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One-day tour of Nara attractions for families in Japan｜Ikomayama Amusement Park Sunset Coaster・Nara Park Deer Feeding・Todaiji Temple・Kasuga Taisha Shrine・Mt. Wakakusa｜Depart from Osaka

Private Day Trips
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10 hours
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  • Explore the ancient city of Nara in depth. You can visit Todaiji Temple, Wakakusa Mountain to see the panoramic view of Nara, or Kasuga Taisha Shrine to experience the thousand-year-old sacred place.
  • Enjoy the Ikomayama Amusement Park and try the popular Skybike. It is exciting and fun to ride a bicycle while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Kansai.
  • Depart from downtown Osaka, easy transportation, full-service car
  • No need to check routes or change cars, suitable for travelers who don't want to drive but want to explore Nara in depth

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[Early Bird Special] Nara In-depth Day Tour

Additional Info

  • Each person can carry one piece of luggage for free (regardless of size). The excess will be charged 2,000 yen per piece and needs to be notified in the remarks.

  • Children aged 0-2 years old can be carried in the arms without occupying a seat, and children aged 3 years old and above can be carried with an adult. If you are traveling with a child who does not occupy a seat without informing us, we have the right to refuse boarding and the fare will not be refunded.

  • When the number of participants is small, in order to ensure the flexibility of the itinerary experience, we will arrange for a professional driver to serve as a guide and provide basic services.

FromR917.36Per Person

What's included in One-day tour of Nara attractions for families in Japan｜Ikomayama Amusement Park Sunset Coaster・Nara Park Deer Feeding・Todaiji Temple・Kasuga Taisha Shrine・Mt. Wakakusa｜Depart from Osaka

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Itinerary

09:00

Departure from Exit 2 of Nihonbashi Station (Namba Shinsaibashi area) Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance

Departure from Exit 2 of Nihonbashi Station (Namba Shinsaibashi area) Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance
10:00

Nara Park & Mt. Wakakusa area (about 4 hours, lunch is at your own expense)

Nara Park & Mt. Wakakusa area (about 4 hours, lunch is at your own expense)

Recommended activity: Visit Todaiji Temple (tickets at your own expense)

Recommended activity: Visit Todaiji Temple (tickets at your own expense)

Recommended activity: Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine (tickets at your own expense)

Recommended activity: Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine (tickets at your own expense)

Recommended activity: Walking on Mt. Wakakusa

Recommended activity: Walking on Mt. Wakakusa

You can choose your own restaurant around Nara Park to dine according to your personal taste

You can choose your own restaurant around Nara Park to dine according to your personal taste
15:00

Ikomayama Amusement Park, you can choose a 12-ride discount ticket: 3,500 yen/12 times/person, all park visitors can share one ticket (about 2 hours, free to move around, free admission, self-pay for rides)

Ikomayama Amusement Park, you can choose a 12-ride discount ticket: 3,500 yen/12 times/person, all park visitors can share one ticket (about 2 hours, free to move around, free admission, self-pay for rides)

Recommended experience: Aerial bicycle (Sunset roller coaster)

Recommended experience: Aerial bicycle (Sunset roller coaster)
17:00

The day's tour ends happily and we start to return. The return time is for reference only. We may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions.

18:00

Return to Osaka, the tour ends in Nihonbashi or Shinsaibashi area. Guests can choose to play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka

