The Great Buddha at Todai-ji is about 15 metres of bronze, cast in the 750s and repaired many times since. Look for the pillar with a hole at its base, said to be the size of the Buddha’s nostril; crawl through and you’re promised enlightenment, or at least a laugh from the queue.
See Nara’s deer, Todaiji, Uji’s matcha quarter and Fushimi Inari in one day, with transfers and an English or Chinese-speaking guide.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Our tour guide, CC, provided very detailed explanations, making the entire trip very comfortable.”
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1,116 reviews9 hoursFrom $46.65
Compare Nara’s deer and temples with Uji’s matcha streets on a day trip from Osaka, with an optional natural hot spring stop.
★ 4.5“Had a fun day at Nara and Uji. Thank you to Naomi-san for being an amazing and considerate guide.”
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319 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Visit Nara, Uji and Kyoto in one day from Osaka, with temple time, deer, matcha stops and an English-speaking guide.
★ 4.8“I used this service with my father, and the package was well-organized. Our guide was very kind and entertaining.”
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187 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.85
Discover the enchanting wonders of Nara on an e-bike! From majestic Todaiji to adorable deer, immerse yourself in this captivating journey. Click now!
★ 4.8“On a cold winter day, I was the only customer but the tour still went ahead and the guide (Mattheus) was excellent and very accommodating to my needs and interests. The e-bike was great (I'm an out off shape 60 year old and still made…”
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186 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $90by Japan Tour Adventure
Visit Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha and Nara Park on a guided afternoon trip from Kyoto or Osaka, with coach transport and time among Nara’s deer.
★ 4.3“The afternoon Nara tour was just right and WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT !! what made it absolutely perfect was our guide Mr.Yoshisan . He deserves a raise and if you are lucky, you will get to tour with him. Also Nara is a MUST DO!”
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83 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $97.89
See Arashiyama, Nara Park and Fushimi Inari in one day by bus, with self-guided stops, optional Kobe beef lunch and English or Chinese guidance.
★ 4.6“The tour was well organized. We were staying in Osaka and was able to get picked up and dropped off in Osaka (emailed ahead to verify). Our tour guide, Meggie was great, informative, and kept us on schedule. We loved our bus driver too, he…”
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67 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Discover Nara’s highlights on a 3-hour guided tour, from deer-filled parks to the iconic Great Buddha—perfect for history lovers and culture seekers.
★ 4.8“This tour went through all the highlights of Nara in a nice tempo and with small adjustments (like smaller routes, nice shops and more quiet spots). Eri is full of enthousiasme and is really well informed (with her own insights as a local). We would…”
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62 reviews3 hoursFrom $77by DeepExperience, Inc.
Visit Nara, Uji and Fushimi Inari in one day, with deer, the Great Buddha, matcha stops and transport from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 4.8“We had a wonderful and fun day in Kyoto today with our family and tour guide, Effy. We had plenty of time to enjoy and explore each attraction 😊 Thank you, Effy, for making the trip so easy and enjoyable! I especially appreciate Effy's thoughtful…”
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45 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Discover the enchanting wonders of Nara through an exhilarating E-Bike tour. From majestic temples to friendly deer, embark on an unforgettable adventure.
★ 4.5“We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. E-bike was a great way to see a large area in a short period of time. REMI was a great guide and really taught us a lot.”
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34 reviewsFrom $92.24by Japan Tour Adventure
See Kyoto’s castle, Golden Pavilion and palace, then meet Nara’s deer and Great Buddha on a guided 10.5-hour coach tour.
★ 4.8“I must say our tour guide, KC was amazing. very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts that we wouldn't have known without a guide. shared recommended places to go to. Tour overall was great. Highly recommend this. Thank you!”
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32 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $186.30
Uncover the enchanting blend of history and nature in Nara, where the majestic Big Buddha and friendly deer await—what hidden wonders lie beyond the next path?
★ 4.9“El lugar es increíble. Nuestro guía Fumi muy agradable y pudimos preguntarle de todo. Sabía mucho. es un poco caro pero valió la pena”
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30 reviews4 hoursFrom $83
Pair Nara’s deer, temples and mountain views with Ikoma’s high-altitude pedal ride on a transfer-included day trip from Osaka.
★ 4.3“I had a really comfortable visit to Nara Deer Park. It was great to be able to drive up to Mt. Wakakusa, which normally requires a long walk.”
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19 reviewsFrom $56.09
Explore Nara's highlights—including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, and friendly deer—with this private full-day tour from Kyoto. Perfect for culture lovers.
★ 4.9“Guide au top et très clair dans ses explications. Je recommande fortement Vincent”
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18 reviews8 hoursFrom $183by TripGuru Japan
Descubre la majestuosidad de Nara: el imponente Todai-ji y el encantador Nara Park. Una guía en español que te transportará a este fascinante lugar. ¡Haz clic ahora!
★ 5.0“Excelente Tour. Recomendado!”
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16 reviews5 hoursFrom $85by Kansai4U
Pair Nara’s great Buddha and deer with Uji matcha, a Heian-era museum, and an optional hot spring on this small-group day trip.
★ 4.0“Good trip, plenty of time to explore the shops in Uji.”
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16 reviews2 hoursFrom $56.09