See the iconic landmarks in Nara and Kyoto in one day on a private trip with hotel pickup and drop-off from Osaka, Kyoto, or Kobe. Encounter deers at Nara Park, see a grand Buddha statue at Todaiji, visit the torri gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine, stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and more. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to Nara Park, home to thousands of freely roaming deers. Buy some crackers to feed the deer, or grab a snack from one of the many tea houses. Walk through Nara Park and reach the Todaiji Temple or the “Great Eastern Temple”. Discover a priceless trove of history and culture at Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See one of Japan's most famous and historically significant Buddhist temple complexes. Visit the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) and see the majestic 15-meter-tall large bronze statue of Buddha. Next, walk through a sea of vermillion-red torri gates of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. Next up is Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. See 3 floors, each with its own different style of architecture. Admire the top 2 floors completely covered in gold leaf. Finally, visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest together with the Arashiyama Kimono Forest. Choose to ride the Sagano Romantic Train, known during spring for scenic views of cherry blossoms and in fall for the brilliant colors of maple leaves. Cross the Togetsukyo wood bridge across the Katsura River.

Our 10-hour customizable private car tour is the best way to visit the charming and culturally enriching city of Nara. Visit the world's largest bronze Buddha statue and greet wild deer in Nara Park, the home of around 1,200 wild deer. Wander in the Nara Town Historic District, where you can get lost in ancient buildings, gardens, and temples to immerse yourselves in the most authentic Nara culture. Learn more about Nara's history and culture in Toshodai-ji Temple. With our private car and professional driver, you won't have to worry about transportation, navigation, or language barriers. Our private car tour is perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, and groups. We can pick you up and drop you off at your preferred location in Osaka, whether it's your hotel, airport, or train station. The English-speaking tour guide is optional. Our guide will provide local insights and stories about each destination, making your tour informative and engaging. Itinerary Example: 8:00 AM - The chartered driver will pick you up at your designated location. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Departure from Osaka to Nara (journey about 1 hour). 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit Nara Park, including the main attractions of Nara Park, such as Todai-ji and Daibutsu-den, and admire the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit the Nara Town Historic District, stroll through traditional streets, and admire ancient buildings, gardens, and temples such as Kasuga Taisha and Horyu-ji Temple. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant or snack bar. Please note that lunch fare is not included in the package. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Visit other attractions in Nara, such as the Nara National Museum and Toshodai-ji Temple, to learn more about Nara's history and culture. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit Nara's Hankaku Bookstore and street shops for souvenirs and specialty items. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Return to Osaka, the driver will take you back to the designated location to end the trip. Please note that the above schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the charter driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Design your own custom itinerary and spend 10 hours exploring your favorite attractions in Nara, an ancient city that used to be the capital of Japan. Admire the deer of Nara Park, the famous five-story pagoda at Kofukuji Temple, and the 12 statues at Shin-Yakushiji Temple. Travel in a 7 or 10-seater vehicle. Meet your friendly driver at your hotel in Osaka and design your own route based on the sites you want to visit. Choose either a 7-seater or 10-seater to accommodate your travel party. Head to the locations of your choosing in Nara with your own customized itinerary. Decide to go to the Horyuji Temple, one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, or Todaiji Temple, known for its large Buddha statue, or other temples. Afterward, view the wild deer roaming freely in Nara Park, and marvel at the ponds in Isuien Garden. Finish your trip after 10 hours.

Our 10-Hour customizable private car tour is the best way to visit the charming and culturally-enriching city Nara. Visit the world's largest bronze Buddha statue and greet wild deer in Nara Park, the home of around 1,200 wild deer. Wander in the Nara Town Historic District, where you can get lost in ancient buildings, gardens, and temples to immerse yourselves in the most authentic Nara culture. Learn more about Nara's history and culture in Toshodai-ji Temple. With our private car and professional driver, you won't have to worry about transportation, navigation, or language barriers. Our private car tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups. We can pick you up and drop you off at your preferred location in Osaka, whether it's your hotel, airport, or train station. The English-speaking tour guide is optional. Our guide will provide local insights and stories about each destination, making your tour informative and engaging. Default Itinerary 8:00 AM - The chartered driver will pick you up at your designated location. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Departure from Osaka to Nara (journey about 1 hour). 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit Nara Park, including the main attractions of Nara Park, such as Todai-ji and Daibutsu-den, and admire the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit the Nara Town Historic District, stroll through traditional streets, and admire ancient buildings, gardens, and temples such as Kasuga Taisha and Horyu-ji Temple. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch at a nearby restaurant or snack bar. Please note that lunch fare is not included in the package. 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Visit other attractions in Nara, such as Nara National Museum and Toshodai-ji Temple, to learn more about Nara's history and culture. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit Nara's Hankaku Bookstore and street shops for souvenirs and specialty items. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Return to Osaka, the driver will take you back to the designated location to end the trip. Please note that the above schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the charter driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, led by a local specialist for touring two distinctive cities efficiently from Kyoto 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 the 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 circuit cruise 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! Your friendly and knowleagable local guide will explain everything about those two cities, from histories of ancient Nara and Osaka Castle to modern social problems in urban Osaka and Japan, academicaly with humors. Book Now for a Perfect Day!

Pickup from Osaka: Your private car driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Osaka at 8am. Travel to Kyoto: Depart from Osaka and drive to Kyoto. Late Morning: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Arrive in Kyoto and visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. Explore the stunning temple and its surroundings. Lunch in Kyoto: Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant in Kyoto. Afternoon: Fushimi Inari Taisha: Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha and explore the torii gate pathway in the afternoon. Late Afternoon: Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park: Arrive in Nara and visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park. Explore the temple and enjoy the company of friendly deer. Return to Osaka: Arrive back in Osaka and be dropped off at your accommodation at around 6pm, concluding your private car day trip tour from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara.