About Activity
Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Includes
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nara
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Excludes
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Departure Point
- This private tour is a walking day tour with a meet up in Nara only. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to meet your guide outside of Nara, please book our Nara with Osaka/Kyoto departure tours.
Stop At: Todai-ji Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, "Great Eastern Temple") is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs.
Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building, despite the fact that the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two thirds of the original temple hall's size. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas.
Stop At: Nara Park Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a large park in central Nara. Established in 1880, it is the location of many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
Stop At: Kasuga Taisha (春日大社) is Nara's most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Kasuga Taisha was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, Japan's most powerful family clan during most of the Nara and Heian Periods. Like the Ise Shrines, Kasuga Taisha had been periodically rebuilt every 20 years for many centuries. In the case of Kasuga Taisha, however, the custom was discontinued at the end of the Edo Period.
Beyond the shrine's offering hall, which can be visited free of charge, there is a paid inner area which provides a closer view of the shrine's inner buildings. Furthest in is the main sanctuary, containing multiple shrine buildings that display the distinctive Kasuga style of shrine architecture, characterized by a sloping roof extending over the front of the building.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Mount Wakakusayama (若草山) is the grass covered mountain behind Nara Park, located between Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine. The mountain is about 350 meters tall and affords unobstructed views over Nara City. Tourists are allowed to climb Mount Wakakusayama all year round except during winter. A small entrance fee is charged.
The grassy slope of the mountain is lined by cherry trees that are usually in full bloom around early April. A steep trail leads along the leftmost edge of the slope to a plateau halfway up the mountain with great views over the city. It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the plateau and many people do not hike farther. An additional 20-30 minutes would get you to the mountain's peak.
Stop At: Horyu-ji Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Horyuji Temple (法隆寺, Hōryūji) was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early promotion of Buddhism in Japan. Horyuji is one of the country's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. It was designated a world heritage site in 1993. Horyuji's temple grounds are spacious and separated into two main precincts, the Western Precinct (Saiin Garan) and the Eastern Precinct (Toin Garan).
Horyuji Temple is 1 hr approx from the Nara park area. Choosing to visit this temple may mean you are unable to visit other areas.
Stop At: Naramachi Naramachi (奈良町, literally "Nara Town") is the former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public. Boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants and a few museums now line the district's narrow lanes.
Many of Naramachi's buildings in the Edo Period and earlier were machiya, long, narrow "townhouses" that served both as shops and as the living quarters of the local merchants. The store fronts of machiya were often kept narrow in order to save on taxes, which used to be calculated on a property's street access rather than its total area. Today, a handful of machiya have been preserved and made open to the public as museums.
Stop At: Kofuku-ji Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Kofukuji (興福寺, Kōfukuji) used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful aristocratic clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. At the height of Fujiwara power, the temple consisted of over 150 buildings.
The temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda. At 50 meters, the five-storied pagoda is Japan's second tallest wooden pagoda, just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. Kofukuji's pagoda is both a landmark and symbol of Nara. It was first built in 730, and was most recently rebuilt in 1426. Neither pagoda can be entered by the public.
Stop At: Yakushiji Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Yakushiji (薬師寺) was constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor's sick wife. One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
The main hall was rebuilt in the 1970s after being destroyed by fire and houses a Yakushi trinity, a masterpiece of Japanese Buddhist art. The East Pagoda is the temple's only structure to have survived the many fires that have beset the temple over the years, and dates from 730. It appears to have six stories, but is in fact only truly three-storied, like the West Pagoda.
Stop At: Shinyakushiji Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Shin-Yakushiji Temple (新薬師寺) was founded during the Nara Period (710-794) by an empress for the sake of the ailing emperor. It is devoted to Yakushi Buddha, the patron of medicine in Japanese Buddhism. Shin-Yakushiji means "New Yakushi Temple", because there already existed a Yakushiji Temple. During its heyday, Shin-Yakushiji consisted of a large complex of buildings, but all except for the main hall (Hondo) have since been lost.
Inside the main hall there are life size statues of 12 guardian deities surrounding a two meter tall statue of a seated Yakushi Buddha, which are the temple's main objects of worship. The Yakushi statue is made of wood while the guardians are made of clay. Each guardian has a different character and possesses a different weapon, and visitors can spend quite a while admiring them. There are also a few small paths around the temple grounds.
