Join our Nara Park Classic Tour and explore all the must-see attractions in just 3 hours. Our knowledgeable guide will provide historical insights and show you the best picture spots. Don’t miss out on this engaging walking tour!
Join our Nara Park Classic Tour and explore all the must-see attractions in just 3 hours. Our knowledgeable guide will provide historical insights and show you the best picture spots. Don’t miss out on this engaging walking tour!
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Nara Station - The meeting point is JR Nara Station. The guide will be waiting in front of the ticket gates. There is only one set of ticket gates at JR Nara Station, so simply exit and look for the guide holding a white NaraWalk flag.
*Note: If you encounter ticket gates at an underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station, which is…
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Nara Station - The meeting point is JR Nara Station. The guide will be waiting in front of the ticket gates. There is only one set of ticket gates at JR Nara Station, so simply exit and look for the guide holding a white NaraWalk flag.
Note: If you encounter ticket gates at an underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Nara Station. - Kasuga Grand Shrine - Stroll through the precincts with the guide, and you will likely see deer wandering around. Discover why deer roam freely in Nara, learn about the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, and more.
- Todai-ji Temple - Visit the Great Buddha Hall to see the Big Buddha. The guide will share stories about the Big Buddha statue and the temple. It’s a great spot for photos.
- Nara Park - Our destinations, including Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, are all located within Nara Park. Depending on the season and the group’s pace, additional spots within Nara Park may be included.
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Kofuku-ji Temple - The tour typically concludes at this temple. The five-storied pagoda is very photogenic. After providing historical insights, the guide will be happy to offer directions to train stations, suggest afternoon plans, and recommend lunch options.
(From June to September, when heatstroke is a concern, the tour may only include Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Park, and Todaiji Temple. If the weather permits, Kofukuji Temple may also be visited.
Kofukuji Temple’s iconic five-storied pagoda is undergoing major repairs, scheduled to be completed by March 2031. The tower may not be visible until the project is finished.)

- Bus ride from JR Nara Station to Nara Park
- Admission included to Great Buddha Hall
- Bus ride from JR Nara Station to Nara Park
- Admission included to Great Buddha Hall
- Meals and Drinks
- Meals and Drinks
Embark on an informative walking tour, illuminating the prime attractions of the Nara Park area. Spare your attention from smartphones or guidebooks, and take in the captivating city. Rest assured, our guide will inform you about historical details, photogenic spots, deer encounters, and more. Expect the tour to conclude by 1 pm, leaving you ample time…
Embark on an informative walking tour, illuminating the prime attractions of the Nara Park area. Spare your attention from smartphones or guidebooks, and take in the captivating city. Rest assured, our guide will inform you about historical details, photogenic spots, deer encounters, and more. Expect the tour to conclude by 1 pm, leaving you ample time for independent exploration.
Please note that this is not a private experience, but a group tour involving multiple guests.
We value punctuality and do not await latecomers. In case you fail to appear on time at the designated spot, regrettably, you won’t be able to participate in the tour.
- The tour route includes steps and a gravel path where you would need to carry or need a harder push for your baby stroller.
- If you are arriving at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. We cannot meet or pick you up at Kintetsu Nara Station, since this is not a private tour. We take a bus from JR Nara Station, and we do not stop at Kintetsu Nara Station.
- The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
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.