From Osaka, Nara Private Customizable Day Tour

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Embark on a personalized day trip from Osaka to Nara and explore Nara according to your own interests and pace. Your private driver will pick you up directly from your hotel and take you to Nara Park, Nara's iconic attraction, where you can interact closely with the park's deer. You can then visit the surrounding Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara National Museum, and more. The most well-known attraction is Todai-ji Temple, which houses the Vairocana Buddha, the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. The nearby Kasuga Taisha Shrine combines local nature and culture. During the Setsubun Tenten Festival, the forest path leading to the shrine will be illuminated by countless stone lanterns, reflecting the crimson shrine, which is very stunning.

Please note: This product does not include tickets, and visiting outside the temple is free.We include a private driver, however they may not speak English.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese, Chinese
Written guide: Japanese, Chinese
Operated by: Carzenplus

What is included

Included

Included: Free bottle of water
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fee
Included: Private transportation
Included: Tolls
Included: Fuel costs

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Overtime fee 40USD an hour
Not included: Personal consumption
Not included: Personal Insurance
Not included: Attraction Tickets

Itinerary

Nara Park

2 hours

Nara Park is an open public park known for its hundreds of free-roaming deer and beautiful natural landscape, making it an ideal place for cherry blossom viewing and walking.
Kofuku-ji Temple

2 hours Admission not included

Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, a short walk south from Nara Park, and admire its five-story pagoda and art collection.
Todai-ji Temple

2 hours Admission not included

Continue east from Kofuku-ji and walk to Todai-ji Temple to see the world-famous Giant Buddha statue and the magnificent Great Buddha Hall.
Kasuga Grand Shrine

2 hours Admission not included

One of the most important shrines in Nara, it was founded in 768 AD and is dedicated to Kasuga Okami (including Takemaki Tsuchi-no-Mikoto). It is famous for its magnificent vermilion architecture and rows of stone lanterns, which are particularly beautiful in spring and autumn when the shrine's lanterns are lit.
Nara National Museum

2 hours

Explore the museum's collections and exhibitions to gain a deeper understanding of Nara's history and culture.Closed on Mondays except statutory holidays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the following day. If there are consecutive holidays, the museum will be closed the day after the consecutive holidays),Closed from December 28 to January 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Alexander Namba
Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
Kuromon Crystal Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
Hotel Dans Le Coeur Osaka Umeda
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
Cinnamon Hotel
Citadines Namba Osaka

and 455 more pickup points

The total duration of this service is ten hours.We provide free pick-up and drop-off service within 8 kilometers of Dotonbori.The phone number provided by the passenger before booking the trip must be activated for international roaming, or WhatsApp account must be registered so that the driver can contact you easily. If contact is unsuccessful, the default pick-up is 9:00 AM with a complimentary 30-minute wait.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

People carrier

People carrier: It can accommodate five people plus three 24-inch suitcases and two smaller than 24 inches.

Pickup included
Standard

Standard: It can accommodate three people and three 24-inch suitcases. Can accommodate four people without large luggage.

Pickup included