Nara ENGLISH GUIDE, Giant Buddha, Deer free in the park

Deer mother and cub under the gate of Todai-ji temple

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesItalian

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Excursion to Nara, an ancient imperial seat from the 8th century. (710-784 AD)
Departing from Kyoto, another historical capital of Japan (794-1868), the transfer is made by train to Nara station and by bus to the Buddha Temple.
In Nara, in the immense park around the Buddha temple you will find numerous domesticated deer that have coexisted with local citizens since ancient times. Visitors are allowed to give them biscuits for sale at the designated stalls.
Judas will illustrate the monuments of the Buddha Temple, especially those declared national treasures of Japan; will provide detailed information on popular Buddhist devotion: secrets to be revealed only to tour participants to learn about the history of the people, not written in tourist guide books.

What's included

Public transport rates, Temple entrance fee

What to expect

Todai-ji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included

Japan's largest seated Buddha statue inaugurated in 752 AD. with other national treasures of Todai-ji Temple.

(transfer time between Kyoto and Nara: from Kyoto station approx. 50 minutes by train to Nara station, and approx. 15 minutes by bus to reach Todai-ji Temple)
Nara Park
1h

Numerous domesticated deer free in the immense park (about a thousand specimens throughout the city of Nara). They ask you for snack biscuits while repeating bows.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

To the outdoor space between the 4 escalators in front of the taxi (not coach) terminal, space located to the east just outside the central entrance to the north of Kyoto Station. (Participants will receive an email with detailed information about the meeting point one day before the tour)

End point

To the outdoor space between the 4 escalators in front of the taxi (not coach) terminal, space located to the east just outside the central entrance to the north of Kyoto Station. (Participants will receive an email with detailed information about the meeting point one day before the tour)

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There is a distance of 40 kilometers between Kyoto and Nara, so the return journey by train and bus takes approximately 3 hours.

Cancellation policy

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