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