Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide

Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide

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Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficiently in a comfortable air-conditioned car!

You will first visit Nara, “Deer” Park, the sanctuary of super-friendly wild Japanese deer, and see the most ancient, significant and biggest temple in Japan, Todaiji Temple, with the biggest Buddha Statue in Japan.

After visiting ancient Nara, you will move to the most urban area of Osaka and take a cruise by car to see the most iconic landmarks of Osaka, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, walk some unique streets of Osaka and eat the best Osaka local foods!

This tour includes an optional “dark tour” into a ghetto area of Osaka, the “Airin Area” and one of the most historical red-light districts in the world, Tobita-Shinchi. (omittable)

Your friendly and flexible local guide will explain everything about those two cities in a comfortable car!

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Activity location

Todai-ji Temple
- 406-1 Zoushi-cho,
- 630-8587, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Todai-ji Temple
- 406-1 Zoushi-cho,
- 630-8587, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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What's included, what's not

Nissan Serena (2-6 pax) / Mini Convertible (1 pax)
Fuel & Highway Fees
Flexible Pickup & Dropping-off at anywhere in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara *You can finish at anywhere too
Full English Guide & Driver
Parking Fees
Dinner time & Local Restaurant Guide
Any additional cost by your customization
Fee for dinner
Lunch time
Todaiji

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ONLY If it's maximum 6 pax, the middle seat will be used. Please check the size of our van (Nissan Serena) and your group. It can be a little tight if it's all big adults. No bigger car available
The itinerary gets updated flexibly by the seasons and conditions. Not all the small sites listed are guaranteed to cover
Vegetarian or other food restriction request for the dinner guide is available, but if you are sensitive (eg. strict vegan/halal) or very picky, please have it by yourself after the tour. We can finish early and drop you off at any restaurants as well

Activity itinerary

Todai-ji Temple

1h
Admission ticket not included

Todai-ji Temple, the biggest historical wooden architecture in the world with also the biggest Buddha statue sitting inside, is the most important Buddhist temple to Japanese people to 1400 years. You'll be explained so well about its dramatic history and all the meanings of each statue with deep insights into Buddhism and Japanese culture. You will touch the essence of Buddhism with your eyes and ears by visiting here on this tour!

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle has been the most iconic symbol of Osaka for more than 400 years. The truth of the samurais, the founder Shogun's story and history behind the castle counted as one of the 3 most beautiful castles of Japan. The castle around is a park loved by local Japanese people, especially on cherry blossom seasons. Don’t forget to bring your camera! *Not going inside of the castle tower because it's just a museum now

Nigatsu-do Temple

Walking 5-10 minutes from the main temple with adorable deer, an ancient wooden temple sits on the top of the hill. The name Nigatsu “February” is named after its one of the most important religious ceremonies in Japan, “Omizutori” in the Chinese lunar February. Rest yourself while watching the great view of Nara and listening to the history of the 1270-year-continued ceremony.

Nara Park

The sanctuary of wild deer! You will be amazed to see so many wild deer relaxing in nature, in the temples, on roads and almost everywhere, not scared of people at all. What's interesting is that this park has been a national park of Japan for 1400 years, designated by the emperor. So even though it's right next to the downtown area of Nara, nature is primeval and the atmosphere brings you to ancient periods. You'll be guided with many information about Japanese deer and also with enough safety guidance to hang out with the wild and sacred animal.

Dotombori District

Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi area, is the most famous, iconic and crowded of all Osaka, known for the "running man" sign, the riverside with full of fancy neons and the longest shopping street of Japan The energy of Osaka is here

America Mura (Pass by)

American village!? But this is not for Americans but for Osakan Youngs. The atmosphere is like "Shibuya" and "Harajuku" of Tokyo got combined, so cooler! All the good nightclubs and gigs are here!

Nipponbashi Denden Town (Pass by)

"Akihabara" of Osaka, a town of electronics and animes! More concentrated than Akiba'

Todai-ji Shoro (Bell Tower)

The top 3 greatest bells of Japan, the loudest bell of Japan, 1300-year-old bronze bell located in the middle of Nara park has been rang by a monk every 8 pm, but never gets hit on target because it will sound for 3 days!

Tobita Shinchi (Pass by)

This is the deepest spot in Osaka, the so-called "red-line district". You will be so surprised by the prostitutes with school-uniform costumes on, waving hands from very traditional Japanese houses. The area's history will be well explained by the guide NO PHOTOGRAPHS if you don't want to get killed by Yakuzas protecting this area!

Shinsaibashisuji Kita Shotengai

The most crowded shopping arcade in Japan where you can see "the river of people", comparative to Shibuya Crossing

Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street

This is Osaka! The symbolic street of Osaka with unique shops and friendly (drunken) people where you can taste famous Osaka street foods. Try Takoyaki (Octopus balls) and walk the lively street with fancy billboards.

Location

Activity location

Todai-ji Temple
- 406-1 Zoushi-cho,
- 630-8587, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Todai-ji Temple
- 406-1 Zoushi-cho,
- 630-8587, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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