Nara Exclusive: Private Kyoto Day Trip with Local Guide
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Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
cubelo, 10/4/2025 1:02:21 PM
Milo was such a professional guide, showing the best of the historic side of Japan, we really appreciate is work and passion.
Libby_P, 6/9/2025 3:12:59 AM
Our guide Taiga was beyond amazing! Our favorite guide in our time here in Japan. Funny knowledgeable and beyond awesome!!! We loved being with him and he made our day super special!
cna1958, 4/18/2025 8:12:42 PM
Kenya was a kind and informed guide. We appreciated the historical and cultural context he provided. He accommodated our requests and had great coffee recommendations. English was excellent. We would seek his guidance again.
David_L, 4/23/2024 5:01:09 PM
Alex was an incredible guide! We had a wonderful time exploring Nara and learning about Japanese culture. Alex was patient enough to wait for us arriving quite late due to a mix-up in my notes. Such an amazing day! Highly recommend this tour and Alex!
MehmetMurat_e, 11/15/2023 12:00:03 AM
Kenya was so kinda and we had a great experience with his knowledge!! He was so helpful and knows what we expect! Thank you!!
Murray_L, 10/22/2023 3:58:11 AM
We had a wonderful day in Nara Our guide Taiga was funny, knowledgeable and professional He was wonderful with our kids, they loved him I highly recommend this trip and in particular our guide Taiga
659feliciaa, 9/12/2023 7:27:59 AM
Our guide Rhea Sarah, was introduced to us via email by City Unscripted before we took our tour, so that our itinerary could be discussed in detail with her before we embarked on an incredible journey to Nara. Every little detail of our day was expertly handled by her, including reservations at Nara's exquisite Awa Naramachi restaurant. From fetching us from our Kyoto hotel to dropping us off as close to our hotel as possible at the end of the day long tour, she never left our side. With Rhea Sarah, it felt as if we were spending time with a friend, rather than a tour guide. She ensured that every moment of our day was unforgettable and went above and beyond to make sure that she fulfilled all our wishes. She also recommended many things we could do during the rest of our time in Kyoto. Thank you Rhea Sarah and City Unscripted for giving us everlasting memories!
hgsender, 4/12/2023 6:10:56 PM
Milos made it a fun day. He took us to all the major sites and was very informative. We had a new friend by the end of the day.
Bob_R, 3/28/2023 1:08:52 AM
Our guide Alex Delivered a very informative and fun day. He has a vast knowledge of the history and culture of both Kyoto and Nara which he shared with us at Nara and during our escorted train trip to and from Nara & Kyoto. He brought Nara to life for us with extensive detailed information on each historic site. His friendly manner and excellent English allowed for great discussions on the past and current culture of Japan. It made for a very educational and enjoyable day despite the large crowds.
Herve_G, 4/27/2025 5:26:22 PM
Une visite complète de Nara avec un guide très intéressant et agréable. Une belle journée on nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer. Merci MILO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point
(The host will be waiting in front of the Mister Donut) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.Return details
Travel to Japan’s 8th century capital and immerse yourself in Nara’s ancient heritage and leafy green surroundings. With one of our hosts by your side, you will make the short journey from Kyoto to this city, which plays home to some of the most significant Zen temples and Shinto shrines in all of Japan. When lunch rolls around (which it inevitably does), you can enjoy authentic Kansai cuisine at a tranquil spot. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.Redemption
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund