FREE cancellation What to Expect
1. Feel an atmosphere of Buddhism lasting since 8th century.
2. Enjoy nice time with a herd of gentle deer.
3. Japanese old town, Nara machi, knowing the structure of Japanese traditional houses.
Amazing! Can’t you imagine this bronze Buddha was completed in 9th century?
Stunning! Buddha is meditating for us with great mercy.
A sacred smoke from incense is believed to purify body and soul. People take scoops of smoke to scrub it to a hurt part of the body.
This entrance, called Nandaimon, leads to Daibutsude, housing great Buddha statue. This large wooden gate is said to be rebuilt 13th century as a largest entrance gate of temples in Japan.
This location is best photo spot seeing the magnificent building of Nandaimon.
In the house of Buddha, visitors try to pass through the hole of pillar. The hole size is same large as Buddha's nose hole. Enjoy getting stuck there and feel the mercy of Buddha.
Kasuga taisha shrine is located near Todaiji. This shrine has a ancient legend that a white deer flew from Kashima shrine o the east part of Tokyo, Kashima shrine. A deer is believed to be a messenger from Shinto deities.
Kasuga taisha shrine is so beautiful with vermilion color in contrast with surrounding green forest.
The number of deer is said more than 1000, but it is amazing to know all are wild. In the 17th century Edo period, killing a deer was strictly prohibited to deserve a death penalty.
A deer suddenly appears between shrine stone lanterns.
Old town, named Nara-Machi, is calm and retro-feeling place. You can find nice cafe seiving green tea or tasty coffee.
Highlights
- Wild deer park where you can enjoy with them
- The Great Buddha Statue in Todaiji temple
- Kasuga-taisha shrine, one of the important world heritage sites
- Nara machi, old-fashioned downtown
Overview
Nara is one of the greatest center of Buddhism in Japan. In the 8th century, it flourished as an ancient capital based by Buddhism under the Empeor Shomu. You can find what Buddhism is and feel peaceful atmosphere. Todaiji temple, Kasuga shrine are must-see as well as deer park. Please don't miss the memorable visit, Nara.
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Highlights
- Wild deer park where you can enjoy with them
- The Great Buddha Statue in Todaiji temple
- Kasuga-taisha shrine, one of the important world heritage sites
- Nara machi, old-fashioned downtown
Important
1. Please don't show your foods to deer in Nara park. They sometimes come close to a visitor to ask foods.
What‘s included
1. Tour guide fee
28000 yen
28000 yen
What‘s not included
Estimated budget for a tourist ( yen per head)
1.Transportation
From your hotel to Nara and return.
In the case of Osaka, it costs about 1600 yen round tickets.
In the case of Kyoto, it costs about 1500 yen round tickets.
2. Admission fee to temple
600 yen for Todaiji temple, and 500 yen for Kasuga Taisha shrine.
3.Lunch and tea
1.Transportation
From your hotel to Nara and return.
In the case of Osaka, it costs about 1600 yen round tickets.
In the case of Kyoto, it costs about 1500 yen round tickets.
2. Admission fee to temple
600 yen for Todaiji temple, and 500 yen for Kasuga Taisha shrine.
3.Lunch and tea
Depart From
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe
Meeting Point
At your hotel. Nara, Osaka or Kyoto.
Ending Point
At your hotel. Nara, Osaka or Kyoto.
Duration
1 day
Starting time
08:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible
Number of people
up to 6 people
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
- If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 20% charge.
- If you cancel within 1 day prior to the meeting date, there is a 40% charge.
- If you cancel on the meeting date, there is no refund.
Reviews ( 32 )
Excellent
4 days ago
| by Candace
“ Outstanding Personal Guide! ”
Our family of four was fortunate to have Shin as our personal guide. We were visiting from Hawaii and it was the first time we travelled alone to Japan. Shin offered his help immediately after we contacted him, always responding with “ask me anything (even questions outside the booking dates). He helped us reserve our seats on the Shinkansen, and even changed the time of his ticket so he could take the Shinkansen with us when we went to Tokyo. Shin’s tour was special. It was personalized to our interests and included local culture, history, and restaurants we would not have experienced without him. Shin’s English is very good. He is personable and easy to talk to and understand. He found topics of interest to make conversation with all of us. We all enjoyed Shin and he quickly became a part of our family. Shin is very thoughtful, knowledgeable, helpful, and detailed. He always kept our group together making sure no one got lost. Shin took photos for us and sent them to us at the end of the day. We appreciated his determination to help us find gifts we wanted to purchase. He read the packaging for us and made recommendations. Shin was a wonderful guide, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Shin was always thinking one step ahead to make sure everything went smoothly. Before we parted, Shin shared tips and options about getting around and drew detailed maps for us. We really appreciate Shin’s time and energy. Thank you so much Shin-san for the very special memories!
Excellent
4 days ago
| by Shari
“ Five stars for SHIN! ”
Our family of four, with two younger teenagers, loved our trip to Kyoto thanks to spending two days with Shin. Shin had excellent communication with us prior to our arrival, suggesting itineraries based on our preferences. He was very experienced in the public transit system of Kyoto which facilitated getting around quite efficiently. Shin is a most considerate and thoughtful individual. He went out of his way to accommodate our travel requests. The kids absolutely loved visiting the monkeys of Arashiyama, something we wouldn’t have planned ourselves. We saw a good deal of most of the must-see sights in Kyoto. On our third day (without Shin) we experienced an earthquake in the 5.5 range. It was quite scary especially being in a country outside of our own (U.S.). Shin contacted us even though our time with him had ended, to inquire after our well-being and offered his assistance should we need it. He also helped us manage train arrangements for our next stop, Hiroshima. Suffice to say we highly recommend Shin for his expert knowledge of the area, his kind and considerate manner and overall excellence as a guide.
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Samira
“ Great days in Tokyo and Yokohama ”
very good organization, customer orientated, very good explanations. Thanks for the great days in Tokyo and Yokohama!
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Cathy
“ Above and Beyond ”
I presented Shin with a challenge when organising my tour by wanting a more everyday cultural experience. My initial request was very vague and wishy washy. Shin was constantly patient in working with me to come up with an itinerary. In the end we settled on a mixture of high and low culture and we packed a lot of experiences into a very fun day. Shin is very generous in his nature and keen to try to fulfill the wishes of anyone booking with him. He was very helpful about other aspects of travelling in Japan both before and after our tour. Thank you so much Shin. I look forward to booking with you again next time I am in Japan.
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Nilo
“ Shin is an excellent tour guide! ”
I just want to commend Shin san for the excellent handling our our tour in Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. He went out of his way to help us and attend to our needs as well. Our vacation was a very pleasing and memorable experience.
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