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- English
- French
Leading outdoor activities provider in Nara City, we always over-deliver and make sure our guests are safe and enjoy our experiences in the best way possible.
We take you where you want to go and want to see, but we also include hidden gems you didn't know about, to really make a difference in your trip.
In this tour, you will explore the best of what the Nara Park area has to offer, cover a day of walking around in 3.5 hours with E-bikes, get more to do in one day, to optimize your trip schedule, and enjoy our connections with the local community.
Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance.
Merci pour votre compréhension.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide just a few minutes walk from the KINTETSU NARA Station (NOT JR Station), in front of the Building LIFE 21, at the bike base. Your guide will be wearing our "JTA" uniform. - Navy cap - Red Polo Shirt IMPORTANT Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to avoid delays. Thank you.
Itinerary
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1
Cycle through the park of Nara and witness the harmony between the city and the deer. Avoid most traffic following your local guide to get the best cycling experience possible.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Admire the Great Southern Gate, the symbol of the Todaiji Temple domain. Admire the two fierce guardians of the gate and enjoy the beauty of its unique architecture.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Explore the Todaiji Temple, and learn about its history. Visit the temple where is located the biggest bronze Buddha statue in the country, the "Daibitsuden", and get a chance to go through the Buddha's nostril.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Visit the original shop of the prestigious knife maker company Kikuichi. Receive an introduction to Japanese cutlery, as well as advice on Japanese knives, if needed. Former Katana maker, there is no better place to get Japanese knives, directly from the manufacturer.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit the ancient Shrine "Kasuga Taisha" and learn about its spirit, the spirit of Kasuga, which can be described as the spirit of Nature, but also a general introduction to Shinto. Admire the beautiful Lantern path, and get the opportunity to make a wish at the Shinto shrine and connect with the spirit.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Stop by Ukimido, a hidden gem at the south of Nara Park, and a famous photo spot for weddings. Walk on the wooden bridge and relax in a very peaceful atmosphere. Get the chance to take a nice picture around the pond, and enjoy the area with fewer tourists than in the north of the park, before heading back to the base.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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