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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour
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25 Nov
Tue
26 Nov
Wed
27 Nov
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Vegetarian Course: ※Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet. If you have any food allergies, please mention in your special note.
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Highlights
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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Itinerary
Kofuku-ji Temple 5 Stories Pagoda
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSome lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant Enjoy lunch at a well-established restaurant in an old Japanese town!Kasuga Grand Shrine
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore Kasugayama Primeval Forest and Kasuga Taisha. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the 22 shrines in the Shikinai Shrines and one of the 22 Shinto shrines. Formerly a kanpeitai-sha, it is now an annexed shrine of the Jinja Honcho (Agency for the Promotion of Shinto Religion). The former name of the shrine was Kasuga Shrine, and the crest of the shrine is a “falling wisteria”. It is the head shrine of approximately 1,000 Kasuga shrines throughout Japan. It is registered as one of the “Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara” on UNESCO's World Heritage List.Nara Park
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExplore in Nara Park Walk inside Nara park and interact with cute wild deers Explore the beautiful red shrine housing hundreds of lanterns!Naramachi
35 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore 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.
What's 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)
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour is highly recommended for its knowledgeable and engaging guides, such as Eri, Hide, Hiro, and Matthew, who provide rich insights into Japanese culture and religion. Customers enjoyed visiting key temples, feeding friendly deer, and having delicious traditional lunches. The tour is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-selected locations, and the memorable experiences created by the guides.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.
For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.
Location
Address
48 Noboriojicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan 630-8213
Provider
MagicalTrip Inc.