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
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
  • 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, the 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
Kintetsu-Nara Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ashley_p
Jul 29, 2025
The best tour to Nara!!! - Such an informative and interesting tour with FUTABA! FUTABA is an amazing tour guide and she was very knowledgeable! Thank you so much
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Johan_m
Jul 29, 2025
Very good early bird tour in Nara. - We had a great tour in Nara with our excellent guide Ayame. Ayame was very good and informative. She was really nice talking to. Including other things that we could do than just the Nara tour or that could be helpful.
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Connector03709419619
Jul 28, 2025
Amazing trip - Rin was fantastic. Nara park and Buddha temple are a must when visiting Osaka. Please do not miss this. It was amazing. Well organized and thought out. We loved it
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Stacy_b
Jul 28, 2025
Hinano was fantastic and so was the tour! - Hinano was an excellent tour guide! It was a really hot day and she kept us in the shade as much as possible. She gave us insight into the Shinto and Buddhist religions, and how they are integrated into Japanese society. The history was fascinating and, of course, the deer were fantastic! They are so friendly and many would bow. Truly a great tour and I highly recommend Hinano!
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Kimberly
Jul 28, 2025
Great trip! - We were met by Soichiro at the station and off we went to Nara. He was very friendly and informative. We learned so much about ancient Japanese history and also about current trends. He set the pace to our abilities which was awesome. I would definitely recommend him if you are interested in the tour
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Go39140042652
Jul 27, 2025
Early Nara tour with Ai - It was the best tour l experienced; definitely a 5 out of 5! Our guide, Ai made the tour extra special. Despite being it over 100 degrees today, she was very patient and took good care of us. Would recommend this tour anyone who wants to visit Nara in the early morning.
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Catherine_g
Jul 26, 2025
Great visits, the... - Great visits, the experience of feeding the deers was amazing. Very sweet guide. I would recommend going on the tour.
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Tourist793048
Jul 25, 2025
Phenomenal Guide and Wonderful Experience - Our tour with Satoshi was absolutely wonderful! From the moment we met him at Kyoto Station, everything was seamless and enjoyable. He guided us on a smooth and easy train ride to Nara, and once there, we explored the area on foot at a relaxed, manageable pace. Satoshi was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and helpful throughout the entire experience. He shared fascinating insights that brought the history and culture of Nara to life. His warm personality and attention to detail made this tour one we will remember forever. We truly can’t recommend this tour enough—if you’re considering a visit to Nara, ask for Satoshi. You won’t be disappointed!
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671hanam
Jul 23, 2025
Beautiful place with a brilliant guide - We had Koichiro, who was a delightful tour guide. His calm and friendly manner made the trip very enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. The tour was very interesting and it was a great morning in Nara.
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466catalinae
Jul 22, 2025
Doing tours early in the morning is the best. It’s quieter, cooler, and you get to enjoy everything with fewer crowds. - The tour was very interesting and Sei explained everything very clearly. He was attentive to us at all times, making sure we were comfortable and engaged. I 100% recommend doing it because it really helps you understand and appreciate what you’re visiting. It’s a great way to get more out of the experience!
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From $70
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).