• Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport
  • Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport

Nara Gardens and Temples Private Guided Tour with Transport

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ID: GYG1156584-1773649
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Country: Japan

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Discover Nara's ancient temples, sacred deer, and hidden gardens on a private guided tour. Enjoy a comfortable journey with pre-arranged transportation and explore at your own pace.
Meet your guide at JR Nara Station and receive an introduction to Nara’s history and traditions. Then, head to Kōfuku-ji Temple and explore one of Japan’s most ancient Buddhist complexes.

Next, visit Nara Park and meet Nara’s famous sacred deer. Learn the mythology behind them before heading to Todai-ji Temple to enter the world’s largest wooden hall housing the Great Buddha.

Continue to Isuien Garden, a classical Japanese garden admired for its layered “borrowed scenery.” Then, visit Yoshikien Garden, which includes a moss garden, tea garden, and pond area — perfect for photos.

Walk the lantern-lined paths of Nara’s most atmospheric Shinto shrine, Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Then, head to Mount Wakakusa Scenic Viewpoint for unmatched panoramic views over Nara city.

Visit the reconstructed ancient imperial palace of Japan’s first capital at the Heijō Palace Site. Finally, return to JR Nara Station to end your tour.

Highlights

  • Feel the serenity of Nara Park as you meet the sacred deer
  • Explore the Great Buddha Hall, the world's largest wooden structure
  • Stroll through the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Nara from Mount Wakakusa
  • Discover the beauty of Isuien Garden and Yoshikien Garden

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please book at least 7 days before the tour date for smooth coordination and reservations at select locations.
The tour operates normally even if it rains. Indoor areas and covered paths are available.
The order of the itinerary may change depending on reservation times and weather.
INCLUDED
  • Licensed professional guide
  • Pre-arranged transportation during the tour
  • All coordination & timing for reserved entries where available
  • Photography help at key locations
  • Local cultural insights
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.