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Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$392.33
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Overview
Embark on a half-day tour of Nara’s rich heritage. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and interact with the sacred wild deer of Nara Park, believed to be divine messengers for over 1,200 years.
Your tour starts with Kofuku-ji Temple, known for its five-story pagoda, then continues to Todai-ji Temple, where you’ll see the awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue. Your guide will share stories about these historic sites and Japanese Buddhism.
Next, enjoy panoramic views from Nigetsu-do Temple, and walk to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its lanterns and deer. After exploring Nara Park, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. End the tour with a visit to a traditional old town, contrasting modern Tokyo, and see a merchant’s house to experience Nara’s past.
This tour offers a unique mix of culture, nature, and history in Nara.
Your tour starts with Kofuku-ji Temple, known for its five-story pagoda, then continues to Todai-ji Temple, where you’ll see the awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue. Your guide will share stories about these historic sites and Japanese Buddhism.
Next, enjoy panoramic views from Nigetsu-do Temple, and walk to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its lanterns and deer. After exploring Nara Park, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. End the tour with a visit to a traditional old town, contrasting modern Tokyo, and see a merchant’s house to experience Nara’s past.
This tour offers a unique mix of culture, nature, and history in Nara.
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Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Kohfuku-ji Temple visitation fee
- Interaction with wild deer
- Todai-ji Temple visitation fee
- Local guide
- Deer Cracker
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Meeting point
If you choose the Kyoto departure option, the meeting point is in front of the ticket gates at Kintetsu Kyoto Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
If you choose the Osaka departure option, the meeting point is in front of Lawson Namba 2-chome. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
The tour ends at Kintetsu Nara Station. From here, you can easily travel by train to destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka. Located in the heart of Nara, it’s also a convenient spot for continuing your sightseeing.
Return details
The tour ends at Kintetsu Nara Station. From here, you can easily travel by train to destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka. Located in the heart of Nara, it’s also a convenient spot for continuing your sightseeing.
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Kofuku-ji TempleThe five-story pagoda and other beauty of the 1,300 year old temple.
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Todai-ji TempleTodaiji Temple is famous for the Great Buddha. Of course, the Daibutsu is very impressive, but there are many other attractions here that will fascinate you, such as the Nigatsudo Hall, which was built to lean out from the cliff.
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Kasuga Grand ShrineOne of the most historic shrines in Japan. The precincts have been maintained as a sanctuary, and virgin forests remain. Enjoy the mysterious space.
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Enjoy lunch recommended by the guide during the tour. Let your guide know at the beginning of the tour what you would like to eat.
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Visit a Japanese house built over 100 years ago in the Naramachi district.
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There are many old-fashioned buildings remaining in Naramachi. The Japan you have not yet seen is hidden at the end of the narrow alleys.
- Nara Park is world-famous for its friendly, free-roaming deer, considered messengers of the gods in Shinto tradition. Visitors can interact with over 1,200 deer, feed them special crackers, and even witness their polite bows. These gentle creatures make the park a unique and unforgettable experience. (pass by)
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Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
Namba, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$392.33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!