Nara attractive tour with local guide (4hours)

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 3 more

Discover the best of Nara on this half-day walking tour with a local guide.
Start your journey with a short bus ride to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its bright red halls and thousands of stone and bronze lanterns. Learn about Japan’s Shinto traditions while enjoying the peaceful forest setting.

Next, continue on foot to Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha. Standing, this bronze statue is one of Japan’s most iconic cultural treasures.

Then, head into Nara Park, where you’ll meet the city’s beloved deer. Purchase special crackers to feed them, capture memorable photos, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through the park’s scenic paths.

Finally, explore the historic Naramachi district. Browse for souvenirs, taste local snacks, and soak in the atmosphere of old Nara before returning to the Station.

This 4-hour itinerary blends world-famous landmarks with local experiences, making it the perfect introduction to Nara’s culture, history, and natural beauty.

What's Included

admission fee for Todaiji temple
Meals
Bus(Kintestu-Nara to Kasuga Taisha)
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will arrive at platform located second basement floor and you going up to 1st basement floor. Please exit from East exit no.3. And you go to straight to Exit 3 and you can go out the building. You'll see the fountains looks like mountain and statue on the top. This is where we meet up.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visitors can walk along the sacred approach lined with stone lanterns and feel the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine. You can make an offering at the main hall, draw an omikuji (fortune slip), or write your wish on a wooden ema plaque. Buying a lucky charm (omamori) is also a popular experience. Deer, believed to be messengers of the gods, often appear nearby. It’s a place where you can truly sense Japan’s harmony between nature and spirituality.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visitors can walk through the great South Gate (Nandaimon) guarded by two enormous wooden statues, and then enter the Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden), one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. You can see the 15-meter-tall bronze Great Buddha up close, offer a prayer, and even try passing through the famous hole in a pillar said to bring good luck. Outside the hall, friendly deer roam freely around Nara Park. It’s a powerful place where you can feel the deep history and spirituality of ancient Japan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    At Nara Park, you can meet over a thousand friendly deer that freely roam around the vast park. You can buy special shika senbei (deer crackers) and feed them—some deer even bow politely before receiving food! The park is also surrounded by historic sites like Tōdai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, making it a perfect spot to relax between visits. It’s a fun and peaceful place where you can enjoy nature and connect with Japan’s sacred animals.

    1 hour • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Yuta

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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