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Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port

A private ten-hour car day from the Kobe or Osaka cruise pier to Nara's temples, shrine and deer park, with entry fees included.

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Duration
6 hr – 10 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
12+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$490 per group
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 12
Driver waits at the cruise terminal passenger exit
Why it is on this site
  • The driver waits at the cruise terminal passenger exit with a name sign, and the operator plans the day around a timely return to the ship.
  • The sample day covers Kofuku-ji, Nara Park's deer, Todai-ji's Great Buddha and Kasuga Taisha, and entry fees are included.
  • One booking covers a private group, but the operator only prices the vehicle for up to eight, so larger groups must ask first; full refund up to 24 hours ahead.
Best for

Families or groups of friends on an overnight Kobe call who want Nara instead of Kyoto.

Think twice if

The listed price does not include the vehicle: the operator charges a further 120,000 yen in cash for up to five people or 140,000 yen for up to eight. The sample day runs 8:00 to 18:00, it asks for moderate fitness, and there are only 10 reviews.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Nara Park · 1 hrNara Park is famous for its hundreds of freely roaming sika deer, considered sacred and protected as national treasures. These friendly deer often approach visitors, especially if offered special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold throughout the park.
  2. Kofuku-ji Temple · 1 hrA historic Buddhist temple in Nara, once the powerful family temple of the influential Fujiwara clan. Known for its striking Five-Story Pagoda (one of Japan's tallest) and elegant Eastern Golden Hall, the temple showcases exquisite examples of Nara-period architecture.
  3. Todai-ji Temple · 2 hrTodaiji Temple in Nara is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples, known for housing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in the world. Originally built in the 8th century, the temple served as the head of all provincial Buddhist temples in Japan.
  4. Kasuga Grand Shrine · 1 hrKasuga Taisha Shrine is Nara’s most celebrated Shinto shrine, famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns that line the pathways and hang throughout the grounds. Founded in 768 AD, the shrine is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city.
Included
  • Transportation cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
  • Entrance fee
  • Tour management, Tour guiding, Driver arrangement of pick up and drop off
Not included
  • Transportation(cash): up to 5 travelers:¥120,000, up to 8 travellers: ¥140,000

Guide languages: ar, English, Spanish. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Japan Experiences and Tours Company.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port5.0★ · 10 reviews · Private · up to 12From US$490 per groupCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Shore Excursion: Full Day Private Nara Tour from Osaka /Kobe port worth it from the Kobe cruise port?

A private ten-hour car day from the Kobe or Osaka cruise pier to Nara's temples, shrine and deer park, with entry fees included. Best for: Families or groups of friends on an overnight Kobe call who want Nara instead of Kyoto.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 12 hours. The tour runs 6 hr – 10 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The sample day is 8:00 to 18:00 at the pier, so it needs an overnight or very long call.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

The listed price does not include the vehicle: the operator charges a further 120,000 yen in cash for up to five people or 140,000 yen for up to eight. The sample day runs 8:00 to 18:00, it asks for moderate fitness, and there are only 10 reviews.

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