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.
Organized by SHIN
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. Guide fee.
25000 yen
25000 yen
What‘s not included
Estimated budget for a tourist ( yen per head)
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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
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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.
About SHIN
Licensed Guide
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Response Time
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Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English ( License )
- German ( Beginner )
- Tagalog ( Beginner )
Hello my name is Shinichiro Yamana, very long, so please call me just SHIN.
I was born in Kobe, international port town, and grew up in Kyoto, 1000 year old capital in Japan.
Now I live in Kawasaki city, between Tokyo or Yokohama. That's why I am familiar with all tour courses in the east Japan and west Japan. My olden Kyoto villa near Silver Pavilion welcomes you to visit and get relax on the Tatami mat floor with a green tea. After I retired from Japanese steel company as an steel engineer, I have been enjoying a nice international job, tour guide, which greatly changes my life and opens my eyes widely because of getting to know a lot of wonderful visitors like you from all over the world.
It is my great pleasure to meet you and go to off the beaten paths together, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and many places wherever you like. I think, there are 100 travelers, there must be 100 kinds of likes and tastes. So it is my great fun to tailor your original plan in Japan.
If you are fed up with stereotyped tour guide books and embarrassed to decide where to go, please send me email anytime. I feel happy to assist you to have an unforgettable trip in Japan all the seasons.
Yes, being with you in a tour is just short moment, however, this brilliant moment will keep on shining as an unforgettable memories in your whole life. I believe new experiences will change our life and mind.
Japanese apricot flower and cherry blossom in Kyoto, hydrangea in Kamakura, gourmet streets in Osaka, the Great Buddha and deer park in Nara, and crimson maple tree in Hakone, and golden ginkgo trees in modern and retro metropolis Tokyo. Please feel free sending email anytime.
S'wonderful, S'marvelous, I'd like to see you soon ! Thank you very much for reading me.
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Reviews ( 27 )
Excellent
2 weeks ago
| by Komang
“ Memorable first visit ”
Shin was so fantastic. easy going, a should must guide... We spend 3 days with him, he show us how to use Train, what should we do, etc my son really love the adventure that Shin took us. Hope to see him in the future, memory remined Thank you so much Kakek Shin for the wonderful trip, your cucu so deep in love with Japan.
Excellent
3 weeks ago
| by Evelyn
“ Tour with SHIN in Tokyo ”
SHIN without a doubt was the very best guide we have ever had, and we have traveled all over the world. He was knowledgeable, knew the best places to see, eat and shop. He went way over what he was supposed to do. Spent many extra hours with us without charge. Went out of his way to make sure we saw everything we wanted, made reservations for us and guided us with a friendly, happy attitude. Could not have enjoyed Tokyo the way we did without him. Only sorry we didn't use him for our guide in Kyoto. My husband and the two friends we traveled with all felt the same way, he was the best guide ever. Thank you, thank you, SHIN.
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Patricia
“ Perfect Guide For Our Visit to Kyoto ”
Shin's guide services provided us with an excellent experience in Kyoto on March 11, 2018. In addition to a full day of wonderful sites (Golden Temple, Food Market, Bamboo Forest, etc.) Shin helped us purchase our tickets to Hiroshima, and provided detailed information for our connections to Mt Koya and to the Iya Valley. Shin was prompt, sensitive, knowledgable, and had an excellent sense of humor. We give SHIN our highest possible evaluation.
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Ma
“ More than a Guide ”
Mr. Shin was very accommodating and genuinely concerned. He went out of his way, over a month before our scheduled tours, to look for a special requirement of my daughter who has a medical condition. And, he gave me regular updates on it. Mr. Shin was also generous with his time and very knowledgeable not only of the tourist spots we visited but also of places we passed by. Having been previously assigned in the Philippines, he would sometimes talk to us in Filipino. This gave us a special affinity. He was just like a "kababayan" (compatriot). Our 2-day tour of Kyoto and Nara was indeed interesting and enjoyable!. MR. SHIN is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Excellent
1 month ago
| by Greg
“ Beautiful Kyoto - Quick Tour ”
Touring with Shin was amazing! In 5 hours, Shin helped us see the important places that were on our list. He met us on the platform of the Nizomi train and helped us quickly drop off our luggage and hit the road! We started with the Golden Temple (breathtaking), then on to the Kiyomizu Dera Temple (uphill beauty) and ended at the Fushimi inira Taisha Shrine (amazing torii’s gates). These sights were not closely situated and without Shin’s guidance, it would’ve taken really long to get around. Thank you Shin - you are the best AND we appreciated the history and guidance you provided!
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