Nara Private Walking French Tour with Guide

Duration4h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesFrench

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Begin at Kōfuku-ji Temple, where you’ll admire the iconic Five-story Pagoda and explore the historic grounds while learning in French about its importance in Japan’s first permanent capital.

Walk through Nara Park, home to the city’s famous sacred deer. Feed them and discover the legends connecting them to the gods.

Continue to Tōdai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the Great Buddha inside one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Enjoy its incense-filled, peaceful atmosphere.

Follow the lantern-lined forest paths to Kasuga Taisha Shrine and learn about Shinto traditions and seasonal customs.

Finally, explore Naramachi, Nara’s historic merchant district, known for its preserved townhouses, artisan shops, hidden cafés, local treats, and excellent photo spots.

The tour ends at Kintetsu Nara Station, where your guide will offer recommendations in French for dining and further exploration.

What's included

Entrance fee
Tour Guide

What to expect

Kofuku-ji Temple Chukon Hall
20m

Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its historic grounds. Learn about the temple’s long history, its connection to the powerful Fujiwara clan, and its importance in Japanese Buddhist culture.
Nara Park
30m

Visit Nara Park, famous for its freely roaming deer. Enjoy walking through the scenic park, interact with the deer, and learn why they have been regarded as sacred messengers in Nara for centuries.
Todai-ji Temple
50m · Admission ticket included

Visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the impressive Great Buddha housed inside the magnificent Great Buddha Hall. Learn about the temple’s history, Buddhist traditions, and its important role in Japanese culture.
Kasuga Grand Shrine
40m

Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its many stone and bronze lanterns. Explore the peaceful grounds and learn about Shinto traditions and the shrine’s important role in Nara’s history.
Naramachi
40m

Explore Naramachi, Nara’s historic merchant district, known for its traditional wooden townhouses and charming narrow streets. Discover local shops and learn about the daily life, culture, and architecture of old Nara.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your French-speaking private guide by the Gyōki Statue in Gyoki Hiroba, outside the East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station—not JR Nara Station.
Your guide will wear a yellow band. Please wait beside the statue.

End point

Meet your French-speaking private guide by the Gyōki Statue in Gyoki Hiroba, outside the East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station—not JR Nara Station.
Your guide will wear a yellow band. Please wait beside the statue.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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