Osaka: Nara Park and Todai-ji & Kasuga Taisha — Guide Yoshi

May, 2025

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

  • 9:20 　 Depart from hotel (Osaka)
  • 10:45　Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple
  • 12:30 　Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • 13:30 　Higashimuki Shopping Street (Lunch)
  • 14:30 　Kofuku-ji Temple ~ Shopping in the surrounding area
  • 15:45 Depart from Nara
  • 17:00　Arrive at hotel

Title: Can You Do a Private Walking Tour of Nara? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group from the Middle East. The weather was clear and sunny that day. The temperature rose from around noon and it became rather hot, but the guests loved walking, so we made smooth progress while moving on foot. We walked back from the main sanctuary of Kasuga Taisha Shrine to Kintetsu Nara Station. Along the way, the guests stopped at various souvenir shops, looking especially for gifts to bring back to family.

The guests were interested in staying healthy, and at lunchtime they looked for a restaurant where they could have a vegetable salad.

One of the guests also went to a supermarket to buy dried konjac noodles to take home. Unfortunately, the supermarket we stopped at did not carry the product, which left me a little concerned.

Click here for more details: Nara Day Trip from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayNishi-Umeda～Namba240JPY
Section 2TrainOsaka-Namba～Kintetsu Nara680JPY
Section 3BusKintetsu Nara Station～Todai-ji Daibutsuden-mae250JPY
Section 4TrainKintetsu Nara～Osaka-Namba680JPY
Section 5SubwayNamba～Nishi-Umeda240JPY
Total2,090JPY

Tour Report by Yoshi

I am Yoshi, a Nara Local Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and also, a National Government Licensed Interepreter.
Let’s go out! The Kansai region was the center of Japan for a long time. It was from the 4th century to 19th century. Thus the Kansai region is rich in scenic and historic interest. Why don’t we see, feel, and find so many attractions in Nara Kyoto and Osaka. I was born and raised in Nara. Also I have been to Osaka and Kyoto for working, shopping and dining. I can show you not only major tourist spots but also shops and delicious food that only locals know. I am looking forward to sharing wonderful moments with you!

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