1-Day Walking Tour in Nara: Palace, Deer and Inkstick
- This is a tour for travellers who only plan to stay one day in Nara but still want to experience the most. We will guide you around the city and show you the city treasures. We will do our best to support you so that you can understand this city more deeply.
- This tour takes you through old palaces, ancient temples, animals, Japanese art, and more in one day, so you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of nature and history.
- It is also a tour where you can learn about and actually experience the traditions of Japanese art that have been passed down since ancient times.
Options
Walking Tour
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
Admission to: Nara Sumi experience fee
English-speaking guide
Transport
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Walking shoes
JR Nara Station
1 Sanjōhonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, Japan
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in 1-Day Walking Tour in Nara: Palace, Deer and Inkstick
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:15, meet up at JR NARA Station. You can see us immediately after exiting the JR Nara Station. We are waiting in front of the directory. We will be holding up a sign that says “Snow Monkey Resort.”.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s) 40 min(s), Guided tour, Heijo Palace, The imperial residence of Japan’s capital, Heijo-kyo (now Nara), during most of the Nara period. The palace served as the imperial residence and administrative centre.
- [Dining] 11:40, Lunch, Nara city centre, After returning to the City. Sit down for lunch (not included in the tour) and try all the local delicacies of Nara City.
- [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, 錦光園(きんこうえん）, For the next hour, you can experience traditional Japanese art and create your own piece.
- [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 1 hour(s), Nara Park, Kasugataisha Shrine, Visit Kasuga Taisha, a World Heritage Site. The torii gate of Kasuga Taisha Shrine is one of the oldest torii gates in Shintoism and influenced the style of torii gates
- [Attraction/experience] 15:00, 1 hour(s), Todai-ji Chumon (Central Gate), The final stop of our journey is Todaiji Temple. This temple also serves as the head temple of the Kegon sect in Japan.
- [Return] 16:30, at JR Nara Station, We will return to JR Nara Station to end the tour. However, if you would like to spend the rest of your day in the city centre, please let us know at any time.
Our Favourites
Historically Nara was the capital of Japan and the seat of the Emperor during the Nara period from 710 to 794, before the capital was moved to Kyoto. This ancient capital has three registered World Heritage Sites: “Historical Properties of Ancient Nara,” “Buddhist Monuments around Horyuji Temple,” and “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.” Culturally, the method of making ink was introduced to Japan in 610. It then developed in Nara. More than 90% of Japan’s ink is produced in Nara, and the brand has been established as “Nara Sumi.”
Experience Japan’s ancient history and culture, museums displaying art and historical materials, like world heritage sites, national treasures, and important cultural properties. Discover this city with us.
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Venues
- Nara Station
