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Nara Half-Day Walking Tour Experience

Perfect for first-timers: explore Nara’s temples, hidden gems, and friendly deer with lunch included

5 hr
From 28,000 Japanese yen
Gyoki Bosatsu statue (行基菩薩像) 27 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara, 630-8215, Japan

Service Description

◆Introduction The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group walking tour of Nara covers a mix of must-see and under-the-radar sights. Enter a historic merchant’s house, discover a hidden Japanese pyramid, and visit the iconic shrines of the temple complex—with plenty of time to interact with Nara’s resident deer. A tasty lunch and admission tickets to all shrines are included. ◆Included ・Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting. ・One packet of cracker to feed a deer ・Lunch (Vegan menu available) ◆Not Included ・Extra food & drinks on the street (Available for purchase) ◆Itinerary ・Kofuku-ji Temple 5 Stories Pagoda (15min) We will be the iconic Kofuku-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning five-story pagoda. This ornately carved pagoda was built by the Fujiwara clan in 730. Today it is an iconic historical landmark of Nara. ・Todai-ji Temple (30 min) Explore Todaiji Temple Main Hall and Nandaimon. As you approach, you will be greeted by two imposing guardian statues called Kongorikishi. Beyond them is the Great Buddha, a sight that never ceases to fascinate visitors. During this tour, your local guide will share fascinating stories and interesting insights into Japanese Buddhism and the significance of historical temples! ・107 Zōshichō (45 min) Some lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant Enjoy lunch at a well-established restaurant in an old Japanese town! ・Kasuga Grand Shrine (30 min) Kasuga Taisha Shrine, located in Nara’s Kasugano-cho, is a historic Shinto shrine and head of around 1,000 Kasuga shrines in Japan. Known for its "falling wisteria" crest, it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site under “Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara.” ・Nara Park (30 min) Explore in Nara Park Walk inside Nara park and interact with cute wild deers Explore the beautiful red shrine housing hundreds of lanterns! ・Naramachi (35 min) Explore Naramachi and head for Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie. We will check out an old Japanese townscape that is quite different from the Tokyo we know. We will walk among historical buildings and enter merchant houses to see how people used to live in this area. ◆Additional Info ・We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour. ・This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers


Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.


Contact Details

hfa+info@haveagood.holiday

4F Japan, Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi-Ningyōchō2 Chome−15−16 高道ビル


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