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Nara Highlights Half-Day Tour: Temple & Local Cuisine
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$120.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Touch the feet of the National Treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon at Hasedera Temple, hear monks blowing conch shells, savor Nara sushi bento in a cozy historic house, and witness artisans restoring Buddhist art up close. Free shuttle included.
●Hasedera Temple
Step inside Hasedera Temple’s main hall (normally closed to the public) and touch the feet of the National Treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon — a rare experience.
●Lunch
Enjoy a traditional lunch in a restored Japanese house, featuring Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi, colorful chirashi sushi, and seasonal sweets.
●restoring Buddhist art and sculpture up close
Visit a restoration center where artisans preserve ancient Buddhist art, offering a unique look at Japan’s craftsmanship.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families who want to discover Nara’s sacred sites, authentic food, and hidden traditions — all in just half a day!
●Hasedera Temple
Step inside Hasedera Temple’s main hall (normally closed to the public) and touch the feet of the National Treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon — a rare experience.
●Lunch
Enjoy a traditional lunch in a restored Japanese house, featuring Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi, colorful chirashi sushi, and seasonal sweets.
●restoring Buddhist art and sculpture up close
Visit a restoration center where artisans preserve ancient Buddhist art, offering a unique look at Japan’s craftsmanship.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families who want to discover Nara’s sacred sites, authentic food, and hidden traditions — all in just half a day!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
NOVOTEL Nara
Starting point:
Novotel Nara, Omiya Cho, 7-chōme-1-45 Ōmiyachō, Nara, 630-8115, Japan
Starting point:
Novotel Nara, Omiya Cho, 7-chōme-1-45 Ōmiyachō, Nara, 630-8115, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Local Sushi Bento For vegetarians, a traditional local somen noodle dish — light, refreshing, and plant-based — is available upon request. Please select your preference at the time of booking.
- Hasedera temple
- In-person Guide: English
- WiFi on board
- Pickup service between destinations and fixed locations. Comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle bus included as part of the free round-trip transportation service from Nara City.
- Touching the Buddha’s Feet Experience
- Large Baggage Handling: We are unable to store suitcases or large backpacks.
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Please wait at the "West Exit" of JR Nara Station, where you'll find a rotary with taxi and bus stops. Nearby landmarks include Hotel Nikko Nara and the Silkia Nara shopping mall. Our staff will meet you there wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest.
Please wait near the hotel front desk until the meeting time. Our staff will greet you wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest.
Please look for our staff standing near the hotel front desk area. They will be wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest and holding a matching flag.
Return details
Please wait at the "West Exit" of JR Nara Station, where you'll find a rotary with taxi and bus stops. Nearby landmarks include Hotel Nikko Nara and the Silkia Nara shopping mall. Our staff will meet you there wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest.
Please wait near the hotel front desk until the meeting time. Our staff will greet you wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest.
Please look for our staff standing near the hotel front desk area. They will be wearing a black jacket with a logo on the chest and holding a matching flag.
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Hasedera TempleAt Hase-dera, one of Nara’s most sacred temples, you’ll enjoy a rare opportunity to touch the feet of the hidden Eleven-Faced Kannon statue — a deeply spiritual and unforgettable moment. Your guide will also lead you to the best spot at the right time to hear the monks blow their sacred conch shells, an atmospheric sound that few visitors get to experience.
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For lunch, savor Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves), colorful chirashi sushi. The meal is served in a beautifully restored traditional house, where the peaceful atmosphere perfectly complements the flavors. Relax and enjoy an authentic taste of Nara in an elegant, historic setting.
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Nara History Art and Culture Village Cultural Property Restoration/ Exhibition HallVisit a cultural restoration center where skilled artisans work to preserve ancient Buddhist statues, paintings, and treasures. Watching this delicate process up close offers a rare chance to appreciate the craftsmanship, dedication, and spirit that keep Japan’s cultural heritage alive for future generations.
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Nara Highlights Half-Day Tour: Temple & Local Cuisine
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$120.00
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!