Nara Tour with photography

This is an unforgettable half-day adventure to one of Japan’s best day trip destinations, for couples and families alike!

PiQtour is unique–there’s no other experience like this!

This guided, private tour embarks to some of Nara’s most important and exciting locations. Your guide, a professional photographer, will help you learn, explore, and, of course, capture your unique memories to take home.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the amazing sites, getting interesting history and facts, while also getting beautiful photos to take home with you and cherish!

Please note that this tour varies in length, usually around 4-5 hours. It is a scheduled tour on a set route, but we will make sure to give you the time to enjoy the things you want to see most during the tour. It also involves walking.

Please check the tour details for the route! For pricing, click “Book Now.”

Our route

• Meeting Point: Kintetsu Nara Station
  We’ll meet at Kintetsu Nara Station. Upon booking, you will receive more info about the specific meeting location as well as advice on how to get there from your hotel.

• Higashimuki Shopping Street
  Stroll through this lively shopping arcade, where traditional meets modern. Discover unique souvenirs like deer-themed goods, narazuke pickles, and yomogi mochi.

• Kofuku-ji Temple (Passing Through)
  Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about its historical ties to the powerful Fujiwara clan and its enduring legacy in Nara’s history.

• Yoshikien Garden
  Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this hidden gem, featuring three unique gardens.

• Nara Park
  Pass through Nara Park, where we can feed the sacred deer, who bow in exchange for crackers.

• Todai-ji Temple
  Marvel at the colossal Great Buddha and explore the Daibutsuden, Nandaimon Gate, and the famous Pillar of Enlightenment. This iconic temple is a must-see for its grandeur and historical significance.

• Nigatsudo
  Take a short walk uphill to this serene temple known for its panoramic views of Nara and its role in the annual Omizutori Festival.

• Kasuga Taisha Shrine

  Discover the spiritual heart of Nara, surrounded by untouched forest. Admire the vermilion-colored buildings, thousands of lanterns, and learn about the shrine’s connection to Nara’s sacred deer.

What You Get

• This tour is totally private–just you and the host! No need to worry about other people or rushing around to keep up.
• 75-125 professionally-edited photos in a private online gallery.
• History and fun facts that people of all ages can enjoy.
• The chance to enjoy street-food, drinks, souvenir shopping.