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

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

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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.

Activity location

Kofuku-ji Temple
- 48 Noboriojicho
- 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kintetsu-Nara Station
- Nishimikadochō
- 630-8215, Nara, Nara, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Kyoto (G-568)

5h
English

From Kyoto - G-568: Travel to Nara from Kyoto Station with your guide.(G-568)
Starting point:
Kintetsu, 31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8215, Japan

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 2,122.86 x 1 AdultRM 2,122.86

Total

Until Sun, 9 Nov

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

5h
English

Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 1,551.32 x 1 AdultRM 1,551.32

Total

Until Sun, 9 Nov

From Osaka (G-567)

5h
English

From Osaka (G-567): Travel to Nara from Osaka-Namba Station with your guide.(G-567)
Starting point:
Lawson Namba 2-chōme, 2-chōme-2-3 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 1,837.09 x 1 AdultRM 1,837.09

Total

Until Sun, 9 Nov

7h tour (G-566)

5h
English

7h tour (G-566): The additional option includes deer interaction and a visit to a renowned Japanese garden in Nara.(G-566)

Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 2,068.43 x 1 AdultRM 2,068.43

Total

Until Sun, 9 Nov

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kofuku-ji Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

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

Todai-ji Temple

2h
Admission ticket 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.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

1h
Admission ticket 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.

Nara

50m

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.

Naramachi Nigiwai-no-le

15m

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

Naramachi

15m

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.

Nara Park (Pass by)

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.

Location

Activity location

Kofuku-ji Temple
- 48 Noboriojicho
- 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kintetsu-Nara Station
- Nishimikadochō
- 630-8215, Nara, Nara, Japan
Kintetsu
- 31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō
- 600-8215, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Lawson Namba 2-chōme
- 3 2
- 542-0076, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Kintetsu-Nara Station
- Nishimikadochō
- 630-8215, Nara, Nara, Japan

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