Stop At: Nara National Museum Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art. Established in 1889, the museum retains its original building and is joined by a new wing that is connected to the original building by an underground passage.
Both wings display the museum's permanent collection, which includes Buddhist statues, paintings, scrolls and ceremonial objects mainly from Japan. The new wing also houses temporary exhibitions, including an annual exhibition every autumn of treasures from Todaiji Temple. A ticket to the museum gives access to both wings, and English explanations are available throughout the museum.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included During most of the Nara Period (710-794), Nara served as the capital of Japan and was known as Heijo-kyo. The Heijo Palace extended about one kilometer wide and one kilometer long and served as the site of the emperor's residence and government offices. For its great historical and cultural importance, the palace site is included as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nara.
Stop At: Toshodai-ji Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Toshodaiji (唐招提寺, Tōshōdaiji) was founded in the year 759 by Ganjin, a Chinese priest who was invited to Japan by the emperor in order to train priests and improve Japanese Buddhism. Ganjin's influence in the introduction of Buddhism to Japan was monumental, and his arrival and teaching at Toshodaiji (which roughly translates to "temple of the one invited from Tang China") were important stages in that process.
Toshodaiji's main hall (kondo) was re-opened in late 2009 after being renovated over a period of almost ten years, during which the building was dismantled and reconstructed. The temple's lecture hall (kodo) was originally an administrative building located in the Nara Imperial Palace and was later moved to Toshodaiji. Today, it is the only surviving building of the former palace.
Stop At: Isuien Garden Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Isuien (依水園) is an attractive Japanese garden with a variety of features, such as the use of Todaiji Temple's Nandaimon Gate and Mount Wakakusayama as "borrowed scenery". Isuien means "garden founded on water", and the garden's name is derived from the fact that its ponds are fed by the small adjacent Yoshikigawa River. The Yoshikien Garden is located just on the other side of the river.
Stop At: Yoshikien Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Yoshikien (吉城園) is a pleasant Japanese garden located in central Nara. It is named after the Yoshikigawa River, a small river that runs beside the garden, and was built on the site of Kofukuji Temple's former priest residences. The entry fee to the garden is waived for foreign tourists.
There are three unique gardens within Yoshikien: a pond garden, a moss garden and a tea ceremony garden. So, a visit to Yoshikien provides the opportunity to see three different variations of Japanese gardens in one spot. If visitors still want to see more techniques of Japanese gardening, the Isuien Garden is located just across the small river.
Public transportation options are available nearby Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. Operated by Japan Guide Agency For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Amazing guideItchyFeet319
Kazu was our guide and he was absolutely perfect.
He modified the tour to suit our interests, communicated very clearly and the meeting was all good.
He provided us with so much info and answered so many questions that we felt really well educated by the end of the tour.
Nara was a great visit too, we did it as a dayvtrip from Kyoto and it was a good use of time.
We had many really good guides on our trip to Japan - but Kazu was the best.
Thanks for a great day.
Best way to see NaraTomoko_K
See many sites with great information Very enjoyable our guide was very nice and helped us with all our questions
A wonderful and knowledgeable guide: Toshi - highly recomendedKlara_H
A wonderful and knowledgeable guide – highly recommended!
We had a fantastic guided tour of Nara Park with a truly lovely and knowledgeable gentleman: Toshi. He was incredibly kind, friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing his knowledge of Japanese history and culture.
He gave us a fascinating introduction to the different religions and beliefs in Japan, explaining everything in a way that was both interesting and easy to understand. We visited the beautiful Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Todai-ji Temple, as well as several other lovely spots throughout the park.
He also taught us a lot about the deer living in the park, including how to feed them properly, how to behave around them, and what to be careful of.
His English was excellent, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. We did quite a bit of walking, but as we are used to that, it was absolutely no problem.
Despite the rather heavy rain, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the tour. Our guide’s warmth, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge made it a truly memorable experience.
We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nara! And espacially we recomend Toshi.
Thank you, Ken-san, for great experience in Nara!rebeccapG4392BZ
We absolutely loved our tour with Ken Yokozuka! He prepared so much information, both verbal and written, and was ready for unexpected changes to our plans when, for example, part of our tour area was still closed the day after a national holiday. He was a great conversationalist, brought a few sheets for some good reading inspired by our tour destinations (such as a short description of the Tales of Genji - I’ve now been inspired to find a translation and read it!), and we had plenty of great, healthful discussions on current and historical events between our two countries - could not have asked for a better guide, nor a better experience in Nara!
