The 6 Nara Tours That Repay the Fare

1.World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · from $129Our pick

Explore Nara’s temples, deer park, and Uji’s matcha traditions on an efficient Kyoto day trip with lunch and transport included.

“Overall this was a great Tour. We covered all the listed spots with time to spare and plenty of breaks. Our Guide, Mai San was super smiley and sweet. The Matcha Experience was one of the oldest ones in Uji. Nara was alot of fun, roaming about up and close with the deer. Would recommend booking!”

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2.Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $105

Review of Nara’s five-hour walking tour, covering Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, deer, Naramachi, temple tickets, and a Japanese lunch.

“Yuuki was the best guide we had in Japan. Very knowledgeable, patient, let us take photos and go at a relaxed paved. She told us so much and related it to terms we could relate to. Nara is absolutely a must see and LOTS of Deer.”

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3.Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · from $61

Review of Nara’s small-group early morning tour, with deer, Kasuga Shrine, Todai-ji, Kyoto or Osaka transport, price, walking, and tips.

“Toshiki was our guide and he went far and beyond to guide us. He took a lot of time to explain everything step by step. He helped us with everything we needed. He was courteous and knowledgeable. We recommend this tour because it combines in a perfect balance the beauty of nature with the mysticism of the places.”

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4.Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · 10 hours · from $57Best value

Visit Nara’s deer, Todai-ji, Uji’s matcha streets and a traditional hot spring on a practical 10-hour day trip from Osaka.

“Jessica was amazing and very knowledgeable about the places we were going to. highly recommend 😁”

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5.Kyoto/Osaka: Kinkakuji, Bamboo Forest, and Nara Deer Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 265 reviews · from $69

Visit Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion and bamboo forest, then see Nara’s deer and Great Buddha on a convenient, value-packed day trip.

“I enjoyed all the spots. The guide was very kind and informative on where I could find things. She told us even about the local stories about some sacred sites.”

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6.Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $155

Review of Nara’s six-hour private walking tour, with deer, temples, gardens, local guides, costs, route choices, and practical tips.

“Before we set foot in Nara, Hiro made sure we had a great plan. Then he met my teenage daughters who asked for things during the day and he adapted perfectly. His knowledge and experience made the history real and the day perfectly memorable!”

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