Nara: Private Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide
ID: GYG1173101-1798260
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Nara on a private full-day tour with a licensed guide. Visit Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and discover the historic merchant district of Naramachi.
Meet your guide in Osaka and take the train to Nara. Learn about the local rail culture on the way. Upon arrival, explore Nara Park and feed the deer.
Visit Tōdai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure, and see the Great Buddha Hall. Continue to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a famous Shinto shrine set in an ancient forest.
Next, head to Kōfuku-ji Temple and admire its five-story pagoda. Stroll through Naramachi, a historic merchant district with traditional architecture.
Customize your tour to include lesser-known sites, gardens, and stories along with the classics. Your guide will provide historical narration and local tips for the best photo spots.
Highlights
- Explore Nara Park and feed the friendly deer roaming freely
- Visit Tōdai-ji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure
- Discover the historic merchant district of Naramachi
- Customize your tour to include lesser-known sites and gardens
- Learn about Nara’s history as Japan’s first permanent capital
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Deer crackers (shika senbei) are available for feeding deer, but follow guide advice for safety.
Expect a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Early mornings and late afternoons are less crowded and ideal for photos.
Gardens like Isuien and Yoshikien are beautiful additions if you want more nature.
INCLUDED
- Expert guide
- Guided tour of Nara Park
- Visit to Tōdai-ji Temple
- Visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Visit to Kōfuku-ji Temple
- Visit to Naramachi
- Deer feeding experience
- Local food recommendations
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.
