One Day Private Car Tour from Osaka: Nara Park, Osaka Castle & Shinsekai Experience

Day 1: Cultural and Urban Highlights

Osaka and Nara, Japan on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at LiLo Coffee Roasters

Start your day with quality coffee and a light Japanese-style breakfast at this popular Osaka café close to your starting point.
JPY1000, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Nara Park

Enjoy a scenic 45-minute private car ride east to Nara, arriving early to beat crowds at Nara Park known for its free-roaming deer.
JPY0, 0h45m

9:45am

Explore Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple

Walk through Nara Park’s lush grounds and visit Todai-ji Temple housing the giant Buddha statue; the park is peaceful and culturally significant.
JPY600 for Todai-ji, 2h0m

11:45am

Lunch at Edogawa Naramachi

Savor traditional Japanese kabayaki (grilled eel) cuisine at this well-reviewed restaurant near Nara Park, open from 11am to 3pm.
JPY3000, 1h15m

1:00pm

Drive back to Osaka Castle

Return by private car about 1 hour west to Osaka Castle, a symbol of Osaka’s history, surrounded by beautiful parklands.
JPY0, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Osaka Castle

Tour the castle grounds and museum inside the restored main tower, open until 5pm, learning about Japan’s feudal era.
JPY600, 1h30m

3:30pm

Drive to Shinsekai

A short 15-minute drive south to the Shinsekai district, known for its retro atmosphere and street food.
JPY0, 0h15m

3:45pm

Explore Shinsekai Neighborhood

Stroll through Shinsekai's nostalgic streets, enjoy local shops, and relax at Spa World (open until 11pm) for a unique Japanese public bath experience if you desire.
JPY1200 for Spa World (optional), 2h0m

5:45pm

Dinner at Kushikatsu Daruma

Try Osaka’s famous kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) at this iconic Shinsekai restaurant, open until 10pm, for an authentic and tasty meal.
JPY2500, 1h15m

7:00pm

Return to Osaka city center

Conclude your day with a comfortable ride back to central Osaka after an enriching cultural and culinary experience.
JPY0, 0h30m
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