Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port
- 6–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Exclusively designed for cruise travelers docking in Kobe or Osaka, this customizable Nara tour takes you to iconic sights like Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, and the famous Nara Deer Park. Perfect for families and culture seekers, it offers a seamless, stress-free day with insider knowledge, sacred shrines like Kasuga Taisha, and unforgettable encounters with friendly deer—all while ensuring timely return to your ship Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (Please carefully check the Inclusions & exclusions and the booking and payment options) to provide ample time to visit Nara's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage. Itinerary (Customizable): 08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port (depending on your cruise ship dock time) 09:30 Kofuku-ji Temple 11:00 Nara Deer Park 12:00 Lunch Break 13:30 Todaiji Temple 15:00 Kasuga Taisha Shrine 16:00 Back to the Port 18:00 Drop off at the port
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
- Entrance fee
- Tour management, Tour guiding, Driver arrangement of pick up and drop off
What's not
- Transportation(cash): up to 5 travelers:¥120,000, up to 8 travellers: ¥140,000
Itinerary
Nara Park is famous for its hundreds of freely roaming sika deer, considered sacred and protected as national treasures. These friendly deer often approach visitors, especially if offered special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold throughout the park. The peaceful coexistence of wildlife, historic temples, and lush greenery makes it a uniquely charming experience.
A historic Buddhist temple in Nara, once the powerful family temple of the influential Fujiwara clan. Known for its striking Five-Story Pagoda (one of Japan's tallest) and elegant Eastern Golden Hall, the temple showcases exquisite examples of Nara-period architecture. As part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kōfuku-ji offers a serene atmosphere near Nara Park.
Todaiji Temple in Nara is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples, known for housing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in the world. Originally built in the 8th century, the temple served as the head of all provincial Buddhist temples in Japan. Surrounded by beautiful parkland and friendly deer, Todaiji offers a serene and culturally rich experience.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is Nara’s most celebrated Shinto shrine, famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns that line the pathways and hang throughout the grounds. Founded in 768 AD, the shrine is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Nestled within a tranquil forest, it offers a spiritual atmosphere and a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and customs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your driver will be waiting exactly at the passenger exit of the cruise port, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If your required pick-up location is not the cruise port, please specify in advance, and we’ll gladly accommodate your request.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Japan Experiences and Tours Company
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Osaka
- Its from-price is 237% above the median of the 345 day trips we list in Osaka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 73 of 345.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Osaka
Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.
Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.
Top-ranked sights in Osaka: Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen).
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