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Explore the ancient capital of Japan with us and discover a peaceful city, brimming with dazzling temples, shrines, imperial tombs and machiya houses built in the traditional style. We’ll meet divine deer roaming the streets, grab some tasty street food, chat with locals about living and working here and show you our favourite hidden gems in the alleys of the old city. All this at your own pace, without the hassle or the crowds of a typical day in Kyoto. What are you waiting for?!
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The Essence of Nara Cultural Tour: Big Buddha, Bambi and Backstreets

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schedule3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours
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$ 98.96
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How about walking around Nara must-see spots with a highly experienced guide?This tour visits three must-see spots in deer park area, Nara. <br><br>Kasuga-taisha shrine - praised for its beautiful vermilion constructions and three thousand of stone lanterns and hanging lanterns, Todai-ji temple - renowned for its Great Buddha originally created in the eighth century, and Kofuku-ji temple - closely related to Fujiwara family, a noble family once at the summit of its prosperity. <br><br>Along the way, other scenic spots of Nara, such as Mt. Kasuga, Tobihino hill, Ukimi-do gazebo, and Suikinkutsu (a buried pot that makes harp-like sound with water drops) will also attract your eyes and ears. <br><br>At the end of the tour, we will take the time to experience Japanese cultures such as origami or kumihimo braiding. <br><br>This tour is recommended not only for first-time visitors to Nara but also for repeat visitors to discover new charms of Nara.
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Discover Traditional Nara Walking Tour (Full day)

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$ 117.14
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Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special for your own group.
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Nara - Highlights Bike Tour

schedule3 hours - 4 hours
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$ 97.72
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.
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Nara Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

schedule2 hours - 6 hours
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$ 35.9
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This tour visits three must-see spots in deer park, Nara. Kasuga-taisha shrine - praised for its beautiful vermilion constructions and three thousand of stone lanterns and hanging lanterns, Todai-ji temple - renowned for its Great Buddha originally created in the eighth century, and Kofuku-ji temple - closely related to Fujiwara family, a noble family once at the summit of its prosperity. <br><br>This tour is recommended not only for first-time visitors to Nara but also for repeat visitors to discover new charms of Nara.
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Discover Traditional Nara Walking Tour (Half day)

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$ 90.52
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Located in the southern part of Nara Prefecture, "Yoshinoyama" is known as one of the most famous cherry blossom areas in Japan. Yoshino mountain is covered with 30,000 cherry trees blooming in the spring. Its elegant and elegant landscape continues to attract many people, from ancient times to the present age. From ancient times, Yoshino cherries held a special place, even as a sacred ground for an examination of the path connecting God and nature. In the old days, it was written numerous Japanese texts how beautiful a sight it was that the Emperor of that time and all cultural people loved. <br><br>This tour is about 5 hours of walking along the mountain path of Yoshino while thinking about the history of eternity. There are no steep slopes, but the entire journey will be about 8 km, so it's a tour for those who are ok with walking. Follow along with the local guide that lives in Nara, learning the way the people of the Asuka and Nara period went about Yoshino exploration.
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Historic and Natural Guided Hike in Yoshino

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This is a Nara private tour using by public transportation from Kyoto.<br><br>The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!<br><br>The destinations of the tour includes Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and other UNESCO World Heritage Site temples!<br><br>For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.
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Nara Private Tour by Public Transportation from Kyoto

schedule7 hours
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The ancient capital of Nara, older than even Kyoto, is easily reached by train from Osaka or Kyoto. <br><br>The enormous Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha inside, the deer park where you can feed crackers to the semi-wild deer, everything is more laid-back and quieter than Kyoto with much fewer tourists. Stroll through the vast temple grounds and back into the city where the tour takes you to a typical Izakaya standing bar to try some local sake and food. A wonderful way to spend a leisurely afternoon!
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Nara Todai-ji Lazy Bird Tour <30mins from Kyoto>

