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

Name: Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
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5.0(21)5 hoursEnglishBook 16 hours aheadNara, Japan

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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.

Included

Deer Cracker
Local guide
Todai-ji Temple visitation fee
Interaction with wild deer
Kohfuku-ji Temple visitation fee

Not included

Private transportation
Lunch

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What you'll do

Kofuku-ji Temple
48 Noboriojicho, Nara, Japan
The five-story pagoda and other beauty of the 1,300 year old temple.
30 minAdmission included
Todai-ji Temple
406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara, Japan
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.
2 hoursAdmission included
Kasuga Grand Shrine
160 Kasuganocho, Nara, Japan
One of the most historic shrines in Japan. The precincts have been maintained as a sanctuary, and virgin forests remain. Enjoy the mysterious space.
1 hourAdmission included
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.
50 min
Visit a Japanese house built over 100 years ago in the Naramachi district
15 min
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.
15 min
Nara Park
469 Zoshicho, Nara, Japan
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.

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

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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.