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

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Duration:6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

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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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Yoshikien is an authentic Japanese garden in Nara Park. Starting with a beautiful pond with Japanese Carp (Koi) and Japanese Maple trees, you will enjoy the distinctive seasons of Japan. The iconic moss garden is beautiful for the whole year but especially the autumn season is breath-taking with all the colours change.
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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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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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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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Osaka Castle has been the most iconic symbol of Osaka for more than 500 years. Not only the unique and futuristic outlook telling the mixing culture of Osaka and Japan, but the museum inside displays countless Samurai armors and swords used by famous Shoguns, and holds seasonal exhibitions focusing on Samurai histories which will definitely attract you. The castle around is a park loved by local Japanese people, especially on cherry blossom seasons. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
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"Shibuya" of Osaka! All the good nightclubs and gigs are here!
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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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"Akihabara" of Osaka, a town of electronics and animes! More concentrated than Akiba'
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Another symbol of Osaka since 1912. The design is heavily inspired by French Eiffel Tower but also has a lot of unique characters.
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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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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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One of the most famous ghetto areas in Osaka, very few places where you can see homeless people in Japan. It used to be dangerous with more Yakuza gangs and drug dealers, but the area has been keeping becoming cleaner and cleaner for these 10 years for the Tokyo Olympics. Now here is also known as a cheap backpacker hostel area for tourists with very few homeless people left, so it's very safe to visit here. The local guide who was born and raised in Osaka tells you everything about Osaka's social problems and things that most Japanese people won't discuss!

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Posted By : gracesW1781TY
Daiki was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and has clearly done.a lot of research in order to provide customers with fun and educational insight into Osaka and Nara. The private tour was comfortable and allowed flexibility that would be impossible in a group tour. Definitely great value! Strongly recommend this service!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 08:13:24

Posted By : Michael_L
Our day-long tour with Daiki was an incredible experience. I cannot recommend booking this tour enough. Communication with Daiki leading up to the trip was excellent. He was flexible with our pickup point, meeting us at the cruise port and was always providing options for our tour so that we could see what we want to see. We really enjoyed Daiki's stories about his experiences growing up in Osaka and his views on how it has changed over the years. He even took us to his favorite Ramen spot for dinner and it was amazing! You will not regret booking a tour with Daiki.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 00:37:52

Posted By : David_R
Great Tour, Great Experience and Great Guide! Daiki truly knocked it out of the park with this tour! Since before the tour date Daiki was communicating and answering my questions. Thank you again Daiki for a great tour definitely recommend it and hope to have another tour by you in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 00:13:34

Posted By : Passport34044141408
Daiki was a wonderful guide, easy to communicate with! Very informative and relaxed. We learned a lot of history during the trip. Thank you Daiki!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 22:21:32

Posted By : ANNA_A
Great guide Naiki , super trip , great time with the deers!!! I am looking forward going again in Osaka and Nara!Thanks Naiki! You are the best!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 21:43:35

Posted By : O7052GGannaa
Daiki is the best driver and guide ever!
Thank you for the best daytrip in Kyoto!
We will come again for more trips with you!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 08:37:11

Posted By : Gabrielle_O
Daiki was an amazing tour guide! He exceeded our expectations by far. He picked us up from our hotel in Kyoto and drove us to Nara where he had so much knowledge about the temples, religion, and history. He explained things we'd never even think to ask. After Nara, he drove us to Osaka where he was very cool with being flexible around change of plans. He showed us one of the best meals of our entire trip in Japan! We loved having dinner with him and he even ordered foods we would not have thought to try that blew our minds. It was such a pleasure meeting Daiki and hanging out with him the entire day. He's the best tour guide we've ever had!
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Posted On : 2024-03-17 20:47:45

Posted By : Sumattaya_S
We had a great time during the tour. Mr. Fukashi is friendly and knowledgeable. His driving skill is a must. He explained the histories of temples and castle on the list clearly. We highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 05:17:45

Posted By : Candice_L
Our tour guide, Daika was so kind, friendly and very knowledgeable the whole tour. We all had so much fun. It was one of our favourite days of our Japan trip, we would highly recommend booking this tour it was fantastic! The sights and company was great. Thankyou again!
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Posted On : 2024-01-11 18:21:02

Posted By : X4107SPjuliew
Our family enjoyed this tour with Daiki-san. He picked us up at our hotel in Kyoto, then we headed to the sights in Nara, and we stopped in Osaka that evening before he dropped us back off at our hotel. He was personable and knowledgeable, and he offered great insight at each of our stops, as well as during our car ride. We had a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-01-08 14:13:22

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