Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited ツアー開始（W大阪）, 法隆寺, 釜めし弁慶で昼食, 奈良公園の浮雲園地, 春日大社, 東大寺二月堂, 東大寺鐘楼, 40 東大寺大仏殿 and ツアー終了（W大阪）.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Junichi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Osaka itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.

Osaka: ツアー開始（W大阪） & ツアー終了（W大阪） — Guide Junichi

October, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

9:50 ツアー開始（W大阪）
車で
11:00-12:00 法隆寺
12:00-12:50 釜めし弁慶で昼食
車で
13:40-14:30 奈良公園の浮雲園地
（奈良を出発するまで公園内に滞在します。）
徒歩で
14:40-15:10 春日大社
若草山の麓を10分歩いて
15:20-15:50 東大寺二月堂
徒歩5分で
16:00 東大寺鐘楼
徒歩10分で
16:10-40 東大寺大仏殿
車で
18:00 ツアー終了（W大阪）

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in ツアー開始（W大阪） at 9:50, 法隆寺 at 11:00, 釜めし弁慶で昼食 at 12:00, 奈良公園の浮雲園地 at 13:40, 春日大社 at 14:40, 東大寺二月堂 at 15:20, 東大寺鐘楼 at 16:00, 40 東大寺大仏殿 at 16:10 and ツアー終了（W大阪） at 18:00.

Title: What Is a Private Nara Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting from South America. One of the guests began to look quite tired partway through the tour, mentioning that they had been in a conference until 3 a.m. the previous night. Had I known this at the start, I could have adjusted the itinerary in any number of ways, but the fatigue became apparent around the base of Mount Wakakusa, and there was no choice but to continue on foot. At the Great Buddha Hall, one of the guests said they would rather sit and wait outside, but I strongly encouraged them, saying that this was the final stop and the highlight of the day, so please do come inside. In the end, they were very pleased that they did.

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Tour Report by Junichi

Hello! Thank you for choosing Nara! I bet you’ll love Nara. I specialize in Nara because Nara is the unique place where in one day you can cover the history and religions of Japan from the ancient times to the post war era while enjoying rambling in the UNESCO World Heritage park, having communication with lovely deer, surrounded with the beautiful nature.
I grew up in Nara, went university in Kyoto, enjoyed teaching at high schools and a university in Osaka. The three former capitals of Japan are home to me.
After retiring from teaching I began guiding so that I can meet various people from various corners of the world with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Each time I guide, I find it hugely rewarding because I learn a lot from my guests sharing the history, culture and all that I know about Nara, Kyoto and Osaka.
I used to be a marathon runner, mountain climber and skier though I am not much of them anymore.
What I especially recommend is to stay in Nara a couple of days and enjoy communicating with friendly deer while visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nara in early morning, temples and shrines at night are well worth experiencing.

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Apr 11, 2026
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????? Absolutely Outstanding ? Junichi Made Our Nara Day Unforgettable!
We had the pleasure of touring Nara with Junichi today, and he was simply phenomenal from the very first moment! Warm, welcoming, and a true professional, Junichi made us feel instantly at ease. His genuine enthusiasm and excellent English made every part of the day enjoyable and easy to follow.
Junichi’s knowledge is encyclopedic, yet he explains everything in such a clear, engaging, and understandable way. At Kofuku-ji Temple, he brought the history and significance of the site to life with fascinating details. We then enjoyed a relaxing lunch together before heading to Nara Park, where we had the delightful experience of feeding the famous bowing deer ? such a fun and memorable moment!
What really stood out was how flexible and attentive Junichi was. When we felt a bit pressed for time, he smoothly adjusted the itinerary and took us to a wonderful sake tasting facility instead of the next temple. We sampled several excellent sakes and couldn’t resist taking some home with us! From there, he led us to an incredible traditional kitchen knife shop run by an artisan whose family has been crafting blades for 750 years (originally making samurai swords). The craftsmanship was breathtaking, and we ended up purchasing a beautiful knife.
Later, Junichi took us to see an original Japanese merchant’s house, which was a real eye-opener ? the minimalistic lifestyle and beautiful architecture were fascinating.
The entire day was perfectly paced, insightful, and filled with wonderful surprises. Junichi’s caring attitude, deep knowledge, and ability to adapt made this one of the best private tour experiences we’ve ever had. We are so grateful we got to spend the day with him.
If you’re visiting Nara, do yourself a favor and book with Junichi ? you won’t regret it! He’s an absolute gem.
Highly, highly recommended ? 5 stars without hesitation!

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