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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. After walking through the lively shopping arcade, we visit Kofuku-ji Temple

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What To Expect

Stop 1

⏱ 15 min

We will be the iconic Kofuku-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning five-story pagoda. This ornately carved pagoda was built by the Fujiwara clan in 730. Today it is an iconic historical landmark of Nara.

Stop 2

⏱ 30 minAdmission included

Explore Todaiji Temple Main Hall and Nandaimon. As you approach, you will be greeted by two imposing guardian statues called Kongorikishi. Beyond them is the Great Buddha, a sight that never ceases to fascinate visitors. During this tour, your local guide will share fascinating stories and interesting insights into Japanese Buddhism and the significance of historical temples!

Stop 3

⏱ 45 min

Some lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant Enjoy lunch at a well-established restaurant in an old Japanese town!

Stop 4

⏱ 30 minAdmission included

Explore Kasugayama Primeval Forest and Kasuga Taisha. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the 22 shrines in the Shikinai Shrines and one of the 22 Shinto shrines. Formerly a kanpeitai-sha, it is now an annexed shrine of the Jinja Honcho (Agency for the Promotion of Shinto Religion). The former name of the shrine was Kasuga Shrine, and the crest of the shrine is a “falling wisteria”. It is the head shrine of approximately 1,000 Kasuga shrines throughout Japan. It is registered as one of the “Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara” on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Stop 5

⏱ 30 min

Explore in Nara Park Walk inside Nara park where you can see cute wild deers. Explore the beautiful red shrine housing hundreds of lanterns!

Stop 6

⏱ 35 minAdmission included

Explore Naramachi and head for Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie. We will check out an old Japanese townscape that is quite different from the Tokyo we know. We will walk among historical buildings and enter merchant houses to see how people used to live in this area.

What to Bring

•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
•The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
•All ages are welcome on this tour. Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.
•You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
•We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
•Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
•Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
•For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.
•Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

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