At the Ikomayama Amusement Park between Osaka and Nara, there is a sky bike that is called the "Hidden Sunset Coaster in Kansai"! This is not an ordinary children's amusement project - you have to pedal by yourself and move slowly along the high-altitude track. Below the car is the valley scenery, in front of the car is the Osaka Plain and Wakakusa Mountains in the distance, and on a clear day you can even see Awaji Island.
At the Ikomayama Amusement Park between Osaka and Nara, there is a sky bike that is called the "Hidden Sunset Coaster in Kansai"! This is not an ordinary children's amusement project - you have to pedal by yourself and move slowly along the high-altitude track. Below the car is the valley scenery, in front of the car is the Osaka Plain and Wakakusa Mountains in the distance, and on a clear day you can even see Awaji Island.
When the sun sets, the whole sky turns golden red, and at that moment it seems like flying through the sky - this is the origin of the "Sunset Flyer". 360° unobstructed high-altitude view The sunset period is the most dreamy, suitable for couples and photography enthusiasts. The whole process relies on physical strength, which is tense and funny, especially suitable for parents and children or friends to challenge!
When the sun sets, the whole sky turns golden red, and at that moment it seems like flying through the sky - this is the origin of the "Sunset Flyer". 360° unobstructed high-altitude view The sunset period is the most dreamy, suitable for couples and photography enthusiasts. The whole process relies on physical strength, which is tense and funny, especially suitable for parents and children or friends to challenge!
With a history of nearly 100 years, it not only has 27 exciting and interesting amusement facilities, but the most popular ones include: high-altitude monorail bicycles, panda cranes, flying towers, karts, mini golf, etc. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. Whether you want to challenge the high-altitude monorail bicycles, experience the speed of karts, or want to enjoy the romantic scenery on the observation deck, this place can meet your expectations. Admission is free, and the amusement facilities are charged individually (about 300~600 yen each). You can also buy a one-day ticket or a stored-value ticket. There are simple restaurants and shops in the park.
With a history of nearly 100 years, it not only has 27 exciting and interesting amusement facilities, but the most popular ones include: high-altitude monorail bicycles, panda cranes, flying towers, karts, mini golf, etc. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. Whether you want to challenge the high-altitude monorail bicycles, experience the speed of karts, or want to enjoy the romantic scenery on the observation deck, this place can meet your expectations. Admission is free, and the amusement facilities are charged individually (about 300~600 yen each). You can also buy a one-day ticket or a stored-value ticket. There are simple restaurants and shops in the park.
Nara Park: A thousand-year-old oasis in the ancient capital where you can swim with sika deer Located in the center of Nara, it was founded in 1880 and covers an area of more than 500 hectares. It is one of the oldest and most representative urban parks in Japan. There are more than 1,000 free-roaming sika deer living in the park, which are regarded as the messengers of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You can get close to the deer in the park and experience the fun interaction of feeding the deer senbei.
Nara Park: A thousand-year-old oasis in the ancient capital where you can swim with sika deer Located in the center of Nara, it was founded in 1880 and covers an area of more than 500 hectares. It is one of the oldest and most representative urban parks in Japan. There are more than 1,000 free-roaming sika deer living in the park, which are regarded as the messengers of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You can get close to the deer in the park and experience the fun interaction of feeding the deer senbei.
Nara Todaiji Temple was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998. Its history can be traced back to 752 AD. It is a symbol of the integration of ancient Japanese national power and Buddhism. The largest Buddha statue hall in Japan｜The Great Buddha Hall enshrines the largest bronze Buddha in Japan (Vairocana Buddha), which is 15 meters high and weighs about 500 tons. It is solemn and shocking, and awe-inspiring. The Great Buddha Hall itself is also one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Nara Todaiji Temple was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998. Its history can be traced back to 752 AD. It is a symbol of the integration of ancient Japanese national power and Buddhism. The largest Buddha statue hall in Japan｜The Great Buddha Hall enshrines the largest bronze Buddha in Japan (Vairocana Buddha), which is 15 meters high and weighs about 500 tons. It is solemn and shocking, and awe-inspiring. The Great Buddha Hall itself is also one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
【Mount Wakakusa】Mount Wakakusa is 342 meters above sea level, with a relatively gentle mountain road and the entire mountain covered with grass. Because it looks like three bamboo hats overlapping each other, it is also called "Mikasa Mountain". Mount Wakakusa is famous for the traditional Nara event "Yama Festival" held in January every year. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the entrance at the foot of the mountain to the top. From the top of the mountain, you can see the scenery of Nara such as Kofuku-ji Temple and Todai-ji Temple. From light mountaineering with "Ichijyoume" as the goal to hiking in the grassland area, to mountaineering challenges with the top of "Mieme" as the goal, and even to a walk in the vast primeval forest extending deep into the mountains, various mountaineering itineraries can be arranged according to physical strength and time.
【Mount Wakakusa】Mount Wakakusa is 342 meters above sea level, with a relatively gentle mountain road and the entire mountain covered with grass. Because it looks like three bamboo hats overlapping each other, it is also called "Mikasa Mountain". Mount Wakakusa is famous for the traditional Nara event "Yama Festival" held in January every year. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the entrance at the foot of the mountain to the top. From the top of the mountain, you can see the scenery of Nara such as Kofuku-ji Temple and Todai-ji Temple. From light mountaineering with "Ichijyoume" as the goal to hiking in the grassland area, to mountaineering challenges with the top of "Mieme" as the goal, and even to a walk in the vast primeval forest extending deep into the mountains, various mountaineering itineraries can be arranged according to physical strength and time.
【Kasuga Taisha】Nara Taisha Shrine enshrines four main gods and many gods of fortune. Kasuga Taisha was built in 768 on the orders of Emperor Koken. Japanese shrines generally enshrine only one or two gods, but Kasuga Taisha enshrines four gods, including gods from Kashima, Saga Prefecture, Katori, Chiba Prefecture, and Hiraoka, Osaka Prefecture. The shrine architecture blends perfectly with the natural environment. The bright colors of Kasuga Taisha Shrine blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment to form a picturesque scenery. The vermilion paint, white walls and cypress roofs are a contrast of different colors, which have attracted many photography enthusiasts to take pictures over the years. Before the end of the Edo period, the shrine was overhauled every 20 years.
【Kasuga Taisha】Nara Taisha Shrine enshrines four main gods and many gods of fortune. Kasuga Taisha was built in 768 on the orders of Emperor Koken. Japanese shrines generally enshrine only one or two gods, but Kasuga Taisha enshrines four gods, including gods from Kashima, Saga Prefecture, Katori, Chiba Prefecture, and Hiraoka, Osaka Prefecture. The shrine architecture blends perfectly with the natural environment. The bright colors of Kasuga Taisha Shrine blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment to form a picturesque scenery. The vermilion paint, white walls and cypress roofs are a contrast of different colors, which have attracted many photography enthusiasts to take pictures over the years. Before the end of the Edo period, the shrine was overhauled every 20 years.
Kasuga-zukuri architecture: The vermilion temple and the shrine adopt the unique "Kasuga-zukuri" style. The roof has a gentle slope and the building colors are mainly vermilion and golden yellow. It is solemn in its simplicity and is a representative of early Japanese shrine architecture.
Kasuga-zukuri architecture: The vermilion temple and the shrine adopt the unique "Kasuga-zukuri" style. The roof has a gentle slope and the building colors are mainly vermilion and golden yellow. It is solemn in its simplicity and is a representative of early Japanese shrine architecture.

