Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses
Options
Private Tour in English
Private Tour in English: Select this option for a Private tour with an English Guide. Entrance included.
What's included in Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kyoto
Depart from Kyoto
Gyoki Statue with a Fountain
Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue
Nara Park
From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Katsuga Shrine)
- Snacks
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
- Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
What to Bring: Camera Comfortable shoes Cash (for personal expenses) Important Information: Punctuality: Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop. Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination. Dress Code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the palace grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops. Lunch Option: Customers can choose to have traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant (2500 JPY/person) or bring your own.