Touring Nara with Shoko!Y7390YLdeborahh
Shoko was delightful! Her English was excellent. She was knowledgeable and shared helpful information about the history of the area, the specific shrines, temples, and gardens, etc. throughout our tour in a way that pulled it all together and was digestible.
We visited more sites than I had anticipated and throughout the whole day Shoko was engaging, considerate, and insightful. Most importantly, she reached out to me before the tour to craft the day, and then tailored it as needed on the spot.
I would highly recommend doing this tour with Shoko.
Happy Nara day trip with HiroNi_Y
Hiro is very friendly and full of energy. We had a great day with Hiro and learned many history about Nara.
Excellent Tour with Family. Lot of Walking.Deepak_S
Haru was an excellent guide and highly recommend him. He guided our family including three kids with the youngest who is 6. We saw the most important sites in Nara. Our kids adore the deer that were in the wild everywhere and very friendly. Haru took appropriate breaks as there was a lot of walking (almost 14k total steps).
Amazing Nara tourMzebrower
Had an amazing day today with Kazu. He took us on a great tour through Nara. We were able to hit all the major sites. The tour was very leisurely and he taught us so much about Nara, Buddhism and shitoism. My son felt like the tour was more a conversation instead of a lecture and was very engaged. Kazu is on my list to recommend to friends for when they visit Nara
Haru was the best tour...Lawrence_M
Haru was the best tour guide we had in Japan, and we went on many tours. He was knowledgeable and thoughtful with boundless energy. When the deer became aggressive in Nara, he was very protective of our family, especially of the little three year old. We will never forget that. His kindness made him one of the major highlights of our Japan trip. Can’t recommend him highly enough!
Junichi-San was an...Kenneth_E
Junichi-San was an absolute pleasure! He went above and beyond to accommodate my wife’s and myself needs / wants for the day. Was extremely easy to communicate and revise our itinerary as needed. Junichi-San was full of information and gave an excellent history lessons throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Junichi!
PS: Include the sake stop!
Great day in Nara- with Shuji522mirnas
We had a wonderful experience in Nara. Our guide Shuji was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable and full of energy. He kept all of us in our group of 8, (with 4 teenagers) very engaged. Visiting the park, being amongst the deer and learning from Shuji was an incredible experience. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun and engaging124kristynap
Our group of 8 (2 families with 4 teenagers) booked the Nara tour during our trip to Japan. It was a great way to see the Nara highlights and learn about the history and culture. Our guide, Shuji, ensured we had a great time and answered all our questions. He provided cultural insights and story telling to make the history come alive. He met us at the Kyoto station and helped navigate a challenging train situation on the way to Nara. He accommodated the preferences of our group and even provided recommendations beyond Nara. Would definitely recommend this tour. Watch out for the Nara deer… they are rather aggressive but it was fun feeding them.
Fun and engaging Kristyna_P
We enjoyed our private tour to Nara with our group of 8 (2 families with 4 teenagers). Our guide, Shuji, was engaging and accommodating. He told us the history of the sites we visited and navigated a challenging train situation with ease to get us to Nara and gave us recommendations for our travel to Osaka after the tour ended. Definitely recommend this tour and Shuji!
Loved Nara and our Tour Guide Shuji!AmyfromPlano
Shuji is the best! Once we booked this tour, he reached out immediately to make sure that we had a customized tour of what we wanted to see and do in Nara. The level of details in his emails was incredible! Not only did Shuji plan a great tour but he also went above and beyond by explaining the Japan rail system, the public transportation cards (Suica, Pasmo, etc.) and even told us exactly what trains, times and gates to exit so that our meetup was seamless. Been on a lot of tours around the world and have never had this level of communication. Once we started our tour, Shuji was articulate, knowledgeable and so much fun! Nara is amazing and Shuji made it so much better - please request him!
Hiro was an amazing guide and took us all through Nara. I had a 5 year old in tow and she was so patient with him. He absolutely loved her and was holding her hand as we walked. She was knowledgeable and even my 5 year old was listening to what information she was providing.
In one word excellent!HugoJ670
I had the pleasure to do this tour with Kazu!
Believe it or not but at the beginning of the tour one of the deers took the itinerary Kazu had printed out for breakfast. Kazu was so kind to mail me a new one.
