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

5.0(11)10 hFree cancellationBy Japan Experiences and Tours Company

About this activity

Exclusively designed for cruise travelers docking in Kobe or Osaka, this customizable 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 (Customizable):

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

What's included

✓Transportation cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
✓Entrance fee
✓Tour management, Tour guiding, Driver arrangement of pick up and drop off

Not included

✕Transportation(cash): up to 5 travelers:¥120,000, up to 8 travellers: ¥140,000

Meeting and pickup

Your driver will be waiting exactly at the passenger exit of the cruise port, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If your required pick-up location is not the cruise port, please specify in advance, and we’ll gladly accommodate your request.
Your driver will be waiting exactly at the passenger exit of the cruise port, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If your required pick-up location is not the cruise port, please specify in advance, and we’ll gladly accommodate your request.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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