Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide
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 private car [Nissan Serena (2-6 pax) / Mini Convertible (1 pax)]
- Fuel & Highway Fees
- Free pick up and dropping off anywhere in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara cities
- Parking Fees
- Dinner time & Local Restaurant Guide
- Full English guide & driver from local
- Any additional cost by your customization
- Fee for dinner
- Lunch time
- Todaiji
Meeting and Pickup
Nissan white minivan no.(53-35) 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
What To Expect
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Nara Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Osaka Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yoshikien
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
America Mura (pass by)
Todai-ji Temple
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Nipponbashi Denden Town (pass by)
Dotombori District
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shinsaibashisuji Kita Shotengai
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tobita Shinchi (pass by)
Todai-ji Shoro (Bell Tower)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The itinerary gets updated flexibly by the seasons and conditions. Not all the small sites listed are guaranteed to cover
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide?
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Activity code: C-374249P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Air-conditioned private car [Nissan Serena (2-6 pax) / Mini Convertible (1 pax)].
- Fuel & Highway Fees.
- Free pick up and dropping off anywhere in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara cities.
- Parking Fees.
- Dinner time & Local Restaurant Guide.
- Full English guide & driver from local.
- Any additional cost by your customization.
- Fee for dinner.
- Lunch time.
- Todaiji.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The itinerary gets updated flexibly by the seasons and conditions. Not all the small sites listed are guaranteed to cover
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned private car [Nissan Serena (2-6 pax) / Mini Convertible (1 pax)]
- Fuel & Highway Fees
- Free pick up and dropping off anywhere in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara cities
- Parking Fees
- Dinner time & Local Restaurant Guide
- Full English guide & driver from local
- Any additional cost by your customization
- Fee for dinner
- Lunch time
- Todaiji
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The itinerary gets updated flexibly by the seasons and conditions. Not all the small sites listed are guaranteed to cover
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
