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Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
Product code 21490P195
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From JPY 8,000
Dates
Aug 2, 2026 to Jul 30, 2027
Start times
9:20 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-99
Options
5.5-hour Guided Tour + Lunch, 3-hour Guided Tour
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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
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From JPY 8,000
Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
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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
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
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
Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting
an English-speaking local guide
Furoshiki wrapping experience (Depends on your option.)
Japanese traditional lunch. Depends on the option, and wednesday is not included.
Not included
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
Stop 1
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Pass by stop 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.
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
We will have a lunch here, and also Furoshiki experience
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
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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