Nara: Private Guided Tour Nara: Full-Day Private Guided Tour
ID: GYG617275-1032100
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
We will discover the the first fixed capital of Japan, city of tradition and history to know more about this city and Japanese history.
Here is a quick summary about what we are going to walk and explore during these 8 hours.
- Rooftop of Nara Prefectural Government Office
You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the day!
- Todaiji temple
The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.
- Kasuga-Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.
- Nara Park
Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kasuga-taisha to the old town. We can even pet them.
- Naramachi Old Town
Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.
- Kofukuji Temple
We will walk through Kofukuji with its 50 meters 5 storied pagoda. Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.
We are sure you will like it and we are waiting for you!
Highlights
- Nara, first fixed capital of Japan
- Deer and Nature
- Old town, nature and temples
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.