Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Nara Temples

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

Come with us to visit Nara during one day on foot and by public transports!

We start with the Nara Prefectural Government Office’s rooftop. The view is fantastic! From there, the guide shows you Todaiji, Kasuga-taisha, and Nara Park. It will be a good way for introduction to begin the day!

We go on a walk then we arrive to Todaiji Temple (8th century), home to Japan’s largest seated Buddha. You will be amazed by its magnificence ! After the temple, we continue our walk to Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. Sacred deer are free to come and go. We walk through Nara Park, meeting over 1,200 deer along the way.
Finally, we arrive to Naramachi, merchant old town, rich in traditional Edo-period architecture. We are also able to visit old houses.

After that day, you will know more about Japanese History, through Nara Period (8th century) and Edo Period (17-19th century). You will also be full of memory with all these monuments and nature all the way of our trip. Ready to come? We are waiting for you!

What's Included

Guide fees (entrance, transports and lunch)
Guide
Around 2500 JPY/person
Todaiji entrance (800 JPY/person)
Kasuga Taisha Entrance (700 JPY/person)
Transport fees (less than 2,000 JPY/person/day)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You can see all over the city from the rooftop.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The biggest Buddha of Japon is sitting, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Nara Park is the home of the 1200 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kofukuji to Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will walk through Kofukuji, with its high 5 storied pagoda . Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Nara Guide

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Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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