He learned me a lot about the history of Japan and particulary about Kyoto and Nara. I had an excellent experience!
Great Day with JuninhoLMG-77
We had a great day touring Nara with Junichi this week. He had a well thought out plan to see the most important sites and provided valuable information and insights along the way. Junichi has very good English speaking skills and is an interesting friendly person overall. Highly recommended.
Nara with familyI3520JTcristinat
Excellent tour with Junichi!!! Perfect English speaking guide and highly knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!!!!
Enjoyable day in Naraconstanced627
We spent 6 hours in Nara with Junichi Taguchi and were impressed by how much we were able to see and learn in that time. Traveling as a group of seven adults, we visited Kasuga Taisha, enjoyed lunch at Mizuya Chaya, and explored Tōdai-ji—including the Great Buddha Hall and surrounding grounds. We also spent time at Yoshikien Garden and Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography, along with encounters with Nara’s famous bowing deer.
Junichi shared clear, informative context throughout the day, adding depth to each stop without ever feeling overwhelming. His pacing was thoughtful, and he kept our group moving smoothly while still allowing time to take things in.
A well-organized and engaging tour—highly recommend Junichi for anyone visiting Nara.
Enjoyable day in NaraMaria_J
We spent 6 hours in Nara with Junichi Taguchi and were impressed by how much we were able to see and learn in that time. Traveling as a group of seven adults, we visited Kasuga Taisha, enjoyed lunch at Mizuya Chaya, and explored Tōdai-ji—including the Great Buddha Hall and surrounding grounds. We also spent time at Yoshikien Garden and Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography, along with encounters with Nara’s famous bowing deer.
Junichi shared clear, informative context throughout the day, adding depth to each stop without ever feeling overwhelming. His pacing was thoughtful, and he kept our group moving smoothly while still allowing time to take things in.
A well-organized and engaging tour—highly recommend Junichi for anyone visiting Nara.
Great way to see all the sights in Nara with a local guide who is fluent in English. Olfert_d
Friendly and knowledgeable guide who was fluent in English and showed us all the sites in Nara. Would definitely recommend.
Knowledgeable guide and a great tourzackn719
Mar 24, 2026, 10:05:57 PM We did our private tour with Kamon-San, and he was a great guide to show off the sites and features of Nara! He got their early, and had a detailed and interesting schedule planned for us, including several of the local shrines and temples, allowing us to also enjoy the deer throughout our tour.
He also took us to a nice local restaurant where we were able to enjoy some of the best soba and catsu curry we had all trip! Kamon-san's insights and trivia were definitely one of the top highlights from our entire trip to Japan! We would strongly recommend not just Nara but this guided tour to anyone who wants to appreciate more than just the deer!
Nara full exciting dayTravel821147
Yuka was an excellent guide. We really enjoyed Nara. The best was feeding the deer and the great Buddha Hall. Yuka shared so many interesting things about Nara and Japanese history. We learned a great deal about the temples and traditions. She was great sharing souvenir shopping information for my wife and daughter. Thank you Yuka!
Great visit to Nara!Vacation623535
Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Junichi reached out early on to ensure we knew how to book our train tickets to Nara which was incredibly helpful. He also planned the tour around the sites we wanted to see and picked a fantastic place for lunch. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. Best guide we had during our trip in Japan.
Great Walking Tour of Nara with JunichilucynM7440AT
We did a walking tour with our family that included 2 kids (10 & 8). Junichi was very informative and captivated their attention. We learned a lot and had a great time on this tour of Nara.
History and culture at an easygoing enjoyable pace488jordanh
Feb 17, 2026, 12:34:51 AM Junichi was an amazing guide for our family. We had an 8-year old and a 10-year old in our group, and he was able to keep them entertained and informed throughout. His knowledge of the area, history, and local shops helped really make this experience.
As a family with no Japanese language experience, I would be thrilled to go on a tour with Junichi again.
Happy birthday, Junichi!
Nara Day trip - Totally worth itlisapH8673RE
Absolutely amazing day despite being a freezing cold. We were there at the end of Winter and the weather was the only disappointment but you can't control the weather. Our guide Yoshi was very informative and helpful throughout the entire trip. Hard to believe the amount of deer that roam around freely. They bow to you and you can give them a biscuit specially made for them. If you are not quick enough though they will head butt you but not too hard to get your attention to give them a biscuit. The Deer at Nara are well looked after as there is a care facility for them if they were to get sick or injured.
