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- Italian
Excursion to Nara, an ancient imperial seat from the 8th century. (710-784 AD)
Departing from Kyoto, another historical capital of Japan (794-1868), the transfer is made by train to Nara station and by bus to the Buddha Temple.
In Nara, in the immense park around the Buddha temple you will find numerous domesticated deer that have coexisted with local citizens since ancient times. Visitors are allowed to give them biscuits for sale at the designated stalls.
Judas will illustrate the monuments of the Buddha Temple, especially those declared national treasures of Japan; will provide detailed information on popular Buddhist devotion: secrets to be revealed only to tour participants to learn about the history of the people, not written in tourist guide books.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
To the outdoor space between the 4 escalators in front of the taxi (not coach) terminal, space located to the east just outside the central entrance to the north of Kyoto Station. (Participants will receive an email with detailed information about the meeting point one day before the tour)
Itinerary
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Japan's largest seated Buddha statue inaugurated in 752 AD. with other national treasures of Todai-ji Temple. (transfer time between Kyoto and Nara: from Kyoto station approx. 50 minutes by train to Nara station, and approx. 15 minutes by bus to reach Todai-ji Temple)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Numerous domesticated deer free in the immense park (about a thousand specimens throughout the city of Nara). They ask you for snack biscuits while repeating bows.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is a distance of 40 kilometers between Kyoto and Nara, so the return journey by train and bus takes approximately 3 hours.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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