Explore Nara’s ancient treasures and feed friendly deer on this immersive tour from Kyoto. Discover hidden Buddhist secrets with expert guide Judas.
Explore Nara’s ancient treasures and feed friendly deer on this immersive tour from Kyoto. Discover hidden Buddhist secrets with expert guide Judas.
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Todai-ji Temple - Japan’s largest seated Buddha statue inaugurated in 752 AD. with other national treasures of Todai-ji Temple.
(transfer time between Kyoto and Nara: from Kyoto station approx. 50 minutes by train to Nara station, and approx. 15 minutes by bus to reach Todai-ji Temple) - Nara Park - Numerous domesticated deer free in the…
- Todai-ji Temple - Japan’s largest seated Buddha statue inaugurated in 752 AD. with other national treasures of Todai-ji Temple.
(transfer time between Kyoto and Nara: from Kyoto station approx. 50 minutes by train to Nara station, and approx. 15 minutes by bus to reach Todai-ji Temple)
- Nara Park - Numerous domesticated deer free in the immense park (about a thousand specimens throughout the city of Nara). They ask you for snack biscuits while repeating bows.

- Public transport rates
- Temple entrance fee
- Public transport rates
- Temple entrance fee
Embark on an excursion to Nara, a historic imperial city from the 8th century (710-784 AD). The journey begins in Kyoto, another former capital of Japan (794-1868), with a train ride to Nara station followed by a bus trip to the Buddha Temple.
In Nara, within the expansive park surrounding the Buddha Temple, visitors will encounter numerous tame deer…
Embark on an excursion to Nara, a historic imperial city from the 8th century (710-784 AD). The journey begins in Kyoto, another former capital of Japan (794-1868), with a train ride to Nara station followed by a bus trip to the Buddha Temple.
In Nara, within the expansive park surrounding the Buddha Temple, visitors will encounter numerous tame deer that have lived alongside the local community since ancient times. Guests are welcome to feed them biscuits, available for purchase at designated stalls.
Judas will guide the exploration of the Buddha Temple’s monuments, highlighting those recognized as national treasures of Japan. He will offer in-depth insights into popular Buddhist practices, sharing exclusive secrets with tour participants to uncover the rich history of the people, not found in typical tourist guidebooks.
- There is a distance of 40 kilometers between Kyoto and Nara, so the return journey by train and bus takes approximately 3 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.