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3-Hour Private Guided Tour of Nara Park

Nara-shi, Japan · 3h · 1–8 people

Runs in French English Japanese

  • Moderate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Nara Guide

Kyoto, Japan · Agency

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Visit of Nara for 3 hours

Highlights

  • Visit Todaiji Temple and admire its giant seated Buddha.
  • Discover the grandeur of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
  • Meet Nara's famous friendly deer in Nara Park.
  • Explore the charming historic streets of Naramachi.
  • Experience Nara's unique blend of history, nature and culture.
Join us for a 3-hour tour of the charming historic city of Nara! This walking and public transport tour begins at Todaiji Temple. Japan's largest seated Buddha and the world's largest wooden building await us! Next, we'll visit the grand Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a sacred site surrounded by nature and home to Nara Park's famous 1,200 shika deer. We'll also explore the delightful historic district of Naramachi, where traditional architecture transports us back in time. With its blend of history, nature, and culture, this tour is perfect for those who want to experience the true essence of Nara. Book now and immerse yourself in Nara's history and nature with us. We look forward to seeing you!

What's included

  • Guide fees (their entrance fees, transport and lunch)

Not included

  • Lunch (depending on the time of the tour, approximately 2,500 JPY per person), snack or drink
  • Todaiji Temple
  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Know before you go

  • Infant seats available
  • Pets are welcome
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting point: Kintetsu-Nara Station

Près de la fontaine

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Cancellation policy: Flexible: Full refund up to 24h before

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 5 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Rooftop of Nara Prefectural Government Office
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    You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the tour!

  2. 2
    Todaiji Temple
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour of Nara Park

    The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.

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    Kasuga Taisha Great Shrine
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour of Nara Park

    Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.

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    Nara Park
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    Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.

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    Naramachi Old Town
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    3-Hour Private Guided Tour of Nara Park

    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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33600 JPY / group · party of 2
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