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Starting from Osaka, you can easily travel to the two popular areas of Nara and Ikomayama, suitable for families, friends, and couples to participate.

First stop: In-depth exploration of Nara. You will have about 4 hours of free time. You can freely arrange to visit [Todaiji Temple], visit [Kasuga Taisha Shrine], or climb [Wakakusa Mountain] Observation Deck to overlook the panoramic view of Nara. You can also interact with sika deer in Nara Park and take a leisurely stroll to experience the style of the ancient capital.

The second stop: Ikomayama Amusement Park, located on the top of the mountain, is a place where you can freely play in the fresh air at an altitude of 642 meters. You can take the exciting and fun Skybike to enjoy the beautiful scenery from high in the sky, or choose other amusement facilities in the park to spend a happy time. The park is suitable for all ages and is a great place to relax, take photos and check in.

A day of experiencing nature, history, and entertainment is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing and fulfilling trip to the suburbs of Kansai!

Inclusions

  • Parking fee
  • Toll fee
  • Fuel cost
  • Driver
  • Transportation
  • Service charge
  • Personal expenses
  • Dining expenses
  • Attraction tickets
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • This trip is a fixed-route carpooling trip. You need to share the ride with other passengers throughout the trip. You are not allowed to park outside the attractions.
  • The stay time at each attraction has been optimized. Please strictly adhere to the time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
  • Please be sure to gather on time. If you fail to participate in the tour due to personal reasons (late/lost/physical discomfort, etc.), no refund will be given. Please note that no refund will be provided.
  • Leaving the group after the trip has started/leaving the group midway will be deemed as automatic waiver of the service and no refund will be given. The passenger will be responsible for the safety of the group during the period of leaving the group.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather. In the event of delays or partial changes, no refunds or compensation will be provided. Passengers who need to take a flight on the same day should register carefully or reserve sufficient time.
  • Traffic congestion may occur during holidays and peak periods. The driver and guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary depending on the situation. Please be mentally prepared. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  • To maintain the cleanliness of the train, please do not eat or drink in the train. If you cause any damage, you will be charged a cleaning fee based on local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment.
  • Please wear light, travel-friendly clothing and shoes for this tour.

Meet

Venues

  • Nihonbashi Station Exit 2
    Between08:45 - 09:00
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Meeting / End Points

  • Todaiji Temple

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Purchase Summary

【Travel conditions】

Travel origin and destination: Osaka and Nara

Travel days: Round trip

Transportation: Chartered bus

Bus Company: Osaka International Tourism, etc.

Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times

Accommodation facilities: None

Minimum number of people in a group: 4

Team Leader: 1

【Travel planning/implementation】

Operating company name: TuYi Group Japan Co., Ltd.

Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

License exemption number: Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Registration Travel Industry No. 2-633

Travel Industry Association Name: Full member of Japan Travel Industry Association

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Surcharge

During passenger transport service, if the interior of the vehicle is polluted or dirty due to spilling food or drinks, vomiting or other behaviors, professional cleaning is required to restore the cleanliness and hygiene of the vehicle. Since the cleaning fee is affected by many factors such as the degree of contamination, cleaning method, required cleaning materials and time, we cannot provide a fixed cleaning fee standard in advance: the actual cleaning fee will be evaluated based on the actual pollution of the vehicle and the difficulty of cleaning. During passenger transport service, if the customer's improper operation causes damage to the facilities in the vehicle, such as curtains, safety buckles, cup holders, etc., the driver will determine it after evaluating the specific situation on site.

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