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Private tour in Osaka Atsuko T

Private Walking Tour in Nara, an Ancient Capital in Japan

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Atsuko T.

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Hello everyone, Thank you for finding my page. My name is Atsuko. I am a licensed tour guide living in Osaka. I am new to ToursByLocals but I have experienced private tours for more than 8 years. Becoming a tour guide was my long-term dream since I visited the US and New Zealand as a volunteer tour conductor in my 20s. I wanted to become an overseas tour guide and do guiding in other countries. Unfortunately due to personal matters, I was not able to follow this through. Fortunately, I could become a licensed tour guide through my experiences such as teaching English, raising children, and volunteer tour guiding. Now I am really happy with my job. I enjoy meeting people and embracing new opportunities Japan attracts many people in the world because of its long history, unique geography, beautiful nature, intriguing cuisine, ancient and modern cultures, mixed religions, food, fashion, and the people living here. I was born and raised in Osaka. I am proud of living here. Osaka has a mix of unique cultures which are traditional and modern. It is also the gastronomic capital of Japan. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring prefectures, were ancient capitals of Japan. They have many historical sites, artefacts, relics, and structures. There is proof that these capitals flourished in ancient times. Also, beautiful nature in those areas enhance their attraction. Kobe city in Hyogo prefecture, has a different taste from those three areas for geographical reasons. I am happy to show these attractive places to everyone!! Thank you for reading my information. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!! ・National Government Licensed Tour Guide (English) Cert. No. EN01457 ・Experienced as a tour guide for more than 8 years ・Experienced as an English teacher at junior high schools for 4 years and at home for over 20 years I am not a driver. I usually use public transportation but I can use a taxi or arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Osaka tour

My home city is near Nara so I have visited there many times since I was a child. Nara has attracted me for a long time! Nara was the ancient capital in Japan so our religions, culture, architecture, and history all started in Nara. There are many temples, shrines, historical sites, artefacts, and relics. It is a good place to study the Japanese history. Nara also has beautiful nature which enhances its attractions. There are more than 1000 deer in the park. We can enjoy feeding, touching and playing with them. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are adjacent to the park and surrounded by mountains. There are some beautiful traditional Japanese gardens which were part of a temple. The scenery of these areas is magnificent and picturesque. We can relax and feel peaceful. Let's enjoy walking with deer, seeing beautiful nature and learning the 1300-year-old history in Nara together!

Recent Reviews

Amy S.United States
October 2025

Atsuko was an amazing tour guide of an amazing town! Well in advance of our trip she corresponded with us to make sure we could walk well and what our food preferences were. She was early to pick us up at our hotel and started our day quickly. Her English was good and knowledge great! She knew how to move quickly through tourist spots, even using quiet passages to get from one place to another. She taught us how and where to feed the deer so that we weren't overwhelmed. The lunch spot she took us to was delicious and full of local specialties which she educated us about. She constantly offered to take pictures of us and got us easily off and on the various forms of transportation for the day. What a great day in Nara with Atsuko!

Alison V.United States
October 2025

Very knowledgeable and delightful tour!

Michele G.United States
July 2025

We met Atsuka in Nara at our hotel. We started at the Kofukuji temple. She explained the temple history and buildings. We then went to the deer park which was so amazing. We shopped for a few souvenirs. She was very helpful teaching us about Nara. We talked about Shrines and temples and the history of Nara to include a number of unesco sites. We had a nice udon lunch and got everything done we hoped to accomplish. We finished at the Nara train station. I would definitely recommend Atsuka.

Joshua S.
May 2025

Atsuko did a great job with us 4. We covered a lot of ground and she had great visuals to show and teach us. She was patient when we went into shops and got food. She was punctual and had a nice itinerary for us. Great job!!

Pieter V.Spain
April 2025

Friendly person with good spirit - great knowledgeable about both Nara and Emijei. We had a very good time. We recommend working with Atsuko

Kerrie P.Australia
March 2025

Atsuko is very knowledgeable & tells you all the information of the area. Great tour

Your Osaka tour itinerary

* Meeting place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport or another option (a station or a building etc. ) *Nara Park *Kofukuji Temple *Yoshikien Garden *Lunch near Todaiji Temple *Todaiji Temple *Kasuga Shrine *Finishing place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport or another option (a station or a building etc. )

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

Train Walking Buses (optional) *If you stay at hotel outside of Nara city, we will take trains to reach the city.

What's included
Other: *My transportation fees (public transportation tickets) *My admission fees (most of them are free for a guide)
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses & your insurance
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Admission fee
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

Nara, Nara, Japan

Osaka Port or Kobe Port A hotel in Nara, Osaka, Kobe or Kyoto

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
1027289
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Osaka is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Japan's ancient capital, Nara. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking tours, as it involves visiting historical sites, temples, shrines, and beautiful gardens. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families. Additionally, it's a great choice for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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