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Nara - Osaka Tour

Kansai · Namba, Osaka

Nara - Osaka Tour

Experience Nara’s famous deer and ancient temples before discovering Osaka’s castle, panoramic skyline, and vibrant retro neighborhoods on a private full-day tour.

Duration
10 hours
Hotel pickup
Namba, Osaka
Price
From ¥55,000

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Namba Yasaka Shrine

Namba Yasaka Shrine

Snap a photo with Osaka’s unforgettable giant lion-head shrine.

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Itinerary

The planned order of the day. Timings can shift with traffic, weather and your pace.

  1. 09:00
    Pickup

    Hotel pickup

    Namba, Osaka

  2. 09:15 – 09:40
    Photo stop

    Namba Yasaka Shrine

    Photo opportunity only.

  3. 10:30 – 11:30
    Activity

    Nara Park — Deer Feeding

  4. 11:30 – 12:30
    Sightseeing

    Todaiji Temple — Great Buddha

  5. 12:30 – 14:00
    Meal

    Lunch in Nara

  6. 14:45 – 15:45
    Sightseeing

    Osaka Castle

  7. 16:10 – 17:10
    Sightseeing

    Umeda Sky Building

  8. 17:30 – 18:30
    Sightseeing

    Tsutenkaku Tower & Shinsekai

  9. 18:30 – 19:00
    Travel

    Return to Namba

  10. 19:00
    Drop-off

    Hotel drop-off

    Namba, Osaka

About this tour

Discover two of Kansai’s most popular destinations in one memorable private day tour, combining the historic charm of Nara with the energy of Osaka. Begin with a photo stop at the unique Namba Yasaka Shrine, famous for its enormous lion-head stage, before traveling to Nara. At Nara Park, meet the city’s famous free-roaming deer and enjoy the experience of feeding them with special deer crackers. Continue to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha and one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist landmarks. After exploring the temple, enjoy time for lunch in Nara before returning to Osaka. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Osaka Castle, followed by panoramic city views from the Umeda Sky Building. Finish your adventure around Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai, where colorful signs, local food, and nostalgic streets showcase Osaka’s lively personality. With private transportation, a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Namba, this tour makes it easy to experience the contrasting charms of Nara and Osaka in a single day.

Hotel pickup

Namba, Osaka

Hotel drop-off

Namba, Osaka

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