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Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port

By Japan Experiences and Tours Company
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$695 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Exclusively designed for cruise travellers docking in Kobe or Osaka, this customisable Nara tour takes you to iconic sights like Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, and the famous Nara Deer Park. Perfect for families and culture seekers, it offers a seamless, stress-free day with insider knowledge, sacred shrines like Kasuga Taisha, and unforgettable encounters with friendly deer—all while ensuring timely return to your ship

Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (Please carefully check the Inclusions & exclusions and the booking and payment options) to provide ample time to visit Nara's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage.

Itinerary (Customisable):
08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port (depending on your cruise ship dock time)
09:30 Kofuku-ji Temple
11:00 Nara Deer Park
12:00 Lunch Break
13:30 Todaiji Temple
15:00 Kasuga Taisha Shrine
16:00 Back to the Port
18:00 Drop off at the port

Activity location
  • Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Tempozan - Osaka Cruise Terminal
    • 8 11
    • 552-0021, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Shore excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Price details
AU$695.16 x 1 TravellerAU$695.16
Total
Price is AU$695.16
Until Sat, 31 Jan
Transport for 8 pax included
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Hired 10 seats Van
Pickup included

Price details
AU$2,695.53 x 1 TravellerAU$2,695.53
Total
Price is AU$2,695.53
Until Sat, 31 Jan
Transport for 12 pax included
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Hired 14 Seats Van
Pickup included

Price details
AU$3,263.01 x 1 TravellerAU$3,263.01
Total
Price is AU$3,263.01
Until Sat, 31 Jan
Transport for 5 pax included
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Hired 7 Seats Van
Pickup included

Price details
AU$2,340.86 x 1 TravellerAU$2,340.86
Total
Price is AU$2,340.86
Until Sat, 31 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour management, Tour guiding, Driver arrangement of pick up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport(cash): up to 5 travellers:¥120,000, up to 8 travellers: ¥140,000

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Nara Park
  • 1h
Nara Park is famous for its hundreds of freely roaming sika deer, considered sacred and protected as national treasures. These friendly deer often approach visitors, especially if offered special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold throughout the park. The peaceful coexistence of wildlife, historic temples, and lush greenery makes it a uniquely charming experience.
Kofuku-ji Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A historic Buddhist temple in Nara, once the powerful family temple of the influential Fujiwara clan. Known for its striking Five-Story Pagoda (one of Japan's tallest) and elegant Eastern Golden Hall, the temple showcases exquisite examples of Nara-period architecture. As part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kōfuku-ji offers a serene atmosphere near Nara Park.
Todai-ji Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Todaiji Temple in Nara is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples, known for housing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in the world. Originally built in the 8th century, the temple served as the head of all provincial Buddhist temples in Japan. Surrounded by beautiful parkland and friendly deer, Todaiji offers a serene and culturally rich experience.
Kasuga Grand Shrine
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is Nara’s most celebrated Shinto shrine, famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns that line the pathways and hang throughout the grounds. Founded in 768 AD, the shrine is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Nestled within a tranquil forest, it offers a spiritual atmosphere and a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and customs.

Location

Activity location
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    Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tempozan - Osaka Cruise Terminal
    • 8 11
    • 552-0021, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Port of Kobe
    • 5 Chome
    • 650-0045, 5 Chome, Japan

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