Jan 20, 2026, 11:15:21 PM Very informative with a great tour guide. It was cold and windy, but we still really enjoyed seeing the beautiful landscape, the deer, and the temples.
Noriko is the bestjamesmD6661UE
We had a wonderful visit with Noriko in Nara. She helped us design a custom itinerary that maximized our time and depth of exploration, including a visit to Nara Park where we fed the deer, Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, and a beautiful tour of a historic Edo style home in Nara.
Noriko was our third tour guide on this trip, fourth if you include ChatGPT, and without question she was the most knowledgeable. We learned an enormous amount not only about Nara, but about Japanese history, customs, and the relationship between Shinto and Buddhism.
We truly enjoyed the experience and cannot recommend her enough.
Best tour evermeganrG3261HG
The 6 hour private tour of Nara was truly the highlight of our trip to Japan. ROMI was an outstanding guide - interesting, thoughtful, funny, very kind to my kids. She showed us fascinating things that we never would have found on our own! I am so so grateful💓. Do be prepared that you need cash for entrance to the temples - approximately 2000Y per person (& more for souvenirs etc).
Great private tour of Nara130bansip
Yoshii was a great tour guide. He came very prepared with maps that he drew to explain Japanese history and handouts with information for us to learn. He was very enthusiastic about the culture and showed us Japanese customs such as how to pray at shinto shrines. He even guided us back to Kyoto and helped us get to our hotel which was unnecessary. On top of that, Yoshii has lived a very fascinating life and shared photos of his trips through japan and the world.
Fun Family TourC2388ZHmaxd
My family and I had a great time on our tour. It was nicely paced and our tour guide (Junichi) was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke good English.
Beautiful combo of Nature and history in Walking distanceAriel0402
Amazing experience with Shigeru today. Great tour guide, the descriptions were easy to understand. The tour guide picked some great places to show us. To plan it on our own would have been exhausting and unproductive. Every temple visited was better than the last. I would recommend this to couples, parents with kids, or individual travelers alike. Well worth the price of admission.
Beautiful fall day in Nara with amazing Guide. JJ_S
We had a wonderful day long tour of Nara with an excellent guide: Yoshii. We saw temples and shrines and beautiful gardens - but more than that, we learned so much from Yoshii about the history and culture of Japan.
Amazing day tour of Nara’s sights!straightjj
Yoshii was an excellent guide, he curated the tour and shared an abundance of Japan”s history along the tour. We were able to see multiple shrines and temples, and we learned so much about Japan’s traditions and history along the route. Yoshii is one of the best guides we have ever had in a tour, his knowledge and passion for Japan made this one of our best days in Japan.
Lovely day at Nara, well worth the train journey from OsakaEuroCC
Very good tour with Bell which was organised for us by Gluten Free Tours Japan (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g499623-d26789750-Reviews-Gluten_Free_Tours_Japan-Daylesford_Victoria.html) and included a visit to a gf restaurant for lunch. Bell was lovely and it was great to not have to navigate as she took the lead.
Tailored Nara guide with Junichi!Daniel G
Ever since my wife and I were planning our trip to Japan, everyone who travelled here told us to see Nara and we were only able to squeeze in a day trip to see it, but this experience was amazing and one of the highlights of our trip.
It was possible only because of our amazing guide Junichi, who hand-crafted an itinerary based on our interests and who was not only extremely knowledgeable about Nara's history, but also enthusiastic in sharing it. He mentioned that this brings him joy to share his experiences and culture with others, which was readily apparent throughout our excursion.
My wife and I will always look back fondly on the temple sights, feeding the deer, enjoying tasty udon noodles, walking the beautiful temple grounds and forest, the sake tasting, but most of all doing it with Junichi.
If you decide to spend some time in Nara, spend some of it with Junichi!
