Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
Description
Step into Japan's first capital and discover Nara's timeless charm through its World Heritage sites, friendly deer, hands-on traditions, and authentic flavors. This small-group tour includes a short furoshiki wrapping workshop — take home your own cloth. Explore must-see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple and KasugaTaisha Shrine. ・Meet and interact with Nara's famous free-roaming deer in Nara Park ・Join a hands-on furoshiki wrapping workshop and take home your own furoshiki ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring freshly cooked rice and seasonal vegetables from Nara ・Small-group tour for a more personal and relaxed experience
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Kasuga Taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Nara, Japan. It was built in 768 and is known for its many bronze and stone lanterns, which are lit during special festivals. The shrine is surrounded by a beautiful forest and deer, which are considered sacred. Kasuga Taisha is an important cultural and historical site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara.
Tamukeyama Hachimangu is a small Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. It was built in 749 to protect the nearby Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it is a peaceful place with historical importance.
Nigatsudo is a historic hall located at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. It is famous for the Omizutori (Water-Drawing) ceremony held every March, which is over 1,250 years old. The hall offers a beautiful view of Nara city and is known for its wooden balcony and peaceful atmosphere.
Todai-ji is a famous Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It was built in the 8th century and is home to the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important cultural landmark.
We will have a lunch here, and also Furoshiki experience
Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie is a historic townhouse in the old Naramachi district of Nara. Built in 1917 by an antique dealer, it’s now a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(89)
it was a wonderful experience overall! we get to know detail about so many tourism spots in nara, including the famous Todaiji. the trip also includes furoshiki which was very fun. not to forget, the lunch was fulfilling and delicious🥰✨️
Our guide Kenji was very knowledgeable and kind. He took photos of our group and shared them with us. We would recommend him again
Our guide was wonderful, local, knowledgeable and kind. She did such a great job taking us around. The grand Buddha and the fushimi practice were the highlights.
Ichiro was extremely helpful with his explanations. If I had a question he didn’t know, he would search on the spot and translate for me. I appreciated his thoughtfulness.
We had an amazing time on the Nara Highlight Walking Tour, thanks to our guide Yuko. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and very detailed in her explanations, which made the tour even more interesting and enjoyable. We learned a lot.
Amazing way to experience Nara! This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and fun, with great sights, delicious lunch, and a unique furoshiki experience that made it feel extra special. A very special thank you to our tour guide, Yuko, who joyfully explained everything along the way and made the experience so engaging and memorable. Her enthusiasm, kindness, and knowledge really brought Nara to life for us. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nara!
Koji was my guide. I was his only participant that day. It was a privilege to talk one-on-one. He was patient with a mobility issue I have. He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and kind.
So cool to see such a large scope of Nara. From the Deer and shrines, to the local neighborhoods and restaurants. Hiroki gave incredibly detailed explanations of everything that both gave context but also each location's meaning to the locals.
We are truly delighted to receive your exceptional feedback. It's wonderful that your exploration of Nara was such an incredibly thorough tour, providing a remarkably broad perspective of the region. From the charming deer and serene shrines to the authentic local neighborhoods and eateries, your journey clearly covered a comprehensive scope. We are especially pleased that Hiroki's explanations were so incredibly detailed, offering not only context but also elucidating the profound significance of each location to the local inhabitants. We will certainly convey your high praise directly to Hiroki. We deeply appreciate you sharing your memorable journey. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to Japan for future captivating discoveries.
Very interesting tour: Keiko was an excellent guide and walking through the shines we had the chance to meet the deers and feed them! We also enjoyed the Furoshiki experience and the visit to a traditional Nara house. Highly recommended for a complete overview of the city!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and enriching experience in Nara with Keiko. It’s great to know that you enjoyed meeting and feeding the deer while exploring the shrines, as well as taking part in the Furoshiki experience and visiting a traditional Nara house. We’re especially pleased that the tour gave you a comprehensive introduction to the city and its culture. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future! 🦌✨😊
We had an excellent tour with our guide, Iku, she was very friendly and knowledgeable and adapted the tour to suit our needs (we're not great at doing lots of walking so she ensured we went slow and had plenty of stops). Where we went for lunch and the Fushiko wrapping experience was unique and a lovely way to end the tour with a traditional Japanese experience. We even had the opportunity to walk round a traditional Japanese house at the end as we were walking back to the station which was brilliant!
We profoundly appreciate your exceptionally enthusiastic feedback on your recent tour. It is genuinely rewarding to learn that you had an outstanding exploration with our guide, Iku! Her remarkable amiability, extensive insights, and thoughtful tailoring of the tour to meticulously accommodate your preferences, ensuring a comfortable pace with ample breaks, truly shone through. The superb midday meal destination and the distinctive Furoshiki wrapping session evidently provided a delightful and authentic conclusion to your journey. Discovering a traditional Japanese residence on your return to the station was clearly a brilliant and unexpected highlight! Your outstanding comments will certainly be shared with Iku; she will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact she had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptions. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure on your next visit to Japan.
