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Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto

$370.00
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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

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private Tour in English
Private Tour in English: Select this option for a Private tour with an English Guide. Entrance included.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Katsuga Shrine)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
  • Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

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.
Return details
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.

  • Kyoto
    Depart from Kyoto
  • Gyoki Statue with a Fountain
    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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
  • Kyoto
    Travel back to Kyoto
  • xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto

    $370.00
    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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