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Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto
Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide
See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park
Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha
Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine
Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Itinerary
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1Kyoto
Depart from Kyoto
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Nara Park
From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Kasugataisha Shrine
Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Naramachi
Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kyoto
Travel back to Kyoto
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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