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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

Location Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$102.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Nara's enchanting temples and lush parks beckon you to a journey rich in history and culture. This immersive tour, led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, promises an authentic glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritage.

  • 🏷️ Group Tour: This experience includes a mix of multiple groups, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere as you explore together.
  • 🌟 A Certified guide by MagicalTrip will accompany you, sharing captivating stories and insights into Japanese Buddhism.
  • 🕒 Enjoy a leisurely 5-hour tour that takes you through some of Nara's most iconic landmarks.
  • 🏯 Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning five-story pagoda built by the Fujiwara clan in 730, an iconic historical landmark of Nara.
  • 🧘‍♂️ Explore the majestic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and be greeted by guardian statues that guard this sacred site.
  • 🌳 Stroll through Nara Park, where you can encounter friendly wild deer roaming freely among the beautiful landscapes.
  • 🍱 Savor a delicious lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant, with vegan options available to cater to your dietary preferences.
  • 🕯️ Discover the serene beauty of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, nestled within the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • 🏘️ Wander through Naramachi, an old Japanese townscape, where you can explore historical buildings and merchant houses that tell the story of the past.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group Tour
Mix of multiple groups
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Lunch (Vegan menu available)
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.

Meeting point
In front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. Please don’t go JR Nara station, you need to be at Kintetsu Nara Station. It takes 10 minutes to get to Kintetsu Nara station from JR Nara station.
Return details
In front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. Please don’t go JR Nara station, you need to be at Kintetsu Nara Station. It takes 10 minutes to get to Kintetsu Nara station from JR Nara station.

  • Kofuku-ji Temple 5 Stories Pagoda
    We will be the iconic Kofuku-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning five-story pagoda. This ornately carved pagoda was built by the Fujiwara clan in 730. Today it is an iconic historical landmark of Nara.
  • Todai-ji Temple
    Explore Todaiji Temple Main Hall and Nandaimon. As you approach, you will be greeted by two imposing guardian statues called Kongorikishi. Beyond them is the Great Buddha, a sight that never ceases to fascinate visitors. During this tour, your local guide will share fascinating stories and interesting insights into Japanese Buddhism and the significance of historical temples!
  • Some lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant Enjoy lunch at a well-established restaurant in an old Japanese town!
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine
    Explore Kasugayama Primeval Forest and Kasuga Taisha. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the 22 shrines in the Shikinai Shrines and one of the 22 Shinto shrines. Formerly a kanpeitai-sha, it is now an annexed shrine of the Jinja Honcho (Agency for the Promotion of Shinto Religion). The former name of the shrine was Kasuga Shrine, and the crest of the shrine is a “falling wisteria”. It is the head shrine of approximately 1,000 Kasuga shrines throughout Japan. It is registered as one of the “Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara” on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
  • Nara Park
    Explore in Nara Park Walk inside Nara park where you can see cute wild deers. Explore the beautiful red shrine housing hundreds of lanterns!

  • 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
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • All ages are welcome on this tour. Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.
  • You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
  • We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.
  • Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

    Location Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $102.79
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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