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Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
Product code 92163P236
From
From USD 195
Dates
Mar 1, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024
Start times
8:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 6-70
Options
Private Tour in French, Private Tour in Spanish, Private Tour in English
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From USD 195
Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses
Overview
Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses
What's Included
Included
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine)
Snacks
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
End point
Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Depart from Kyoto
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
Travel back to Kyoto
Stop 8
1 hour
Stop 8
xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
20 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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