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$ 63.52
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From the best spots which represent the ancient capital of Nara we have selected three places, including world cultural heritage sites and national treasures, Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha is a must when visiting Nara, and the peacefulness of Kasuga Grand Shrine with its surrounding forest is very refreshing. We also have plenty of time to enjoy the semi-wild deer roaming around freely in the city, another symbol of Nara. <br><br>This tour is designed to start after the peak visiting time, so you can experience these wonderful spots in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Nara Lazy Bird Tour

schedule4 hours
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$ 79.86
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Explore Nara with a nationally-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.<br><br>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.<br><br>You can start your day at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!<br><br>Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.<br>Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Nara Half-day Private Tour Osaka/Kyoto departure with Nationally-Licensed Guide

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$ 102.73
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Nara is the ancient capital of Japan prior to Kyoto, and the Japanese dynasty started from this area. In this tour, you will visit representing sightseeing and photo spots in Nara.<br><br>This tour is designed to enable you to enjoy spots in a completely relaxed way while strolling around early in the morning with fresh air and fewer tourists.<br><br>Nara is the only place in the world where about 1,300 wild deer roam freely. You can get really close to those cute animals and feed them while they bow begging for deer crackers.<br><br>Let's experience ancient Japanese culture and enjoy the site of adorable animals.
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Nara Early Bird Tour

schedule5 hours
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$ 149.08
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Nara has flourished as a central city of Japan more than 1,000 years ago so it still has many remains and streets with ancient atmosphere! You will visit those streets on this tour, but also a café where you can play with owls and a spot where you can make your own plastic food model!<br>You will also rent a “kimono”! Imagine the pictures you will take on historical streets wearing a “kimono”. No doubt that it will be the best souvenir for yourself of this tour!<br>Talking about souvenirs for yourself, you will also make an Incense and an accessory made from deer horn!<br>Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Nara and walk around the city in a “kimono”, with your otomo guide!
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Private Tour - A Tour to Discover the Modern Nara to Your Fullest in a Day!

schedule4 hours - 5 hours
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03/16/2021
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$ 97.72
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- Nara has various collection of traditional sites of Japan<br>- Visit this town to explore the history sides of Japan<br>- While enjoying the views of incredible traditional sites, you have to capture those moments<br>- Hire a photo service in Nara taken by special photographer who can speak English<br>- This photography service lets you to choose the sites to take your photo shoot
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Nara Photoshoot Service by Professional Photographer

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$ 235.9
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Explore Nara's scenic beauty and sake on this all inclusive, private tour. A convenient day trip from either Kyoto or Osaka, Nara is a must see on any traveler's list. From the numerous wild deer that roam free in the streets to multiple UNESCO world heritage sites like the giant Buddha at Todaiji, explore both the famous sites and the places that lie just a little off the beaten path. End your day with a one of a kind Japanese sake rice wine brewery tour and tasting in Nara's old town merchant quarters surrounded by medieval townhouses and storefronts.<br><br>All entrance fees, the sake tasting, and a snack are included in the price so no need to fret about any hidden fees.
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Private Nara Deer and Sake Adventure - Easy Day Trip from Kyoto or Osaka!

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In Old Japan, many enjoyed a visit to the temple via a long, crowded highway where the town flourished around it. It is in Nara this atmosphere remains to this day!<br><br>Firstly, we will visit "Hase temple." Drop by an old liquor shop or Japanese confectionary shop to experience the travels of the past. <br><br>Go up the 399 stairs of Hase temple where a dynamic view and main hall awaits! The view from the theatre is super, there is also no doubt you will be overwhelmed by the size.<br><br>Later we will visit Odamo, a castle town that flourished along the Ise road to Ise-Shrine. There are several old stores, including sake breweries, Japanese confectionary stores and old private cafes. A great atmosphere!
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Private Tour - Time-slip: Experience the Local Style, Travels of the Past

schedule6 hours - 7 hours
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03/16/2021
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$ 102.6
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Explore Nara with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.<br><br>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 full-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.<br><br>You can start your day at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!<br><br>Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.<br>Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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Nara Full-Day Private Tour Osaka/Kyoto departure with Nationally-Licensed Guide

