Western Nara Heritage Private Day Tour
Departure · Osaka & Kyoto
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Price per vehicle. Choose based on your passengers and luggage; your final quote includes the date and options you select.
Standard Sedan
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 450.00
Toyota Alphard
Recommended · Most popularUp to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 500.00
Mercedes S-Class
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 1450.00
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 700.00
HiAce 9 seats
Up to 9 passengers
Up to 9 bags
USD 600.00HiAce 13 seats
Up to 13 passengers
Up to 13 bags
USD 800.00
Coaster
Up to 16 passengers
Up to 16 bags
USD 650.00
Large Coach Bus
Up to 45 passengers
Up to 45 bags
USD 1050.00About this day tour
Depart from your hotel in Osaka city or a designated location and embark on a private car tour to the western World Heritage sites of Nara, visiting attractions such as Horyu-ji Temple, Yakushi-ji Temple, Toshodai-ji Temple, Heijo Palace Site, and Suzakumon Gate. Enjoy a dedicated vehicle and driver throughout the day, with door-to-door service, eliminating the need to transfer to public transportation. Ideal for families, couples, and small groups. The itinerary order can be flexibly adjusted based on traffic, weather, and personal preferences on the day of the tour.
Tour highlights
Private chauffeur service
Door-to-door service
No need to transfer transportation
Flexible itinerary adjustments
Reference itinerary
Osaka Hotel Pickup / Guest Pickup at Designated Location in Osaka
The driver will pick you up at the agreed time from your hotel in Osaka city or the designated location, and then you will depart in a private car. Door-to-door service is provided throughout the journey, and there is no need to transfer to public transportation.
Horyu-ji Temple (Nara)
One of Japan's famous Buddhist temples, home to one of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures, renowned for its five-story pagoda and long-standing Buddhist history.
Yakushi-ji Temple
Nara's famous Buddhist temple, renowned for its elegant twin-tower architecture and long-standing tradition of enshrining Yakushi Nyorai.
Free lunch (Lunch near Tōshōdai-ji Temple)
Enjoy a free lunch near Tōshōdai-ji Temple, where you can choose from Japanese cuisine, coffee, or local restaurants according to your preference.
Toshodai-ji Temple
Founded by the Chinese Buddhist monk Jianzhen, it is renowned for its majestic Kondo (Golden Hall), traditional wooden architecture, and its history of Buddhist exchanges between China and Japan.
Heijo Palace Site
The ruins of the imperial palace in the Nara period, offering insight into the court life, political system, and historical culture of that era.
Suzakumon Gate
One of the landmark buildings at the ruins of Heijō Palace, this was once the main gate to the southern side of the imperial palace, showcasing the grand architectural style of the Nara period.
Return to Osaka
After finishing the day's sightseeing, return to Osaka by private car. The actual return time may be adjusted appropriately based on the day's traffic and tour progress.
Osaka Hotel Drop-off
Arrive at the hotel in Osaka city or the pre-booked designated location, marking the end of this private car tour departing from Osaka for one day.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private chauffeur service fee
- Professional driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel cost
- Highway toll fee
- Parking fee
- Pickup and drop-off at designated locations
- Approximately 10 hours of private car service
Not included
- Admission fees for attractions
- Dining expenses
- Personal consumption costs
- Additional charges for exceeding scheduled time
- Costs incurred beyond the free mileage
Before you book
Booking notes
The service start time can be adjusted according to the guest's request. Please fill in the desired departure time when making a reservation. The reference itinerary defaults to starting at 08:00. Please provide the hotel name, number of passengers, number of luggage items, and the desired sightseeing spots in advance. The driver will confirm the vehicle and contact information the day before the service. If you require an English-speaking driver, child seats, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to arrange them. For regular vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure the service proceeds smoothly. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include an English-speaking driver service. The itinerary order may be adjusted appropriately based on traffic conditions, weather, and guest requirements on the day of the service. ⚠️ Service time and mileage: The private car service is approximately 10 hours, including 300 kilometers. The service is counted from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by guest delays will be counted as part of the reserved service duration. ⚠️ Overtime / Excess mileage charges: After exceeding the reserved service time, additional charges will be applied based on the extra service time: Vehicles for fewer than 10 people: USD 80 / hour Vehicles for 10 people or more: USD 100 / hour After exceeding the included mileage, additional charges will be applied based on the actual increased mileage. ⚠️ Other notes: Entrance fees to attractions, meal expenses, personal consumption, and other unlisted items must be covered by the guest.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation or modification of the order is free if done more than 24 hours before the service starts. Cancellation within 24 hours before the service starts will incur a 100% service fee and no refund will be given. Modification of the order is still possible within 24 hours before the service starts; once the modification is successful, the modified order will no longer be eligible for free cancellation. Any subsequent cancellation will not be refunded. The private car service is billed from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by the guest's delay is still counted toward the booked private car service duration. Any time exceeding the agreed service duration will incur additional charges according to the overtime rules.
Driver language
If you require an English-speaking driver, child seat, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate. For standard vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure smooth service. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include English-speaking driver service.
Meeting point
Departure: Hotel in Osaka City Arrival: Hotel in Osaka City
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