Nara Ancient Heritage Tour from Kyoto: Private Journey with Local Guide
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Kyoto
Immerse yourself in Nara's ancient heritage on a private journey with a local guide. Explore Zen temples, Shinto shrines, and enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine in this leafy green city.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kyoto Station Building - Take a train from Kyoto Station with your host who will eliminate any travel stress by organizing your tickets - no one likes looking at train timetables when they’re on holiday
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
  • Admission to top Nara attractions including Isui-en Garden, Todai-ji Temple, and more
  • Personalized and private tour experience
  • Explore on foot for an immersive walking experience in Nara
  • Full-day excursion with a host for 9 hours, from Kyoto
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to attractions other than the ones listed above
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Transportation costs (Japan Rail Pass holders can travel free on the JR)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot.

Within 24 hours after booking you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Location
Mister Donut - JR Kyoto Station Building Shop
(The host will be waiting in front of the Mister Donut) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mehmetmurat_e
Nov 15, 2023
Kenya rocks!! - Kenya was so kinda and we had a great experience with his knowledge!! He was so helpful and knows what we expect! Thank you!!
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Murray_l
Oct 22, 2023
Day Trip to Nara - We had a wonderful day in Nara Our guide Taiga was funny, knowledgeable and professional He was wonderful with our kids, they loved him I highly recommend this trip and in particular our guide Taiga
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659feliciaa
Sep 12, 2023
Touring Magical Nara With Our Incredible Guide, Rhea Sarah - Our guide Rhea Sarah, was introduced to us via email by City Unscripted before we took our tour, so that our itinerary could be discussed in detail with her before we embarked on an incredible journey to Nara. Every little detail of our day was expertly handled by her, including reservations at Nara's exquisite Awa Naramachi restaurant. From fetching us from our Kyoto hotel to dropping us off as close to our hotel as possible at the end of the day long tour, she never left our side. With Rhea Sarah, it felt as if we were spending time with a friend, rather than a tour guide. She ensured that every moment of our day was unforgettable and went above and beyond to make sure that she fulfilled all our wishes. She also recommended many things we could do during the rest of our time in Kyoto. Thank you Rhea Sarah and City Unscripted for giving us everlasting memories!
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Hgsender
Apr 12, 2023
Nara with Milos - Milos made it a fun day. He took us to all the major sites and was very informative. We had a new friend by the end of the day.
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Bob_r
Mar 28, 2023
Fun and informative day in Nara - Our guide Alex Delivered a very informative and fun day. He has a vast knowledge of the history and culture of both Kyoto and Nara which he shared with us at Nara and during our escorted train trip to and from Nara & Kyoto. He brought Nara to life for us with extensive detailed information on each historic site. His friendly manner and excellent English allowed for great discussions on the past and current culture of Japan. It made for a very educational and enjoyable day despite the large crowds.
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