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Nara Park Classic Tour: Explore All Must-Sees in 3 Hours From JR Nara
4.9
78 Ratings
Nara
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!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nara Station - Our meeting spot is JR Nara Station. You will find our guide in front of the ticket gates. There is only one location for ticket gates at JR Nara Station. So just come out, and find our guide with a white NaraWalk flag.\n*Note: If you find ticket gates at underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station which is a station about…
- Nara Station - Our meeting spot is JR Nara Station. You will find our guide in front of the ticket gates. There is only one location for ticket gates at JR Nara Station. So just come out, and find our guide with a white NaraWalk flag.\nNote: If you find ticket gates at underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station which is a station about 15 min. away on foot from JR Nara Station.\n- Todai-ji Temple - We visit the Great Buddha Hall to meet the Big Buddha. The guide will tell you stories behind the Big Buddha statue and the temple. It’s a picture spot.\n- Nara Park - Our destinations, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple - it’s not wrong to say all of them are in the Nara Park. Depending on the season and speed of the group, we may add more spots from the Nara Park.\n- Kofuku-ji Temple - We usually end the tour at this temple. The five-storied pagoda is photogenic. After informing you with history, we are happy to give you direction for train stations, afternoon plans, and a lunch.\n(During June to September, when heatstroke is a concern, we may only visit Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. If the temperature permits we may go to Kofukuji Temple.)\n- Kasuga Grand Shrine - Walk the precinct with the guide and most likely you can spot deer here and there. Find out why deer are freely roaming in Nara, the difference between Shinto and Buddhism and so on.
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Meals and Drinks
- Meals and Drinks
Additional Information
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.
Location
Nara Station
*Meet your guide in front of the ticket gate at JR Nara Station. JR Nara Station has only one ticket gate. Just come out, and find a NaraWalk guide with a white flag!
*There are two "Nara Station" in Nara. Please come to JR Nara Station, not Kintetsu Nara Station.
*If you have arrived at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. This is not a private tour, and our only meeting place is JR 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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(78 Ratings)
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Melpo_s
Sep 27, 2024
Nara park feedback - This was a wonderful experience! Kazu was fantastic at explaining the history and did so very professionally! You can choose to do this on your own, I think it’s nice to do a guided tour to learn more of the culture/ religion.
I have already thanked Kazu, our guide personally, she was truly the best!!! The park in general was amazing!!! This is an absolute must when visiting Japan!!
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Nicholas_o
Sep 21, 2024
Narvana - We had a great day visiting Nara , the guide and her assistant were very informative and friendly and did a fabulous job . The deer are everywhere, they even go in the shops but be careful as the males can get a bit frisky
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Taliya_c
Sep 21, 2024
A compact but perfectly paced tour of Nara park with a very knowledgeable guide. - Our tour of Nara was fabulous and our guide was very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain things to us and take us to parts of the park that were less busy but equally wonderful. The tour was at a great pace with plenty of time to take everything in.
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Joanna
Sep 20, 2024
A fabulous way to see the best of Nara - Mamiko made this a very enjoyable and informative tour of Nara. She kept us on track so we didn’t miss anything and managed the time brilliantly. Thank you Mamiko
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Daisy_l
Sep 5, 2024
Nara Walking Tour (Highly Recommended) - Love this tour! The walk includes a bus ride to Nara Park and visits to the temple. You get to see many deers throughout the entire park which is the most attractive activity for many tourists! Go feed the deers but be watchful of the male ones with the antler as they can attack if felt threaten although they look demure.
The tour also includes a visit to the Great Buddha Hall! A must visit attraction! Make an attempt to squeeze through the pillar’s hole of 37cm X 30cm X 110cm for good health and for protection against bad luck!
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Marlielo
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing day! - We had an amazing day with Reiko as our tour guide. Fun information and helping us arranging things even before and after the trip. Can recommend!
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Cherie_f
Aug 14, 2024
Perfect way to see Nara - Great guide, very informed. Saw everything we wanted to see and the pace was not grueling. We enjoyed it very much annd our guide was always helpful.
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27madb
Aug 5, 2024
Making the most of your visit to Nara Park - We had booked the 3h Nara Park Walk Tour and got lucky: it was only the four of us (me and my friends), so we basically got a private tour guided by Sachiko.
Even though it was scorchingly hot that day, we had an amazing time! Sachiko was super knowledgeable of the area, knew all about the shrines and also shared about Shinto traditions with us. We now know where to go and how to pray for what we wish for - from praying for peace and for good health, to getting pregnant or even getting into Harvard 😄 Sachiko will sort you out for sure!
Sachiko also knew all the best places for taking pictures and took group pictures of us as well, which was so nice!
She also knew the best place for feeding deer and took us to the best sites in Nara Park (incl. the big Buddha of course).
I strongly recommend you take this tour - it‘ll help you make the most of your time in Nara park, you’ll see a lot of amazing sites and will learn some fun facts as well.
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Gigibibo
Jul 16, 2024
A highlight of our stay in Nara - Our 3-hour tour of Nara was a wonderful experience, despite the intense heat. Our guide, Reiko, took good care of our whole group with great kindness. We learned a lot about the history of Nara and the religions of Japan. I highly recommend this tour!
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Genevive_b
Jul 16, 2024
Beautiful and interesting experience! - Our 3-hour tour of Nara was a wonderful experience, despite the intense heat. Our guide, Reiko, took good care of our whole group with great kindness. We learned a lot about the history of Nara and the religions of Japan. I highly recommend this tour!
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