Nara Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Nara!

4.9 (27 reviews) Nara, Japan
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour is recommended for those visiting Nara for the first time, and allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Nara in one day.
This tour is a greedy plan that goes around all famous tourist spots in Nara City, such as Todaiji Temple, famous for the Great Buddha, and a historic shrine Kasuga Taisha, in addition to Kofukuji and Naramachi.
It condenses various genres such as history, culture, and food, and is definitely a great satisfaction. If you want to spend the best day in Nara, please join this tour!

[Standard tour visit spot]
・ Kofuku-ji Temple
・ Toadai-ji Temple
・ Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo
・ Kasuga Taisha Shrine

[Customized tour selectable spot]
Kofuku-ji Temple / Todai-ji Temple / Nigatsu-do Hall / Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Nara Park / Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine / Naramachi District / Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple / Isuien & Neiraku Museum / Toshodai-ji Temple / Heijo Palace Site Historical Park / Wakakusa-yama Hill / Yakushi-ji Temple

Options

Customizable tour : 5-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Pre-Planned Must-Sees: 6-hour

Travelers cannot contact the guide in advance. Please consult with your guide on the day of the tour for any minor changes.

Customizable tour : 6-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 4-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 7-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

What's included

  • Private Tour
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Pre-Planned Must-Sees tour：Estimated Costs of the Tour: 4,600 JPY per Traveler
  • Customizable tour：Entrance fee and other necessary expenses for the guide
  • Kofuku-ji Temple

What to expect

  1. Kofuku-ji Temple
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    Alongside Todai-ji, this temple is the most renowned in Nara city. Its spacious grounds feature not only a five-story pagoda but also numerous halls. It's famous for housing many Buddha statues, with the Asura statue, in particular, being a favorite for its melancholic and youthful appearance. You can often witness the unique Nara scene of deer strolling in front of the five-story pagoda within the temple grounds.
  2. 50m
    This is a small market located in front of Todai-ji's gate. It features restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy lunch, and you can also purchase souvenirs like Nara Prefecture's local products. With 11 shops lined up, you can explore a variety of options.
  3. Todai-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    This temple is renowned for the towering Great Buddha of Nara. The Great Buddha, constructed 1,300 years ago by the emperor of that time with the aim of peace and salvation for the people, is an awe-inspiring sight. Experience the grandeur created by the colossal wooden structure and the Great Buddha up close.
  4. 20m
    This suspended temple within the Todai-ji complex is a remarkable architectural feat. It extends out from the cliff, symbolizing the pure land where the main deity, Kannon Bodhisattva, resides. The illuminated temple precinct, adorned with large lanterns, offers a panoramic view of Nara's town, including the Great Buddha Hall.
  5. Kasuga Grand Shrine
    1h 10m · Admission ticket not included
    Located in Nara Park, this shrine is dedicated to the ancestral deities of the Fujiwara clan, one of Japan's renowned noble families. The deer, a common sight in Nara Park, are regarded as messengers of the shrine's gods and have been highly respected. After your visit, consider offering senbei (rice crackers) to the deer.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

JR Nara Station, in front of ticket gate

End point

Kintetsu Nara Station

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
  • Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
  • Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
  • Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
  • For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.

Cancellation policy

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

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