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

By DeepExperience
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £271 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
£371.40 x 1 Adult£371.40
Total
Price is £371.40
Until Wed, 1 Apr
Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
£271.41 x 1 Adult£271.41
Total
Price is £271.41
Until Wed, 1 Apr
From Osaka (G-567)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    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

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
£321.40 x 1 Adult£321.40
Total
Price is £321.40
Until Wed, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Deer Cracker
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Todai-ji Temple visitation fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interaction with wild deer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kohfuku-ji Temple visitation fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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