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- Japanese
- Japanese
Embark on a personalized day trip from Osaka to Nara and explore Nara according to your own interests and pace. Your private driver will pick you up directly from your hotel and take you to Nara Park, Nara's iconic attraction, where you can interact closely with the park's deer. You can then visit the surrounding Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara National Museum, and more. The most well-known attraction is Todai-ji Temple, which houses the Vairocana Buddha, the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. The nearby Kasuga Taisha Shrine combines local nature and culture. During the Setsubun Tenten Festival, the forest path leading to the shrine will be illuminated by countless stone lanterns, reflecting the crimson shrine, which is very stunning.
Please note: This product does not include tickets, and visiting outside the temple is free.We include a private driver, however they may not speak English.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The total duration of this service is ten hours.We provide free pick-up and drop-off service within 8 kilometers of Dotonbori.The phone number provided by the passenger before booking the trip must be activated for international roaming, or WhatsApp account must be registered so that the driver can contact you easily. If contact is unsuccessful, the default pick-up is 9:00 AM with a complimentary 30-minute wait.
Itinerary
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Nara Park is an open public park known for its hundreds of free-roaming deer and beautiful natural landscape, making it an ideal place for cherry blossom viewing and walking.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, a short walk south from Nara Park, and admire its five-story pagoda and art collection.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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Continue east from Kofuku-ji and walk to Todai-ji Temple to see the world-famous Giant Buddha statue and the magnificent Great Buddha Hall.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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One of the most important shrines in Nara, it was founded in 768 AD and is dedicated to Kasuga Okami (including Takemaki Tsuchi-no-Mikoto). It is famous for its magnificent vermilion architecture and rows of stone lanterns, which are particularly beautiful in spring and autumn when the shrine's lanterns are lit.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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Explore the museum's collections and exhibitions to gain a deeper understanding of Nara's history and culture.Closed on Mondays except statutory holidays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the following day. If there are consecutive holidays, the museum will be closed the day after the consecutive holidays),Closed from December 28 to January 1
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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