Junichi rocks! Great day in NaraerindE810GC
My husband and I had a wonderful time with a fantastic guide, junichi. We absolutely loved Nara and had a day we won’t forget. Junichi also has a contagious enthusiasm and love for what he does. He orchestrated a magical day- from feeding deers, sake tasting, frolicking through a park, a yummy lunch- everything was amazing. He also took amazing pics. What a joyful human who made our day truly special. We will tell everyone to come to Nara and do this tour
Trip to remember ashoken_n
One of our best trips in Japan. The guide was outstanding and highly knowledgeable and friendly. She made this trip truly memorable
Amazing experienceInspire56320964620
Ken was very good with his job. He did a great job explaining us about the major places in Nara. My partner and I had a great time with him. Highly recommend
Nara is not to be missed.Phillip_U
We went to Nara on our own at the end of a 2 week long guided trip through Japan. I have to say that the Todaiji Temple was the most impressive historic structure we saw on the trip. The other sites in Nara are also high up on the list of things to see in Japan. It made it all the more impressive to see the Temple and the rest of Nara with a knowledgeable guide, which we had through Viatour.
Lovely tour through Nara!F9999ZPgemmap
Junichi was our guide today and kindly showed us around Nara. He explained us tons about the area, shrines, temples, gardens and japanese culture. We really enjoyed. Thanks Junichi!
Deer, Giant Buddha, Gardens and More Deer in Narajdcfpmg
Our day in Nara with Ken was terrific. He met us at the train station and took us to a market to buy our picnic lunch. Ken communicated with us prior to the tour and asked about our interests. I asked if we could find some specific art supplies and he researched and found a perfect place to buy all the items we needed. We went to multiple temples in Nara, but Todaiji was a highlight with its Giant Buddha and warrior statues. We walked through Nara Park several times and had our picnic lunch there. We also went to two beautiful gardens and stopped for a drink at a tea house. Ken shared lots of interesting historical information about Japan. There are deer everywhere in Nara, but they are very tame. You just need to watch where you step. Wear comfy shoes because, although Nara is compact, there is still a lot of walking on this tour (but with rest breaks built in).
Joyful learning and sightseeing with the most wonderful guideAllison_B
Junichi is the best! Our group of 5 joined him on a 6 hour private Nara tour and we are so glad to have booked. Our group typically likes to see things at our own pace and on our own time, but we wanted to learn more about the area and Junichi was so knowledgeable. He also set a perfect pace!
Junichi was proactive in reaching out to learn about each of us, our interests, and built an itinerary for us from there. Day of the tour, he was easy to find and helped us navigate through Nara like pro’s!
We truly loved our time learning and laughing with him and have already recommended our friends book this tour in the future. I recommended you book this tour too!!
Thank you so much Junichi! You and Nara were a highlight of our trip.
Great Nara tourkarimaX3657HX
Great tout with junichi. It was fun exploring Nara together . he was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned a lot. Thx much.
Great experience in NaraRodolfo_A
We were a group of six. The guido (Mr. Taguchi) was very respectful and has great knowledge. He sent us directions to get from Kyoto to Nara and he was waiting for us at the station. He guided us through the whole place and provided very useful information.
Lots of sites covered Go557303
We covered a lot of sites in the day, very hot, and had to watch the heat.
Lots of extra information about the context to the temples.
We were taken by bus, train and taxi.
the tour in Nara was excellentI2679KG_
the tour in Nara was excellent. We did appreciate your guide tour Junichi and the way he show us monuments and japanese culture. Thanks a lot Maria
Junichi rocks—best tour guide in Nara!Katherine A
Junichi was a fantastic guide, from the start of the experience, right up through the end of the day when he waved me goodbye as I boarded my train! A few days before our tour, he provided me with detailed instructions on how best to get to Nara from my hotel, and he ended our tour by depositing me back at the train station, fresh instructions in hand (featuring a perfect snack for the journey back). Along the way, he showed me everything I wanted to see, and then some! He was extremely knowledgeable and provided an amazing history of both the country and the sites we visited. His teachings will make the rest of my trip more enjoyable, as well, since many of them transfer across sites. Junichi curated the perfect mix of stops, keeping me engaged with great conversation all day long. He also showed me a great spot for lunch that I will be thinking about for days to come! I 10/10 recommend using Junichi on any visit to Nara.
Great experience in NaraTraveller_PL1
Junichi was our guide through Nara, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He has an enormous knowledge of Japanese history and culture, which he shared with great enthusiasm throughout the tour. Junichi was very engaged and even took several wonderful photos of us, which he kindly sent after the trip.
In just six hours, we were able to explore Nara’s most important heritage sites, feed the famous deer, and enjoy a delicious ramen lunch at a restaurant he recommended.
We highly recommend this trip and Junichi as a guide!
