Arashiyama & Nara Highlights

Uncover the rich history and vibrant culture of Nara and Arashiyama in a day tour from Kyoto. Visit iconic landmarks, explore beautiful gardens, and interact with friendly deer.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Park - Discover the charm of Nara Deer Park on your tour, where friendly deer roam freely in a picturesque setting. This expansive park allows you to interact with the gentle deer, known for their calm demeanor and eagerness to greet visitors. Purchase special deer crackers to feed them and enjoy a memorable, interactive experience.
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What's Included
  • Guiding and management
  • Driver arrangement
What's Not Included
  • Transportation: van rent -Cash : Up to 5 Travelers. If more than 5 please let me know
  • Entry fees
  • Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)
Additional Information

The itinerary involves renting a car or van for an 8-hour period, with payment made directly to the driver on the day of the tour. For up to 5 passengers, the cost is ¥110,000. If there are more than 5 passengers, please inform in advance.

  1. During a day in Kyoto, the operator will guide you through the essential attractions of Nara and Arashiyama.
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Location
Port of Kobe
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ahnadn2026
Jan 10, 2026
Nara Deer Park Exceptional Day - We had an exceptional day at Nara Deer Park that exceeded all our expectations with our great guide Yukari. Walking among the freely roaming deer while exploring the parks and the temples around was a truly unique and peaceful experience. Make sure you get a perfect weather for the tour, and make a visit to the museum.
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Emads2026
Jan 8, 2026
Fun day in Nara - We asked to spend the whole day in Nara and our guide was very nice and flexible. Ohbayashi was such a fun and enthusiastic guide. Our whole family, including our 10 and 12 yearold girls, absolutely loved spending the day with him. He was thoughtful and attentive to everyone’s needs exploring the Arashiyama Nara Park with its deer. We learned so much about the of Nara and its temples. It was a fantastic full day, and we would highly recommend touring with Ohbayashi again.
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Ivanadi6701us
Jan 8, 2026
Fantastic Day in Arashiyama with Carre - We had an incredible experience on our Arashiyama and Nara tour with Carre. She was easy to communicate with and very flexible, even arranging the itinerary on short notice to match what we wanted to see. Carre made sure we felt comfortable throughout the day while showing us highlights like the bamboo grove, Todai ji Temple and asked to spend a lot of time in the fascinating Otagi Nenbutsu temple, since we asked to skip Nara. We never felt rushed, and his local knowledge made the day truly special. We would absolutely recommend this tour and would happily book with her again.
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542masak
Jan 8, 2026
Nara is a must visit city in Kyoto - My daughter and I had such a wonderful day with Keiko! It felt like exploring Kyoto with a close friend. She showed us beautiful places like the Arashiyama Bamboo grove, Todaiji temple, and Nara park with the friendly deer. Keiko also helped us take some great pictures, which we love, and even gave my daughter a cute origami gift—she was so happy! We highly recommend a tour with Keiko
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Mohanads2026
Jan 7, 2026
Mike is our best guide in Kyoto - Mike was very attentive and focused on our interests, making sure we experienced the highlights of both Arashiyama and Nara in a way that suited us perfectly. The best part was walking through Nara Park with him and learning fascinating stories about the deer and the temples along the way. Fun, informative, and truly memorable — we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
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J2399oosahara
Jan 5, 2026
Nara and Arashiyama Tour - This day tour of Nara and Arashiyama was a fantastic way to see the highlights of both areas in a single day. The guide provided interesting insights into Japanese culture and history, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. The pace was just right, allowing plenty of time to take in the sights without feeling rushed.
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461tareqh
Jan 1, 2026
Deer park & the big temple - Fabulous and highly recommended!! We went to the deer park and the big temple in Nara with our fabulous guide Yoshiniki who was a very nice lady and great guide. She gifted Origami to our kids in the morning so the kids gave her a lot of attention during the tour. We had Sushi for lunch based on Yoshiniku recommendation that was just perfect. We ended the tour in Arashiyama and were dropped off by our private car in Kyoto. Yoshiniki deserves all the best, she made the tour a great experience to our kids!
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Hazemalriahi
Dec 24, 2025
Beautiful monkeys park and bamboo forest - We booked this tour to have one full day in the Arashiyama area east of Kyoto. We recommend starting early to avoid crowds. Keiko was very flexible and accepted starting at 7:30 am. Our kids enjoyed the monkey park the most in Kyoto.
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Gerasimos_m
Apr 18, 2025
Great tour for family/kids - Definitely a must see if you're in Kyoto or Osaka. This is a great tour to one of many UNISECO Heritage sights. Our guide was Kingo was fantastic. His knowledge and passion for the rich culture and history of the area was impressive. Deer park is fun for kids, the deer can get a little aggressive if you hide food, but if you bow they bow back which was pretty cool. I highly recommend this tour, and make sure you fit in the Golden Shrine.
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Cedric_p
Dec 31, 2024
Moto was a very... - Moto was a very profesional and experienced with this tour. We enjoyed the deer and the monkeys. We had a great time.
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From $490 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).