Exploring Nara

5.0 (2 reviews) Nara, Japan
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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 rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794).

Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

What's included

  • Escort Guiding Service
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby
  • Gratuity, Lunch for Guide
  • Public Transportation Return Tickets between Hotel and tour destination
  • Admission Tickets
  • Souvenirs
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks, Lunch & Dinner

What to expect

  1. Nara Park
    1h
    Messenger of deity of Kasuga Great shrine, 1,200 deers welcome you all the tour long in

    Nara national park.
  2. Kofuku-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    First 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.
  3. Todai-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Next 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.
  4. Kasuga Grand Shrine
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Forth 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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

At your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto or Nara

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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