Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Nara Temples
Come with us to visit Nara during one day on foot and by public transports!
We start with the Nara Prefectural Government Office’s rooftop. The view is fantastic! From there, the guide shows you Todaiji, Kasuga-taisha, and Nara Park. It will be a good way for introduction to begin the day!
We go on a walk then we arrive to Todaiji Temple (8th century), home to Japan’s largest seated Buddha. You will be amazed by its magnificence ! After the temple, we continue our walk to Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. Sacred deer are free to come and go. We walk through Nara Park, meeting over 1,200 deer along the way. Finally, we arrive to Naramachi, merchant old town, rich in traditional Edo-period architecture. We are also able to visit old houses.
After that day, you will know more about Japanese History, through Nara Period (8th century) and Edo Period (17-19th century). You will also be full of memory with all these monuments and nature all the way of our trip. Ready to come? We are waiting for you!
Guide fee
Food & drinks
Todaji entrance fee: 800JPY
Kasuga-taisha entrance fee: 700JPY
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
・Animals or pets allowed
・Public transportation nearby
Day tour, Activity, Private
Experience, temple, shrine, history and shopping
Itinerary
〇Rooftop of Nara Prefectural Government Office
You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the day!
〇Todaiji temple
The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.
〇Kofukuji temple
We will walk through Kofukuji with its 50 meters 5 storied pagoda, direction south then take a lunch and walk to Nara park. Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.
〇Nara Park
The view to the nature and the old town is wonderful, especially during the Sakura blossom.Nara Park is the home of the 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kofukuji to Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.
〇Kasuga-taisha shrine
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.
〇Naramachi old town
Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.
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