Nara Morning Tour: Temples and Deer Before Crowds

Capture stunning photos in Nara’s top sites before the crowds. Join our early bird tour and explore freely by noon. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it’s five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto’s Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine - Kasuga Grand…
What's Included
  • Transportation Fee from Kyoto to Nara (If you select the Kyoto Station Departure Option)
  • English-Speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto/Osaka
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Nara tends to become quite busy in the afternoon, making it challenging to capture stunning photos. To ensure a pleasant experience, our tour visits Nara’s main attractions (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowds arrive.
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*Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes…

Location
Tourist information Osaka
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rosaas4143yp
Oct 14, 2025
Highly recommended - Rin is a great guide, he knows a lot of interesting facts and is very fun, I loved the experience. Highly recommended!!!!
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Suzie_f
Oct 14, 2025
Nara early morning with Itsuku - Itsuku was nice and knowledgeable. My husband learned many things about the Temple and the Shrine that we visited. We also learned about the dears and their habits. The tour was very enjoyable.
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Mariana_a
Oct 13, 2025
great tour - We had a great experience. Hina was great, always attentive to us and helped us leave our luggage at the train station. The tour was short, but we saw everything mentioned.
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Adriandw4085kc
Oct 12, 2025
Deer Friends - Great tour, you will need to be able to walk far in order to complete the tour. The guide Hina was very good at communicating, her knowledge was on point and she made some recommendations for us for food and drinks in Kyoto which really helped. Also we had a guide in training which added value to the tour, Tsukji was looking out for us the whole time so the deer couldn't sneak up on us.
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Escape518183
Oct 12, 2025
Tour guide Nara - Great experience in Nara today with Nana. She’s a very knowledgeable tour guide that provided us with amazing facts about the Nara area. Highly recommend her. Read less
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481shaulc
Oct 12, 2025
Interesting , fun, fluent and beautiful - Saki's tour was great! It was a beautiful day with excellent and very friendly guidance, very good english, super easy to understande and we felt comfortable asking questions aswell
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N5276gflesliew
Oct 12, 2025
An Exceptional Kind Guide - Our guide, Satoshi was excellent. His kindness and attention to detail made our visit an exceptional experience! He was knowledgeable and also offered many suggestions for places to go and dine. I recommend him highly!
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877akinm
Oct 9, 2025
Nara Early Bird - Great tour of Nara!! We were running late because we got lost and our guide contacted us directly, keeping us updated allowing us to meet them when we finally arrived. Koichoro was very kind, knowledgeable and patient. Couldn't have asked for better.
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497antec
Oct 9, 2025
Amazing trip & amazing guide - The guided tour to Nara was absolutely astonishing and informative. Our guide Futaba was personable, accommodating, and fun, which made the experience even more enjoyable. She is passionate, explaining the city’s rich history and cultural significance in an engaging way. Seeing the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji and the friendly deer roaming freely through Nara Park felt surreal. The mix of ancient temples, nature, and peaceful atmosphere made the whole experience unforgettable. I left with a much deeper appreciation for Japan’s heritage and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the country.. I would highly recommend Futaba as your guide .I sincerely hope to meet her again someday — she made this tour one of the highlights of my trip! Arigato :)
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Jorge
Oct 9, 2025
Nara trip tour - Our Nara day trip was one of the highlights of our time in Japan. Our guide, Futaba, was absolutely amazing — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. She went above and beyond to make sure we learned about the history and culture while still having fun. Feeding and petting the deer was such a cool and unforgettable experience, and visiting the Todaiji Temple was simply awe-inspiring. The massive Buddha statue and the peaceful surroundings made it a moment we’ll never forget. Everything about this tour was well-organized and enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend it — and if you can, ask for Futaba as your guide!
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From $76
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).