Exploring Nara
This tour is a tour using public transportation. Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794).
Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.
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Exploring Nara
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What's included in Exploring Nara
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nara Park
Messenger of deity of Kasuga Great shrine, 1,200 deers welcome you all the tour long in Nara national park.
Kofuku-ji Temple
First stop in Kofukuji-temple which was founded by Emperor Shomu in 726 during Nara period where the five-storied pagoda is a symbol of Nara national park viewed over Sarusawa Pond.
Todai-ji Temple
Next is a short walk to a Japanese garden, called Isui-en (on the way to the Todai-ji temple) is also a must-to-see scenic spot. The third stop is the main attraction in Nara i.e Todai-ji temple, the largest wooden structure in the world, built in 752 and 2.8 million people took part in to construct, houses the 15m tall Great Buddha statue.
Inclusions
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Escort Guiding Service
- Gratuity, Lunch for Guide
- Public Transportation Return Tickets between Hotel and tour destination
- Admission Tickets
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks, Lunch & Dinner
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Shrines and Temples, not to take
- pictures where prohibited in Shrines, Temples
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
At your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto or Nara
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
