Private Nara - Highlights Bike Tour

Join our most popular bike tour experience in Nara City, hosted entirely as a private excursion so that no outside guests join your group. This premium half-day sightseeing journey allows you to experience the very best of Nara City in three hours and thirty minutes while your dedicated guide prioritizes your safety and individual interests.

Your scenic riding itinerary includes a visit to the peaceful and gorgeous Ukimido Pond, which serves as a lovely photo spot during the tour. From there, enjoy a ride through the open spaces of Nara Park to watch the deers and take in the natural scenery. You will visit the magnificent Nandaimon Gate, recognized as the biggest wood structure in the world and one of the most impressive temples in the country. The tour provides direct admission access to Todaiji Temple, where you can step inside to admire the grand Daibutsuden, the biggest bronze Buddha statue in the country. You will also visit the historic Kikuichi Knife Company—one of the most ancient knife companies in existence—to receive an educational introduction to traditional Japanese cutlery, with the possibility to buy knives directly on site. Finally, explore the sacred grounds of Kasuga Taisha Shrine to discover its world-famous thousand lanterns.