Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
Description
Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses
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Itinerary
Depart from Kyoto
Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue
From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.
Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.
Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
Travel back to Kyoto
xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.
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Important 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
Reviews(18)
Claudia was our guide . She was very well versed with the location & paced the tour based on our needs. Very articulate in English, friendly & a helpful guide.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
Our guide had an extensive knowledge of the temple, Nara and also the old town around it. You could communicate well in English and she could also give us some insider tips on what else we can look at on our further trip. Can highly recommend the lady!
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Our guide Mr. Miyake is very knowledgeable and had guided us graciously through the tour, providing valuable insight on the venue. We could not have asked for a better guide.
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Ceci our guide was accommodating, focused on your needs, engaging, knowledgeable, intelligent and told interesting facts. if she didn’t know the answer straight away she would find it for you. Kind, compassionate, flexible. And best of all, she was calm and experienced with a most positive attitude when I lost my wallet leading to a truly miraculous return of my wallet!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
The tour to Nara was an amazing experience. We were able to enjoy each place calmly and learn a lot about the local history and culture. The guide was excellent: very friendly, flexible and always willing to adapt the tour to our interests and pace. Thanks to your willingness and knowledge, the day was fluid, interesting and very pleasant. I recommend this tour 100%.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
What a great guided tour! Our guide Alex gave us insightful information and great pieces of advice for our whole trip! 🤩
Thank you for giving us a 5-star review! We're thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
Alex was an amazing guide. He has a lot of knowledge and made our visit a 10/10. He came to our hotel to pick us up and gave us all the help and information we could wish. After the visit, he also gave us a lot of valuable information with regards to shops, visits and nice areas of the city
We're so glad edugdelarubia that Alex was able to make your visit to Nara truly unforgettable. His extensive knowledge and dedication to providing exceptional service clearly made a lasting impression. Our team is thrilled to hear that his efforts resulted in a seamless and enjoyable experience for you!
Really enjoyed our tour with Katsuhiko Ishida. He was very knowledgeable of the area and had a command of the English language like a native speaker. He made the experience so interesting and fun and Nara is a real enjoyable place with the friendly deer.
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Nara is the must-see city in Japan. Just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka. The deer are so charming and friendly. Feeding them is a blast. Temple and Shrine are off the charts beautiful. Don’t forget to eat Mochi. Our guide Yochee is a Nara native and brings a lot of intimate flavor to the experience.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5-star review! We're glad to know that you had a great experience with us.
Highly recommended, especially by the guide, Alex, who gave us a lot of information about the visit and also useful information for the trip in general, two by one. If I had more time, we'd take more excursions with the same guide.
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us.
