great and the tour was perfect ❤️❤️❤️
Mummy. We saw stone lanterns with deer and South Gate and Buddha temples and had a wonderful lunch.
We all had an amazing experience in Nara the trip was very well organised and gauge. Shirley was very friendly and informative. I would definitely come on this trip again lots to see and do very very good. deer were beautiful it was an unforgettable experience.
I was bitten by two deers. Terrible expirience
Mimmy was a very patient and helpful guide.
Very nice, give many explanations
Liked the tour alot, the guide new a lot and was good to present things to us, also took the time to take pictures. Overall very nice
This was a really excellent tour. Everything went smoothly. And our guide was extremely informative and made it a special experience.
Shelley was a wonderful guide. Kept us on time with loads of knowledge of Nara. Ended with a great lunch.
Great tour and fun experience with tour guide Shelley.
Wonderful and informative tour. Shelley, the tour guide, was amazing!
We had an excellent time at Nara, our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable!
Aki was our tour guide for the half day tour to Nara and the trip was fantastic. From guiding us around, being patient when we got distracted to take photos (or dodging the deer), to allowing us some flexibility in the itinerary, the day was thoroughly enjoyable. The tour was informative and we’d highly recommend.
Very best guide for discovery nara
A wonderful experience. Learned a lot from guide Sho Kuroda- he was very knowledgeable and politely answered all questions . Tour was managed well - we moved according to schedule. Kudos to all members of the group. Sho also helped me with shopping for souvenirs.
We had a wonderful experience in Nara, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Sho. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic throughout the tour. Sho shared fascinating insights about Nara’s history, culture, and landmarks, making each stop much more meaningful and interesting. He was patient with questions, ensured everyone was comfortable, and managed the tour smoothly. His warm personality and excellent communication made the day enjoyable and memorable. We especially appreciated his local knowledge and the thoughtful recommendations he shared along the way. Thank you, Sho, for making our visit to Nara such a special experience. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable tour.
had a great exp with Sachi. Enjoyed and learnt about deers and temple from her.
Sachi was a great guide, provided us with historical context snd interesting insights.
Beautiful place, easy transportation, well organised, and very nice proficient guide
The tour was very convenient if taking a day trip from Kyoto, not too rushed at all. Our guide, Shelley, was very knowledgable about the area and enthusiastic throughout the tour. You never felt lost! I recommend it if you’re looking for a Nara day trip.
Our guide, Sachi, made our trip seamless from the beginning to the end! Originally from Nara, she is very knowledgeable and friendly. Not only did we learn a lot of history, but she helped us get good souvenirs (helped me to buy a Japanese knife!) and had a great time with her!
Tour was organized well . Good bus . Enough time at each site . unfortunately the guide Tammy did not speak English very well and did not explain too much or we did not understand correctly. Lunch was great . We were back on time in Kyoto .
Nice guide, nice experience . Worth it and recommend
Great tour for the price. Our guide Tammy was very nice and helpful.
We had a wonderful time and our guide shelley was very helpful with all explanation - the Nara Park with it’s deers every where is just amazing - we finished with all explanation nice lunch - I strongly recommend this excursion as also not too long .
Nice trip to some temples and to a deer park with sweet and friendly deer. Our guide Shelley did a great job and spoke good english.
Great way to see Nara, tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, spoke great English, well worth booking
A very enjoyable morning trip to Nara.
Very nice tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, Emiko-san.
Fantastic experience! The guide was so knowledgeable and did a good job of keeping us all together. It felt like we got to do everything we wanted to do! The food being included was really nice!
Emiko was very kind! She explains well and makes sure everyone is together.
We had an informative and enjoyable morning tour in Nara with Tami. Highly recommended
Lovely tour, Tammy was really good
Great experience and excellent guide!
Because it was well worth the money and it was so enjoyable and entertaining!
Very lovely trip with a lovely guide. Shelly was very patient and explained nicely and answered our questions.
Very nice tour with Shelley, not just to see the deers, but also to learn more about the Shrines and Temples. We were a small group, so that was very good!
This was a great tour. We liked the combination of the Shintu shrine and the Budhist tempe and the deer were adorable. Our guide Emiko was knowledgable and attentive and very nice. We also had a chance to talk with other peopple since it was a small group. We recommend this tour
Very friendly and informative tour guide. The half day tour allowed us to have free time after our return to Kyoto. There was plenty of time to stop and enjoy the area. I Would highly recommend this company when looking to book your tour
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