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Offered languages
- English
- French
You will explore THE BEST of what NARA has to offer, cover a day of walking around in 3.5 hours with E-bikes, get more to do in half a day, optimize your trip schedule, and enjoy our connections with the local community, including NARA PARK, TODAIJI TEMPLE, KASUGA TAISHA SHRINE, and a KNIFE MAKING COMPANY, with the chance to buy knives directly from the provider.
After the ancient capital of Japan, let's move forward in time to OSAKA, from the 1800s to the 2010s. Learn about the HISTORY of Osaka THROUGH FOOD, DRINKS, and a MUSEUM, with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide to take you where you would never go alone in this AMAZING CITY. 5 STOPS are included in 4 DISTRICTS, 3 TYPES OF FOOD, a HIDDEN MUSEUM, and a perfect finish.
French guide request:
We cannot guarantee a French-speaking guide, especially for shared tours, as the common language will be English. Please contact us in advance, even for private tours. Thank you for your understanding.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet all guests at JR NARA STATION, in front of the bakery "VIE DE FRANCE", located just in front of the gates.
The tour will end at the JR Tenma Train Station.
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.
45 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.
30 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.
30 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
After moving from Nara to Osaka, you will discover the area of the "New World", called "Shinsekai" in Japanese. Go back to the origin of the Kushikatsu, a special fried treat that was created in Osaka in the late 1920s, and Learn about the city's history up to World War 2. A Kushikatsu set and a drink are included in the tour for each guest.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
Learn about the post-World War 2 connections and history in Osaka, with the largest Korean community in Japan, located in the district of Tsuruhashi. Explore the local food market, and have some Japanese/Korean fusion Barbecue called "Yakiniku". A Yakiniku set and a soft drink are included for each guest.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
Mainly known as the district by Osaka Castle, Kyobashi is one of the oldest districts and train stations in the city, built in 1895. As it is an old area, let's stop for a very traditional Japanese food type: SUSHI. A sushi set and a drink (Beer, Sake, or Soft drink) are included for each guest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
9
Tenma is known as the old district of foodies. Its name comes from the "Tenjin" or "Tenmangu", the spirit of Knowledge and studies. Guests will walk through the famous "Tenjinbashi-Suji Shopping Street", the longest shopping street in Japan, for some local discoveries, in a less touristic and more authentic atmosphere.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Finish the day with a hidden museum inside the city, which is interesting and worth visiting. Go back in time to Osaka in the 1800s, and explore a reproduction of the district of "Naniwa" before the opening of the country, in a fully controlled environment, including day/night time.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- We have a timing to respect with all partners in Nara and Osaka, especially the restaurants in the afternoon. As a result, we ask everyone to arrive 15 minutes before departure (7:45), so the tour can start on time (8:00). If you are late, you will be considered as "No Show" and no refund is possible. Thank you for your understanding.
- 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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