Nara Tour with photo session

This is an unforgettable private adventure through one of Japan’s most charming and historic destinations—perfect for couples, families, and small groups!

PiQtour is unique—you won’t find another experience like this!
This is more than a sightseeing tour—it’s a chance to deeply experience Nara’s history and beauty, with a professional photographer guiding you, capturing your memories, and sharing fascinating facts along the way.

What’s Included:

• Private Guided Walking Tour (Approx. 4–5 hours)

• Professional Photography Sessions (about 45 minutes total, spread out at the best locations)

• Complimentary iPhone Travel-Style Photos inside temples, shrines, and where professional photography is not permitted

• 75–125 beautifully edited photos delivered in a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks

• Fun, interesting history and cultural facts tailored for all ages

• Flexible pace—time to enjoy the sites, shop for souvenirs, or try street food

Price: $699 (up to 6 guests)
Includes tour guiding, casual iPhone photography, around 45-minutes of professional photography, and 75-125 edited images.
Total tour time is 4-5 hours.

More than 6 guests or multiple families? Please contact us before booking. Additional fees may apply.

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.
• 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.

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How It Works:

During the walking portions, your guide will share the rich history of Nara while capturing natural, travel-style moments.
At handpicked locations—such as with Nara’s famous bowing deer, in beautiful gardens, and in scenic parks—we’ll take professional portraits with high-end camera gear, perfect for sharing and printing.

Inside temples, shrines, and other restricted areas, I’ll use my iPhone to capture candid travel-style photos where allowed. These iPhone images are complimentary, still professionally edited, and included in your final gallery.

This gives you the best of both worlds: gorgeous posed photos and the authentic story of your trip captured naturally.

This tour requires comfortable walking (approximately 4–5 kilometers total).

The tour cannot exceed the scheduled time of 4–5 hours, even if you arrive late.

This is a private tour—you will not be sharing with other groups.