Nara Park: Hidden Trails & Deer Tour with Guide & Pickup

Discover Nara on a private guided day tour with hotel pickup from Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara. Visit Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and enjoy a peaceful walk in the forest.
Step into the peaceful beauty of Nara on a private day tour designed for comfort, culture, and flexibility. With hotel pickup and drop-off included from Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Nara Park’s highlights without the rush of group tours or crowded buses.

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking driver-guide, who will share local insights and cultural stories along the way. Once in Nara, begin your adventure at Nara Park, home to over a thousand freely roaming, friendly deer considered sacred in Japan.

You’ll have the chance to:
• Feed and interact with the deer in a respectful, safe way
• Visit the majestic Todai-ji Temple, housing the Great Buddha — one of Japan’s largest bronze statues
• Stroll through the tranquil Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns
• Take a peaceful walk along forest paths that lead to hidden shrines and quiet photo spots

To give your experience a local touch, your guide can take you to a family-run sweets shop or a small tea house, where you can enjoy a taste of traditional Nara mochi or green tea (optional and seasonal).

This tour offers a perfect balance of light exploration, cultural learning, and relaxing travel — with the freedom to adjust the pace based on your interest or travel group.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.