Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
5515036P7
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Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Entrance Fees: Todai-ji Temple (800yen)
- Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide
- Professional Photos will be Taken During the Tour/Experience!
Not included
- Public Transportation Fare: Applicable only for departures from Kyoto.
- Sake Tasting Fee: Applicable only to those who wish to participate.
Itinerary
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1
Kofuku-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara, is renowned for its iconic five-story pagoda, the second tallest in Japan, and its rich Buddhist heritage.
15 min Admission free -
2
Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. It is home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world, and its massive wooden hall, the Daibutsuden, is the largest wooden structure of its kind. A symbol of Nara's rich history, the temple offers a profound cultural and spiritual experience.
30 min Admission included -
3
Nigatsu-do Temple
Niigatsudo, part of Todai-ji Temple, offers stunning views of Nara and is famous for its Omizutori ceremony, held every March. This ancient tradition, over 1,200 years old, marks the arrival of spring with torch-lit rituals.
15 min Admission free -
4
Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on the eastern side of Nara Park, near Todai-ji Temple. Founded in 749, it was built to enshrine Hachiman, the guardian deity of Todai-ji and its Great Buddha. The shrine has long been associated with samurai and warriors, as Hachiman is considered the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and is especially beautiful during autumn when the leaves change color.
15 min Admission free -
5
Nara Park
Nara Park is a beautiful, expansive park famous for its friendly, free-roaming deer. Visitors can enjoy the unique experience of feeding these gentle animals, making it a memorable part of your visit to Nara.
20 min Admission free -
6
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Nara's most important Shinto shrines. Known for its hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns, the shrine is dedicated to the deity of the Fujiwara clan and is a peaceful, spiritual site surrounded by lush forest.
30 min Admission free -
7
Harushika Brewery
(For those interested, sake tasting is available for 700 yen)Harushika Brewery is renowned for producing high-quality sake using traditional methods. Known for its rich, smooth flavor, Harushika sake is crafted from locally grown rice and pure mountain water, offering a true taste of Nara's brewing heritage.
30 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour duration depends on the departure point—around 6 hours from Kyoto and about 4 hours from Nara. If you opt for the sake tasting, please allow an extra 30 minutes.
- This tour is designed as a WALKING experience, using public transportation and plenty of time on foot to explore Nara.
- If you are late for the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Ikki was an amazing tour guide and my family and I had the best time! Seeing the deer and getting to interact with them was the best part! Lots of walking so be prepared! Would definitely come back again!
Great tour of Nara. Beautiful area. Ikki has a great eye for photos helping capture memorable pics of our trip. Also knowledgeable and a great communicator. Lastly fantastic spirit and energy giving our family an amazing tour.
We had a great tour with Ikki. He was super knowledgeable and fun, and he took great pictures of us! I would recommend going to Nara with him, he’s a blast.
Our family had a fantastic day with Ikki! He is an eloquent, charming and polite young man, who was easy to communicate with ahead of time, and planned out great day in Nara. He met us at the Kyoto train station with easy instructions to find him. Nara is beautiful and worth a trip from Kyoto without question. Ikki knows the best spots to go and the fact that he brings his own camera and takes photos and videos was spectacular! We have our family Christmas card shot for this year! I couldn't recommend him more. Thanks Ikki for a great day! You were our favorite!
My boyfriend and I recently went on this tour, and it was such a highlight of our trip. Our tour guide, Ikki, was incredibly knowledgeable. Even more, he was such a kind and fun person to spend the day with. Could not recommended this experience enough.
We had such an amazing time. Ikki was a fantastic guide. He had so much knowledge to share with us and he was a great photographer.
We had a wonderful time with our guide Mariko, she was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The deer of Nara were very fun to see and feed. We would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide!
Our tour guide Ikki went above and beyond to give us the best day in Nara. We didn’t expect much more than deer and sake on this tour, and were amazed at how much Nara has to offer. Ikki brought to life the unique history and culture of this beautiful city and the ancient temples of Nara Park. He speaks perfect English (which he learned as an exchange student in the U.S.) and was happy to answer all our questions. We were so glad to have him as our guide! Ikki took photos of us throughout our tour and sent us 140+ pictures the next day via WhatsApp. He also sent us recommendations for restaurants and sites to visit for our next stop in Kyoto. I’ve taken dozens of tours but never felt as well cared for as I did with Ikki and Otaku Hopper. I would give 100 stars if I could!
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