Nara Walking Tour: Deer Park, Todaiji, Kasuga & Nigatsudo

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Walk among around 1,200 free-roaming deer in Japan’s first capital, and discover the temples and landscapes beyond the famous photos.

Nara Park covers roughly 660 hectares, where deer have lived alongside people for centuries. In local tradition, they are messengers of the gods. Offer a deer cracker and you may even receive their famous bow.

Visit Todaiji and stand before the Great Buddha, then follow lantern-lined paths to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Continue to Nigatsudo for views over the old city, with time for gardens, ponds and traditional streets along the way.

Over five relaxed hours, you can take photos, feed the deer and enjoy Nara at a slower pace while your guide explains the history and beliefs behind the city.

Why travelers choose this tour
• Learn why Nara’s deer are sacred
• Visit major temples and quieter areas
• Enjoy a relaxed walking pace
• See autumn colors from late October to mid-November

Food, transport, admission fees and deer crackers are not included.

What's Included

History explanation
Help to take photos
Guide
Lunch
Dinner
Transportation
Toudaji (Optional)
Kasuga Taisha (Optional)
Shika Senbei (Deer Cracker) (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Osaka JOINER

Inside Namba Walk, nearest exist B23

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nara Park

    Walk around this park, and give food to the deers

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tōdai-ji

    Enter this temple of Buddha, and see one of the biggest Buddha temples in Japan!

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Nigatsu-do Temple

    See a beautiful view behind Toudaiji

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Kasuga Shrine

    Check out one of the most important shrines in Nara

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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