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Private Car Tour: Exploring Ancient Nara and Urban Osaka in a Day with Full-English Guide
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Nara
Embark on a private car tour in Japan to explore the ancient city of Nara and the bustling urban metropolis of Osaka. Visit historic temples, see iconic landmarks, and indulge in local cuisine. Book now for an unforgettable day trip!
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yoshikien - Yoshikien is an authentic Japanese garden in Nara Park. Starting with a beautiful pond with Japanese Carp (Koi) and Japanese Maple trees, you will enjoy the distinctive seasons of Japan. The iconic moss garden is beautiful for the whole year but especially the autumn season is breath-taking with all the colours change.
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Nara Park - The sanctuary of wild deer! You will be amazed to see so many wild deer relaxing in nature, in the temples, on roads and almost everywhere, not scared of people at all. What’s interesting is that this park has been a national park of Japan for 1400 years, designated by the emperor. So even though it’s right next to the downtown area of Nara, nature is primeval and the atmosphere brings you to ancient periods.
You’ll be guided with many information about Japanese deer and also with enough safety guidance to hang out with the wild and sacred animal. -
Todai-ji Temple - Todai-ji Temple, the biggest historical wooden architecture in the world with also the biggest Buddha statue sitting inside, is the most important Buddhist temple to Japanese people to 1400 years.
You’ll be explained so well about its dramatic history and all the meanings of each statue with deep insights into Buddhism and Japanese culture.
You will touch the essence of Buddhism with your eyes and ears by visiting here on this tour! - Todai-ji Nigatsudo Kuden - Walking 5-10 minutes from the main temple with adorable deer, an ancient wooden temple sits on the top of the hill. The name Nigatsu \
What's Included
- Air-Conditioned Nissan Van (2-6 guests) / Mini Convertible (1 guest)
- Osaka Local Restaurant Guide
- Fuel & Highway Fees Included
- Full English Guide
- Pickup & Dropping-off in Kyoto or Osaka
What's Not Included
- Entry Fee (¥600/person)
Additional Information
Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficiently in a comfortable air-conditioned car!
You will first visit Nara, “Deer” Park, the sanctuary of super-friendly wild Japanese deer, and see the most ancient, significant and biggest temple in Japan, Todaiji Temple, with the biggest Buddha Statue in Japan.
After visiting ancient Nara, you will move to the most urban area of Osaka and take a cruise by car to see the most iconic landmarks of Osaka, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, walk some unique streets of Osaka and eat the best Osaka local foods!
This tour includes an optional “dark tour” into a ghetto area of Osaka, the “Airin Area” and one of the most historical red-light districts in the world, Tobita-Shinchi. (omittable)
Your friendly and flexible local guide will explain everything about those two cities in a comfortable car!
Book Now for a Perfect Day!
- No earlier services for pick-up/starting time
Location
Yoshikien
60-1 Noboriojicho
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Anna_a
Apr 13, 2024
Most exciting day of our trip in Japan! - Great guide Naiki , super trip , great time with the deers!!! I am looking forward going again in Osaka and Nara!Thanks Naiki! You are the best!
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O7052ggannaa
Apr 13, 2024
Fantastic time with wonderful guide!!! - Daiki is the best driver and guide ever!
Thank you for the best daytrip in Kyoto!
We will come again for more trips with you!!!
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Gabrielle_o
Mar 17, 2024
The best tour guide! - Daiki was an amazing tour guide! He exceeded our expectations by far. He picked us up from our hotel in Kyoto and drove us to Nara where he had so much knowledge about the temples, religion, and history. He explained things we'd never even think to ask. After Nara, he drove us to Osaka where he was very cool with being flexible around change of plans. He showed us one of the best meals of our entire trip in Japan! We loved having dinner with him and he even ordered foods we would not have thought to try that blew our minds. It was such a pleasure meeting Daiki and hanging out with him the entire day. He's the best tour guide we've ever had!
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Sumattaya_s
Feb 9, 2024
Great! - We had a great time during the tour. Mr. Fukashi is friendly and knowledgeable. His driving skill is a must. He explained the histories of temples and castle on the list clearly. We highly recommended.
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Candice_l
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent day, friendly and kind tour guide - Our tour guide, Daika was so kind, friendly and very knowledgeable the whole tour. We all had so much fun. It was one of our favourite days of our Japan trip, we would highly recommend booking this tour it was fantastic! The sights and company was great. Thankyou again!
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X4107spjuliew
Jan 8, 2024
Thanks for an enjoyable tour in Nara and Osaka! - Our family enjoyed this tour with Daiki-san. He picked us up at our hotel in Kyoto, then we headed to the sights in Nara, and we stopped in Osaka that evening before he dropped us back off at our hotel. He was personable and knowledgeable, and he offered great insight at each of our stops, as well as during our car ride. We had a great time!
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Dianirr
Dec 29, 2023
Great experience - Knowledaboe and friendly tour guide. We were able to visit both Nara and Osaka and enjoy the day visiting the city highlights. Loved that the tour ended nighttime so we can experience night life.
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Djusmin_a
Dec 12, 2023
Beautiful and colorful tour - We certainly enjoy our tour with Daiki San. The walk through Nara was delightful and the light temple was amazing. The photos we took of Osaka castle and Osaka Dotonburi were amazing and we get to taste one of the best tokoyaki.
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Thomas_f
Dec 8, 2023
A great Experience - We had a great guide (Wada F) that made our trip very memorable. The most important thing is that once he learned what we were liking, he took us to additional places that we originally did not request that ended up being the highlight of the tour. Highly recommended as a tour guide.
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Anisah_s
Nov 23, 2023
Excellent fun day tour to Nara and Osaka - This tour day was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. We had such enjoyable time and learned a lot with our very kind driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and nice to be with. We loved seeing Nara and Osaka and felt we got a good feeling for both areas. Don’t hesitate to book this tour it is fully worth the day.
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