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★5.0 52 experiences from JP¥ 3,850 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Nara Early Morning Tour: Temples, Deer & Lanterns from Kyoto
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Most booked
Nara Early Morning Tour: Temples, Deer & Lanterns from KyotoBeat the crowds in Nara with an early morning tour from Kyoto or Osaka. Walk among deer, visit Todai-ji’s Great Buddha, and see Kasuga Shrine’s lanterns. Includes train ride & local guide.
1,246 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 10,500per person
Nara: Walking Tour with Temples, Deer & Local Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Nara: Walking Tour with Temples, Deer & Local LunchFeel the spirit of Nara on a walking tour through ancient temples, friendly deer encounters, and a traditional Japanese lunch: all with a local guide.
1,083 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 15,900per person
Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Guide & Nara Option
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Travelers' pick
Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Guide & Nara OptionFull-day private tour of Kyoto with English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and lunch included.
368 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · JAPickup optionalFree cancellationfromJP¥ 25,000per person
Nara Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: Customize Your Day
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★Top rated
Nara Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: Customize Your DayHalf-day walking tour of Nara with a government-licensed English-speaking guide. You pick 3–4 sites from temples, gardens and shrines.
247 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 22,000per person
Nara Park walking tour from JR Nara: 3 hours, all must-sees
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Nara Park walking tour from JR Nara: 3 hours, all must-seesGuided walking tour of Nara Park from JR Nara Station covering Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and the Great Buddha.
124 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Mon, Wed and Fri
10:00
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 6,500per person
Nara: Highlights Bike Tour with Park, Temple & Shrine Stops
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Nara: Highlights Bike Tour with Park, Temple & Shrine StopsPedal through Nara’s deer park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine on a guided bike tour. Includes gear, entry fees, and a friendly local guide.
104 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · JA · FRFree cancellationfromJP¥ 11,000per person
Nara: Walking Tour with Furoshiki Workshop & Japanese Lunch
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Nara: Walking Tour with Furoshiki Workshop & Japanese LunchStep into Nara’s ancient streets, meet the famous deer, try furoshiki wrapping, and enjoy a traditional lunch: all with a local guide and entry fees included.
97 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day except Wednesday
09:20
Free cancellationfromJP¥ 13,000per person
Nara Park Half-Day Tour: Todaiji & Mt. Wakakusa Highlights
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Nara Park Half-Day Tour: Todaiji & Mt. Wakakusa HighlightsHalf-day guided tour of Nara visiting Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, with Mt. Wakakusa summit views and deer park access.
81 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Mon, Wed and Fri
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 10,000per person
Hammer a Pattern on Your Ring Workshop in Nara
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Best value
Hammer a Pattern on Your Ring Workshop in NaraMake and texture your own ring in Nara with a craftsman's guidance. Choose the material and design, hammer your pattern, and take it home the same day.
73 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 3,850per person
Private Nara tour with Great Buddha and sake tasting from Kyoto
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Private Nara tour with Great Buddha and sake tasting from KyotoPrivate morning tour of Nara with English-speaking guide, Todai-ji Temple entry, and optional sake tasting.
62 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–6h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 25,000per person
E-Bike Nara Highlights: Temples, Deer & Hidden Gems Tour
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E-Bike Nara Highlights: Temples, Deer & Hidden Gems TourCycle through Nara Park on an e-bike with a local guide, visiting Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a traditional knife maker's shop.
60 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromJP¥ 14,000per person
Sushi Making Class in Nara: Learn Nigiri from Rice to Fish
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Sushi Making Class in Nara: Learn Nigiri from Rice to FishMake sushi from scratch in Nara with a skilled instructor: prepare rice, grate wasabi, slice fish and shape nigiri in 90 minutes, then take home the techniques.
36 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 17,600per person
Nara Private Day Trip: Great Buddha, Temples & Shrines
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Nara Private Day Trip: Great Buddha, Temples & ShrinesPrivate guided tour of Nara hits Todai-ji Temple with its 1,300-year-old Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara Park, and Kofukuji Temple in one day.
28 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 15,000per person
Nara Private Tour: Flexible Pickup from Kyoto, Osaka or Nara
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Travelers' pick
Nara Private Tour: Flexible Pickup from Kyoto, Osaka or NaraPrivate tour of Nara with local guide picking 3–4 sites from Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, Nara Park and more. Flexible pickup from Kyoto.
28 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h–8h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · JAPickup optionalFree cancellationfromJP¥ 20,000per person
Nara Half-Day Private Tour: Great Buddha & Sacred Deer
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Travelers' pick
Nara Half-Day Private Tour: Great Buddha & Sacred DeerHalf-day private tour of Nara with English-speaking guide visiting Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 34,000per person
Nara Tea Ceremony Class: Whisk Matcha in a Traditional Machiya
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Nara Tea Ceremony Class: Whisk Matcha in a Traditional MachiyaLearn Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Nara house, tasting five local teas and whisking your own matcha with step-by-step instruction from a Nara-born guide.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 9,600per person
Nara bike tour: Wakakusayama Mountain and forest temples
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Nara bike tour: Wakakusayama Mountain and forest templesBike tour in Nara climbs Wakakusayama Mountain, visits a 750-year-old knife shop, explores forest temple Kyofukuji.
20 reviews
4.90★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
Interactive Geisha Experience in Nara: Games & Sake
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Interactive Geisha Experience in Nara: Games & SakeSpend two hours in a traditional Nara tea house playing Ozashiki games with a geisha, trying on a kimono, tasting local sake, and taking individual photos.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENfromJP¥ 55,667per person
Nara Sake Tour: 2 Breweries, 10 Tastings & Naramachi
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Nara Sake Tour: 2 Breweries, 10 Tastings & NaramachiVisit two Nara sake breweries and a neighborhood shop to taste around 10 local sakes with a professional guide trained in sake education while exploring historic Naramachi.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day except Tuesday
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
Nara Private Tour with Deer Park & Temples from Osaka
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Nara Private Tour with Deer Park & Temples from OsakaPrivate guided tour from Osaka to Nara with visits to Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara Park's deer, and Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha, led by an English-speaking guide.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 17,000per person
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