Nara: Private Halal-Friendly Tour with Arabic-Speaking Guide
ID: GYG1532484-2335676
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Nara with a Muslim guide who speaks Arabic. Feed the deer in Nara Park, see the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji and walk to Kasuga Taisha, with a prayer break planned.
Meet your guide at Kintetsu-Nara Station and begin your walking tour of Nara Park, home to more than a thousand free-roaming sika deer. Learn how to buy shika senbei crackers and watch as the deer bow before they eat, a sight that children love.
Next, visit Todai-ji, whose Great Buddha Hall is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Learn about its history and Japanese culture in Arabic, with respect for your beliefs. Then, follow the stone lantern path through the forest to Kasuga Taisha.
Take a short prayer break at a quiet place, at the right time. Finish in Naramachi, the old merchant quarter with wooden machiya houses, where your guide points out snacks and sweets without pork, alcohol, or gelatin. Finally, walk back to Kintetsu-Nara Station.
On request, end with lunch at a Muslim-friendly restaurant (paid separately).
Highlights
- Explore Nara on a private walking tour with a Muslim, Arabic-speaking guide
- Visit Nara Park and meet the free-roaming sika deer
- See the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji and learn about its history
- Follow the stone lantern path to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Enjoy a prayer break and discover Muslim-friendly snacks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour runs in light rain
Not available on Fridays
Easy to reach from Osaka or Kyoto
Bring comfortable shoes and an IC card
Meet your guide at the Gyoki statue fountain, at street level just outside Kintetsu-Nara Station. Your guide Tony will hold a small sign with your name.
INCLUDED
- Private half-day walking tour
- Live tour guide speaking Arabic
- Prayer break planned into the route
- Tips on halal-friendly snacks in Naramachi
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to Todai-ji Great Buddha Hall
- Deer crackers
- Food
- Train tickets to Nara
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.
