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Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park

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By DeepExperienceProduct code 174545P48

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Duration

5 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Instant

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Asia/Tokyo

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Overview

Embark on a half-day tour of Nara’s rich heritage. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and interact with the sacred wild deer of Nara Park, believed to be divine messengers for over 1,200 years. Your tour starts with Kofuku-ji Temple, known for its five-story pagoda, then continues to Todai-ji Temple, where you’ll see the awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue. Your guide will share stories about these historic sites and Japanese Buddhism. Next, enjoy panoramic views from Nigetsu-do Temple, and walk to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its lanterns and deer. After exploring Nara Park, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. End the tour with a visit to a traditional old town, contrasting modern Tokyo, and see a merchant’s house to experience Nara’s past. This tour offers a unique mix of culture, nature, and history in Nara.

What's Included

Included

Other

Deer Cracker

Other

Local guide

Other

Todai-ji Temple visitation fee

Other

Interaction with wild deer

Other

Kohfuku-ji Temple visitation fee

Not included

Transportation amenities

Private transportation

Food and drink

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you choose the Kyoto departure option, the meeting point is in front of the ticket gates at Kintetsu Kyoto Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.

If you choose the Osaka departure option, the meeting point is in front of Lawson Namba 2-chome. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.

In front of the Kintetu-Nara Station, In front of the statue of "Gyoki" . The guide will be holding the yellow sign.

End point

The tour ends at Kintetsu Nara Station. From here, you can easily travel by train to destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka. Located in the heart of Nara, it’s also a convenient spot for continuing your sightseeing.

Itinerary

Standard5 hours

Stop 1

30 minutesAdmission included

The five-story pagoda and other beauty of the 1,300 year old temple.

Stop 2

2 hoursAdmission included

Todaiji Temple is famous for the Great Buddha. Of course, the Daibutsu is very impressive, but there are many other attractions here that will fascinate you, such as the Nigatsudo Hall, which was built to lean out from the cliff.

Stop 3

1 hourAdmission included

One of the most historic shrines in Japan. The precincts have been maintained as a sanctuary, and virgin forests remain. Enjoy the mysterious space.

Stop 4

50 minutes

Enjoy lunch recommended by the guide during the tour. Let your guide know at the beginning of the tour what you would like to eat.

Stop 5

15 minutes

Visit a Japanese house built over 100 years ago in the Naramachi district.

Stop 6

15 minutes

There are many old-fashioned buildings remaining in Naramachi. The Japan you have not yet seen is hidden at the end of the narrow alleys.

Pass by stop 7

Nara Park is world-famous for its friendly, free-roaming deer, considered messengers of the gods in Shinto tradition. Visitors can interact with over 1,200 deer, feed them special crackers, and even witness their polite bows. These gentle creatures make the park a unique and unforgettable experience.