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$ 128.42
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Have you heard of Yamatokoriyama city? Although it is not really famous in Japan, It has many tasteful areas remaining from the Edo period and also traditional industry such as indigo dyeing and Japanese sweets.<br><br> The ruin of Koriyama castle which was built more than 400 years ago still has the stone wall used back then. The view you see there might be the same as samurais saw 400 years ago. <br><br> Not those samurais itself but their side business that make this city special. They started to cultivate goldfish and Yamatokoriyama is now one of the largest producing areas of goldfish in Japan!<br><br> Don’t forget to book your tour to visit the town of goldfish and explore the traditional culture!
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Private Tour - Explore the History and Industry in Goldfish Town

schedule4 hours - 5 hours
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Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century prior to Kyoto and is located within an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. Though it’s not so popular and busy comparing to Kyoto, there are several things you can’t miss while you are in Japan such as friendly wild deer, huge Buddha and a shrine with thousands of lanterns. In addition, as Nara is a home of present-day sake, you can try variety of Japanese sake with nibbles.<br><br>
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Deer City Nara Walking & Izakaya Hopping Tour

schedule7 hours
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$ 166.12
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Soy sauce & Tofu are essential ingredients for Japanese cuisine. You will visit the site where Soy sauce and Tofu are being made, and enjoy tasting them there.(Private Tour, Guided in English)<br><br>You will visit Nagara town in Gose city where is a tranquil submontane old town in the central area of Nara. At there, you will learn how Soy sauce and Tofu are being made, and enjoy strolling through an old town where you can still feel the atmosphere from the Edo period (16-19th century). This tour will be guided in English.
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Private Tasting Tour, Soy sauce and Tofu in Gose

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$ 170.38
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Join our Craft Beer Tour and visit two of the most popular local micro breweries in Nara City and enjoy a very authentic and modern Japanese Craft Beer experience.<br>Drinks and snacks at each stop, but also a full meal is waiting for you at the last stop to leave you fully satisfied.<br>We look forward to welcoming you for some nice beer discoveries in Nara City.
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Nara Craft Tours - local Craft beers tour experience in Nara City

schedule3 hours - 4 hours
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Have you ever heard of Asukamura? It is a historical area which has many remains and is even more mysterious than the famous Nara area!<br><br> You will discover this area on this tour and visit many rare spots such as an ape and a turtle made from stone, a remain which is said that a demon used to live at, and a huge remain maid from stone. Once you see those remains, you will be overwhelmed and can't stop thinking who made it for what sake!<br><br> You will ride a motor-assisted bike to visit all those spots through the countryside with fields and rice fields which will make you feel you are in Japan!<br><br> Don’t forget to book your tour to visit mysterious remains, with your otomo guide!
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Private Tour - A Motor-Assisted Bike Tour to a Huge Remain Made from Stone!

schedule6 hours - 7 hours
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This is a walking tour with your private tour guide who have lived Nara more than 10 years and have worked at tourist information center before.<br><br>
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Kickstart Nara city with local

schedule2 hours - 3 hours
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The farm is in Asuka village, harmonized as if it were a part of the pastoral landscape since ancient days. Unlike its atmosphere, your experience will be a cutting-edge farming method called circulation agriculture. From seeding to planting and harvesting - you can experience all these processes in one day. The final process is to pack the harvested vegetable for your souvenir. The vegetables here are protected from possibly polluted rains and winds, as well as the use of agricultural chemicals are reduced as far as possible.
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Innovative Farming Experience including Lunch

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$ 47.92
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A local instructor will take you around Asuka Village by bicycle at a leisurely pace.<br>Even if it is your first visit to Asuka, they say you’ll feel nostalgic somehow, and foreign visitors are no exception.<br>It may be because the historical and cultural assets, together with its surrounding nature, have been cherished for a long time and protected by the Ancient Capitals Preservation Law.<br>During the tour, you’ll enjoy solving the mysteries of ancient tombs and ancient stone structures; imagining the ancient city of 1,400 years ago; and strolling along beautiful terraced rice fields that are beyond description.<br>You’ll also visit and see everyday life in the country side with peaceful views of the satoyama settlement. This cycling tour offers you exquisite experiences; seeing, hearing, feeling, thinking, and imagining.
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Cycling Tour in Ancient Asuka

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