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Private Car Tour: Osaka and Nara in One-Day (Full-English Guide)

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390 to 450 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

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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What's Included

  • Air-Conditioned Nissan Van (2-5 guests) / Mini Convertible (1 guest)
  • Fuel & Highway Fees
  • Full English Guide
  • Entry Fee for Todaiji (¥800/person)
  • Any additional cost by your customization
  • Fee for dinner
  • Lunch time
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Nissan white minivan no.(51-15) will pick you up from your hotel, so please be outside to wait for your car by 1 pm If the car arrives earlier or later, we will notify you via e-mail so please be available to check your e-mail box If you prefer iMessage (iPhone) or WhatsApp, please contact once to the number +81 08031386328

Start Time • 1:00 PM

What To Expect

Todai-ji Temple

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!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Todai-ji Nigatsudo Kuden

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nipponbashi Denden Town (Pass By)

"Akihabara" of Osaka, a town of electronics and animes! More concentrated than Akiba'
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America Mura (Pass By)

"Shibuya" of Osaka! All the good nightclubs and gigs are here!
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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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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!
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Shinsaibashisuji Kita Shotengai

The most crowded shopping arcade in Japan where you can see "the river of people", comparative to Shibuya Crossing
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No earlier services for pick-up/starting time

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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