Kyoto&Nara Private Highlights Tour with English driver Discount Tickets

Overview

On a private car tour, visit Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's most historic destinations. Ideal for avoiding trains or large bus tours. See temples, shrines, traditional streets, and Nara's deer park. Start in Kyoto, then visit highlights like Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, Gion, Nishiki Market, Nara Park, and Todai-ji. Kyoto offers classic scenery and old streets; Nara has open parkland, free-roaming deer, and a major Buddhist temple. The 5-hour option has fewer stops; the 10-hour option covers both cities at a relaxed pace. We recommend 2–3 stops for 5 hours, 4–5 for 10 hours. Visiting all listed sites in one day is unlikely. Customize: contact us 24 hours before start. Send stops, pickup, group size, luggage, special requests. Without 24-hour notice, the default route applies. For 14+ guests, advance vehicle arrangements are required. Cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable.

Pickup Information

Pickup is available from hotels, accommodations, stations, or agreed pickup points within the selected Kyoto service area. Please provide the exact pickup address, hotel name, building name, entrance details, pickup time, passenger count, luggage count, and a reachable phone number or WhatsApp after booking. For hotel pickup, please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance at the scheduled pickup time. For station pickup, please provide the station name, arrival time, and preferred exit in advance. For apartments or private accommodations, please provide the full address and entrance instructions. The driver will wait for up to 30 minutes free of charge from the scheduled pickup time. Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes or tour overtime beyond the selected duration may require an extra fee based on vehicle type: vehicles up to 13 seats cost JPY 5,000 per hour, 18-seat vehicles cost JPY 10,000 per hour, and 44-seat buses cost JPY 15,000 per hour. Please keep your phone or WhatsApp reachable on the tour day. If pickup information is incorrect, incomplete, or we cannot contact you, the tour may not be provided as scheduled. Pickup and drop-off points may be adjusted if stopping or parking is restricted by hotel, station, traffic, or local regulations.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Air-conditioned vehicle for vehicle options.

Custom route based on selected duration, traffic, parking rules, and guest pace.

Parking fees for the arranged route.

One free baby seat upon request.

English-speaking driver-guide only for MAX6 and MAX9 options.

Fuel fees for the arranged vehicle route.

Highway tolls for the arranged route.

30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.

Exclusion

Admission tickets.

Meals and drinks.

Deer crackers or animal-feeding expenses in Nara Park.

Personal expenses.

Extra time beyond the selected duration.

Extra stops not confirmed in advance.

Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.

Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes.

Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.

Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.

Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 15,000 per hour.

Additional baby seats: JPY 2,000 per seat. Please contact us in advance to arrange them.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total duration includes the travel time.

The duration for every attraction is the recommend time.

If you want shorten or extend single attraction duration, you can communicate with driver or guide.