--- title: Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 290 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 79 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [fil, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 15 (Nara Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tour-kyoto-nara-w-hotel-pick-up-drop-off-from-kyoto/ --- # Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto **Guidekin's take:** Pair Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple with Arashiyama Bamboo Forest on a private tour for your party. A vehicle, driver, tolls and Kyoto hotel pickup are included; lunch and entry to Todai-ji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple cost extra. 4.67 from 79 reviews at €290 per person for 6h–10h. In our comparison: #14 of 15 in Nara Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Experience feeding the deer at Nara Park, and see the famous Golden Pavilion of kyoto, explore the kimono forest , marvel at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €290 per person - Duration: 6h–10h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Unemoto LLC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: FIL, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.67 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 79. - 5 stars: 70 (89%) - 4 stars: 3 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (6%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Toll Fees - Air-conditioned vehicle - Fuel surcharge - Parking Fees - English Speaking Driver /Host ## Not included - Lunch - Admission ticket - Senior, Kinkakuji Temple - Admission ticket - Adult, Kinkakuji Temple - Admission ticket - Adult, Todai-ji Temple - Admission ticket - Youth, Todai-ji Temple ## Itinerary 1. **Todai-ji Temple** (1h 30m) - Todaiji temple, "Eastern Great Temple" is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Tōdai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE. The temple has... 2. **Nara Park** (30m) - Alongside Naramachi and Nishinokyo, Nara Park is one of the must-see areas in Nara City. The vast area covers 660 hectares and is renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous temples. Feeding the deer is an attraction in itself and special crackers are on sale all... 3. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (1h 30m) - Fushimi Inari Taisha. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, the main shrine building contains five shrines together, these five pillars of Fushimi Inari Taisha are named for the great virtues of Inari Okami that they embody. Inari Okami is known as a deity of business... 4. **Kinkakuji Temple** (1h) - Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha—has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), however the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai-sect Zen temple of... 5. **Arashiyama Kimono Forest** (30m) - The Kimono Forest is an art installation around the Arashiyama terminal station of the Keifuku Randen Tram Line. Kimono Forest is composed of 600 clear, acrylic cylinders standing 2 meters tall. Within each cylinder is an example of kimono fabric design. There are a total of... 6. **Arashiyama** (1h) - The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is a popular attraction known for its spectacular scenery. With gentle breezes rustling the leaves as they blow through the bamboo, it's a great place to escape the heat of summer while taking gorgeous photos as memories of your travels. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €580 | €290 | | 4 | €740 | €185 | | 6 | €816 | €136 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Nara Day Trips start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Nara Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 15** | €290 | 6h–10h | 4.67 (79) | private | | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | €113 | 8h 30m | 4.93 (2933) | shared | | [Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation](/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | €229 | 6h | 4.98 (116) | private | | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (370) | private | Ranked #14 of 15 in Nara Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €290, median €157; typical length 8h. 12 of 15 are private. 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