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    Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch

    4.9(89 reviews)
    By Japan Wonder TravelProduct code 21490P195
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    Duration

    5 hours 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 89 reviews5 hours 30 minutesMobile tickets

    Overview

    Step into Japan's first capital and discover Nara's timeless charm through its World Heritage sites, friendly deer, hands-on traditions, and authentic flavors. This small-group tour includes a short furoshiki wrapping workshop — take home your own cloth. Explore must-see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple and KasugaTaisha Shrine. ・Meet and interact with Nara's famous free-roaming deer in Nara Park ・Join a hands-on furoshiki wrapping workshop and take home your own furoshiki ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring freshly cooked rice and seasonal vegetables from Nara ・Small-group tour for a more personal and relaxed experience

    What's Included

    Included

    Fees

    Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting

    Other

    an English-speaking local guide

    Other

    Furoshiki wrapping experience (Depends on your option.)

    Food and drink

    Japanese traditional lunch. Depends on the option, and wednesday is not included.

    Not included

    Other

    Bus fee

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    It is located in Kintestu Nara station. The closest exit is Kintetsu Nara station's east exit number 2.

    End point

    We will finish the tour around the shopping district that easy to access JR Nara station, or Kintetsu Nara station.

    Itinerary

    Standard5 hours 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    20 minutesAdmission included

    Kasuga Taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Nara, Japan. It was built in 768 and is known for its many bronze and stone lanterns, which are lit during special festivals. The shrine is surrounded by a beautiful forest and deer, which are considered sacred. Kasuga Taisha is an important cultural and historical site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara.

    2

    Pass by stop 2

    Tamukeyama Hachimangu is a small Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. It was built in 749 to protect the nearby Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it is a peaceful place with historical importance.

    3

    Stop 3

    20 minutes

    Nigatsudo is a historic hall located at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. It is famous for the Omizutori (Water-Drawing) ceremony held every March, which is over 1,250 years old. The hall offers a beautiful view of Nara city and is known for its wooden balcony and peaceful atmosphere.

    4

    Stop 4

    40 minutesAdmission included

    Todai-ji is a famous Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It was built in the 8th century and is home to the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important cultural landmark.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hourAdmission included

    We will have a lunch here, and also Furoshiki experience

    6

    Stop 6

    15 minutes

    Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie is a historic townhouse in the old Naramachi district of Nara. Built in 1917 by an antique dealer, it’s now a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    89 reviews

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