Nara Private Tours:
YOUR DREAM ITINERARY, YOUR WAY

No cookie-cutter tours here – just authentic experiences tailored to what makes YOUR heart race!

Our private tours are ideal for:

• Families with children — we adapt the pace and route to suit young travellers, with no fixed schedule to follow

• Couples — a romantic, unhurried day exploring Nara's most atmospheric and photogenic corners

• Returning visitors — if you have already seen the famous sites and want to go deeper, we can take you places most tourists never find

• Photography enthusiasts — we know the best light, the best angles, and the quietest times at every location

• Travellers with specific interests — Buddhist art, Shinto history, Japanese gardens, traditional crafts, seasonal flowers — tell us what moves you and we will build the day around it

• Groups of any size — from solo travellers to large families or groups of friends

Located about an hour from Kyoto or Osaka by train, Nara makes an enriching day trip. Our guides can meet you at your hotel or at the station for a seamless experience.

Whether you’re seeking for a relaxed day trip or an exciting adventure, we create one-of-a-kind private tours, thoughtfully curated to match your personal desires and travel style.

Our local guides are passionate storytellers who bring centuries of history to life. Fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese they ensure a comfortable and insightful experience.

Disclaimer: We can go with you to any place you would like to visit in Nara by public transportation—anywhere that can be reached in a day trip.

Not sure where to start?

Here are a few examples of what a private day trip in Nara can look like:

The Hidden Temples Route Muroji Temple — one of Japan's most atmospheric mountain temples, set deep in a cedar forest — combined with Ōmiwa Shrine, considered the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, built around a sacred mountain with no main hall.

The Sacred Valley Day Explore the Dragon-Taming Valley and Uda Mikumari Shrine, a remote pilgrimage site surrounded by mountains, rarely visited by foreign tourists.

The Flower & Garden Day Muroyama-ue Park Art Forest for its seasonal flowers, combined with a visit to Tsubosaka Temple, known for its dramatic hillside setting and stone carvings.

The Full Nara Classic — at Your Pace All the highlights — Nara Deer Park, Kasuga Taisha, Todaiji, Nigatsudo — but without a fixed group schedule. Spend as long as you like at each location, with your guide's full attention throughout.

These are just starting points. The itinerary is entirely yours to shape.

What's Included

• English, Spanish or Japanese speaking private guide for the full day

• Personalised itinerary planned around your interests

• Pickup from your hotel or any train station in Osaka, Kyoto or Nara

What's Not Included

• Train and transportation tickets (we travel by public transportation together)

• Entrance fees to temples and shrines

• Meals and drinks

Pricing

Private tour pricing depends on your destination, group size, and itinerary. Contact us with your travel dates and interests and we will send you a custom quote within 24 hours.

How do I book a private tour?
Simply contact us via the form below with your preferred dates, group size, and any places or themes you are interested in. We will reply with a personalised itinerary proposal and quote.

How long does a private tour last?
Private tours are full-day experiences, designed as day trips from Osaka, Kyoto or Nara. The exact duration depends on your chosen destinations.

Is there a minimum group size?
No. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and groups of any size.

Can you accommodate young children?
Yes, our private tours are family-friendly with no minimum age. We adjust the pace and route to suit your family's needs.

Do you travel by private vehicle or public transportation?
We travel by public transportation, just like a local. This is part of the experience — navigating Japan's trains and buses with a local guide is an authentic and practical way to explore Nara Prefecture.

Can we visit places outside Nara city?
Yes. We can take you anywhere in Nara Prefecture that is reachable as a day trip by public transportation from Osaka, Kyoto or Nara.