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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour
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300 minutes (Approx.)
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As soon as we pass through the shopping arcade, we will visit Kofuku-ji temple where we can see the beautiful 5 stories pagoda. After taking some good photos, we will be heading to Todai-ji temple. The huge Great Buddha statue await you in the back. Our local guide will explain some histories and interesting facts about Japanese Buddhism and temples!
After seeing the Great Buddha statue, we will enjoy viewing Nara on the Nigetsu-do temple!
On the top of Todai-ji temple, there is Nigetsu-do temple where we can enjoy the great view of Nara. After that, we will visit some traditional souvenir shops and walk toward Kasuga shrine!
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Things To Know
- Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.
- One packet of cracker to feed a deer
- Lunch (Vegan menu available)
- Extra food & drinks on the street (Available for purchase)
- 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
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Kofuku-ji Temple 5 Stories Pagoda
美しい五重塔が見れます。
Admission Ticket Not IncludedTodai-ji Temple
Explore Todaiji Temple Main Hall and Nandaimon.
Admission Ticket IncludedSome lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Explore Kasugayama Primeval Forest and Kasuga Taisha.
Admission Ticket IncludedNara Park
Explore in Nara Park
Naramachi
Explore Naramachi and head for Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie.
Admission Ticket IncludedWhere to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. Please don’t go JR Nara station, you need to be at Kintetsu Nara Station. It takes 10 minutes to get to Kintetsu Nara station from JR Nara station.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
4.9Based on 444 reviews
What do other 444 guests say about Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour
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M4586LTandreav
5
Aug 2024
Nara would not have been so charming without Shin!
He guided us through the main temples and shrines sharing historical insights that gave depth to our visit.
We enjoyed visiting local shops with him, including delicious little restaurants and a calligraphy master. We also had the best mochi eve...
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wanderlust932017
5
Aug 2024
Ringo was amazing! Taking us to the most popular places of Nara. We visited temples, shrines all around the park. Awesome experience!
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catiab767
5
Aug 2024
This tour was amazing, we had the chance to not only visit the temples and shires but also know the culture and a lot of stories. Matthew is really knowledgeable and explained everything very well, answering to all our questions with history and fun facts! If you want to visit Nara this is your t...
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Things to know
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)
Additional Information
- 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
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Payment Methods
Accept all major debit and credit cards
Accept crypto currencies