Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
4.91,211 reviews4h 30m
from €60
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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
4.91,075 reviews5h
from €92
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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option
4.9352 reviews8h
from €193
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Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0243 reviews6h
from €127
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All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!
4.9122 reviews3h
from €37
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Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
5.078 reviews4h
from €58
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Discover Ancient Nara: Private Car Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
5.066 reviews8h
from €317
Check availabilityTop sights in Nara
- 1Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
- 2Nara Park Deer
- 3Kasuga Grand Shrine
- 4Isuien Garden
- 5Naramachi Old Town
- 6Deer Crackers (Shika Senbei)
- Encounter Sacred Deer: Over 1,200 wild Sika deer roam freely in Nara Park and temple grounds, considered divine messengers of the Shinto gods. You can feed them special shika senbei (deer crackers) sold by vendors, and many have learned to bow politely for a treat—a magical, interactive experience found nowhere else in Japan.
- Witness Architectural Marvels: See some of Japan's oldest and most significant structures, including Todai-ji Temple's Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), the largest wooden building in the world housing a 15-meter bronze Buddha. Explore the serene, lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Grand Shrine and the exquisite wooden pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple.
- Experience Ancient Capital Grandeur: Walk in the footsteps of 8th-century emperors. Nara's layout, with its grand boulevards modeled on China's Tang capital, and its collection of eight UNESCO World Heritage sites—collectively called 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara'—offer an unparalleled immersion into Japan's formative cultural and political history.
Tickets and passes in Nara
Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option
4.936 reviews8h
from €403
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Food and drink experiences in Nara
Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
5.062 reviews4h
from €144
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Nara: Mindful Tasting of 5 Japanese Teas and Tea Ceremony
5.022 reviews1h 30m
from €55
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Day trips and outdoor activities from Nara
E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine, and Gems
4.860 reviews3h 30m
from €81
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Hidden gems in Nara
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Shinyakushi-ji Temple
A small, often-overlooked temple located north of the main Nara Park area, famous for its exquisite collection of twelve 8th-century clay statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals (Juni Shinsho).
Yoshiki-en Garden
A beautiful, compact strolling garden located right next to the more famous Isuien Garden. It is free for foreign tourists (with passport).
Nakamura Tokichi Honten (Nara Branch)
A branch of the famous Uji tea company, located in a modern building near Kintetsu Nara Station, offering an exceptional tea experience.
The Former Site of the Nara Hotel Garden
The sprawling, beautifully landscaped garden of the historic Nara Hotel, one of Japan's oldest classic hotels. The gardens are open to the public, not just guests.
Harushika Sake Brewery
A small, family-run sake brewery in Naramachi that has been operating since 1884. They offer tastings and tours.
Day trips from Nara
Kyoto
45-55 min by Kintetsu or JR train
Japan's former imperial capital and cultural heart, offering a stunning contrast to Nara's ancient feel with its countless temples, shrines, geisha districts, and refined gardens. It's the perfect complement for a deeper dive into Japanese traditional arts and architecture.
Osaka
30-50 min by Kintetsu or JR train
A vibrant, modern metropolis known as Japan's kitchen. Osaka provides a thrilling shift in energy with its incredible street food, neon-lit entertainment districts, and iconic castle. It's ideal for dining, shopping, and experiencing urban Japanese nightlife.
Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu)
About 1.5 hours by Kintetsu limited express train
Japan's most sacred Shinto site, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine is rebuilt every 20 years in a centuries-old tradition. The surrounding area, Ise-Shima, offers beautiful coastal scenery and pearl cultivation.
Plan your Nara trip
Things to do in Nara: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Nara?+
Top sights include Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha), Nara Park Deer, Kasuga Grand Shrine and Isuien Garden. Away from the crowds, try Shinyakushi-ji Temple and Yoshiki-en Garden.
What are the most popular tours in Nara?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available (4.9 stars, 1,211 reviews); Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available) (4.9 stars, 1,075 reviews); Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option (4.9 stars, 352 reviews).
How much do tours in Nara cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €37 and €518 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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