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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Nara Temples

Come with us to visit Nara during one day on foot and by public transports! We start with the Nara Prefectural Government Office’s rooftop. The view is fantastic! From there, the guide shows you Todaiji, Kasuga-taisha, and Nara Park. It will be a good way for introduction to begin the day! We go o

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Come with us to visit Nara during one day on foot and by public transports! We start with the Nara Prefectural Government Office’s rooftop. The view is fantastic! From there, the guide shows you Todaiji, Kasuga-taisha, and Nara Park. It will be a good way for introduction to begin the day! We go on a walk then we arrive to Todaiji Temple (8th century), home to Japan’s largest seated Buddha. You will be amazed by its magnificence ! After the temple, we continue our walk to Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. Sacred deer are free to come and go. We walk through Nara Park, meeting over 1,200 deer along the way. Finally, we arrive to Naramachi, merchant old town, rich in traditional Edo-period architecture. We are also able to visit old houses. After that day, you will know more about Japanese History, through Nara Period (8th century) and Edo Period (17-19th century). You will also be full of memory with all these monuments and nature all the way of our trip. Ready to come? We are waiting for you!

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

30 min

You can see all over the city from the rooftop.

2

Stop 2

2h

The biggest Buddha of Japon is sitting, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.

3

Stop 3

2h

Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.

4

Stop 4

1h

Nara Park is the home of the 1200 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kofukuji to Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.

5

Stop 5

2h

Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.

6

Stop 6

30 min

We will walk through Kofukuji, with its high 5 storied pagoda . Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.

What’s Included

  • Guide fees (entrance, transports and lunch)
  • Guide

What’s NOT Included

  • Lunch
  • Todaiji entrance (800 JPY/person)
  • Kasuga Taisha Entrance (700 JPY/person)
  • Transport fees (less than 2,000 JPY/person/day)

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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