Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto

Duration8h

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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto
Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide
See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park
Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha
Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine
Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses

Options

Private Tour in French

Private Tour in French: Select this option for a Private tour with a French Guide. Entrance included.

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour in Spanish: Select this option for a Private tour with a Spanish Guide. Entrance included.

Private Tour in English

Private Tour in English: Select this option for a Private tour with an English Guide. Entrance included.

What's included

English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine)
Snacks

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
Personal expenses

What to expect

Kyoto
1h

Depart from Kyoto
Gyoki Statue with a Fountain
1h

Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue
Nara Park
1h

From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.
1h · Admission ticket included

This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.
1h · Admission ticket included

Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.
Naramachi
30m

Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
Kyoto
1h

Travel back to Kyoto
1h

xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

End point

Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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