Exploring Nara
This tour is a tour using public transportation. Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hMessenger of deity of Kasuga Great shrine, 1,200 deers welcome you all the tour long in Nara national park.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hFirst stop in Kofukuji-temple which was founded by Emperor Shomu in 726 during Nara period where the five-storied pagoda is a symbol of Nara national park viewed over Sarusawa Pond.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hNext is a short walk to a Japanese garden, called Isui-en (on the way to the Todai-ji temple) is also a must-to-see scenic spot. The third stop is the main attraction in Nara i.e Todai-ji temple, the largest wooden structure in the world, built in 752 and 2.8 million people took part in to construct, houses the 15m tall Great Buddha statue.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hForth stop is Negatsudo Hall which stands close to Todai-ji temple where the water-drawing ritual ceremony is being held in every Mach since 752. Last stops is Kasuga Great shrine which is a national shrine founded to protect the Heijyo-kyo, the new capital of Nara (from 710 to 794). 2,000 stone lanterns and 1,000 hanging lanterns are lit in February and August there and it brings you date back the time of the ancients.
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- •Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Shrines and Temples, not to take
- •pictures where prohibited in Shrines, Temples
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