Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

Experience

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

4.9 from 1.1k travelers

Nara becomes extremely crowded in the afternoon, making photos difficult.

About

Nara becomes extremely crowded in the afternoon, making photos difficult. In our tour, we visit the main sites—Kofuku-ji, Todaiji, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine—before the crowds arrive. ⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎ * Please arrive 10 minutes early. Late guests cannot be accepted and no refunds will be given. * For the Kyoto/Osaka Station Pickup option: the one-way train fare to Nara is included. The return ticket is not included. *This tour has up to 12 guests. *In this tour, we will walk about 10,000 steps. (stairs and hills included) *We will be using the public train (not a private vehicle) to go from Kyoto/Osaka to Nara which each takes around 1 hour. * Tour duration:  – Kyoto/Osaka Departure: 4.5 hours  – Kintetsu Nara Station Meeting: 3.5 hours Please provide a phone number that is reachable in Japan and on WhatsApp so that we have a smooth interaction before the tour date. Travel agents must enter the guest’s phone number, not the agency’s.

What's not included

  • Todai-ji Temple

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We will walk about 10,000 steps during this tour.
  • Not recommended for guests over 75.
  • Guests under the age of 6 cannot join.

Cancellation

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

Frequently asked

  • What is the cancellation policy?

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

  • What is not included?

    Todai-ji Temple

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