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Nara Day Trip Tours

Nara and Osaka in One Day

Nara

8 hours

In the morning, we will be visiting Nara, the ancient capital city of Japan before Kyoto. In the afternoon, we will move to Osaka, the vibrant center of Western Japan. You can feel two different faces of Japan, old and new in one day. Experience ancient history during the day and enjoy vibrant commercial atomosphere of the urban life in the late afternoon / early evening.

FROM$305/ per group

Toichi N.

4.98(43) reviews

Private Tour One day tour for Nara and Osaka

Nara

8 hours

In one day we visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga shrine in Nara and Osaka castle and Dootonnbori ( famous shoppingnand entertainment place) in Osaka First we visit Nara and from there we go to Osaka by train and visit Osaka castle and dootonbori district.

FROM$314/ per group

Akira M.

4.26(23) reviews

Bienvenido a Japón, y vamos a dar un paseo por Nara y Osaka

Nara

8 hours

En la zona Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara), vemos la diferencia de tres ciudades. Visitamos el templo TODAI donde podemos encontrarnos a una estatua de Budda más grande disfrutando un paseo agradable desde la estación de Nara con los ciervos !! Después del paseo, vamos a Osaka para visitar el castillo de Osaka, y luego caminamos en la avenida más popular y llena de tiendas. comidas, de todo !

FROM$264/ per group

Kazumi Y.

4.75(16) reviews

Nara tour of spacious and graceful tour spots

Nara

8 hours

This tour include Todaiji temple, Kasuga-taisha shrine, Nara park, Toshodaiji temple and Yakushiji temple. Nara is located in around 40km south of Kyoto and was the capital of Japan in Nara era (710-784) before Kyoto had become a capital from Heian era started in 794. You can feel ancient atomosphere in Nara. There are spacious and graceful view with no modern building built on their surrounding.

FROM$287/ per group

Kashima H.

4.57(53) reviews

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Nara Highlights Tours

One day trip of Nara Park

Nara

6 hours

-Nara Park is famous and known as Deer Park, and more than one thousand deer roam freely in the park.-Numerous important temples, shrines, gardens and museums are within minutes of one another within the park.-The most famous sites are Todai-ji temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine, and Kofuku-ji temple.-These temples and shrines were originally built in Nara period, 1,300 years ago.

FROM$174/ per group

Makoto Y.

4.95(59) reviews

Nara Golden Route （Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine）

Nara

8 hours

Nara was the Imperial capital of Japan between 710 and 784 A.D. The city has many places of historical interest including Nara Park, Todaiji temple, ...

FROM$269/ per group

Hideo Y.

4.44(112) reviews

Your most memorable tour in Nara (Nara deer Park, Toudaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine etc.)

Nara

6 hours

In Nara deer Park, you can feed many cute wild deers. After playing with deers, you will go to Toudaiji Temple. You can see huge buddaha statue. Next, you will go to kasuga shrine After lunch, you will viist Koufukuji Temple and you can see a five-storied pagoda. Morover, based on your request, I will take you to other spots.

FROM$264/ per group

Kazuhiko G.

4.61(109) reviews

Private Tour Half Day Walking Tour In Nara

Nara

4 hours

We visit Nara park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and Koufukuji Temple from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m.Nara was an ancient capital of Japan from 710 to 784 before the capital was moved to Kyoto.Todaiji Temple is famous for the Big statue of Budda and the Budda hall is the biggest wooden structure in the world.In Nara park you see a lot of wild deers.

FROM$188/ per group

Akira M.

4.26(23) reviews

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Nara Nature & Outdoor Tours

Nara Yoshino Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Leaves Viewing

Nara

9 hours

Mt.Yoshino is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots and furthermore one of the most popular changing colors of autumn leaves viewing sp...

FROM$278/ per group

Hideo Y.

4.44(112) reviews

Asuka Walking or Cycling Tour

Nara

5 hours

Asuka is the place where first unified state was established. It was a capital of Japan from 538 to 710. There are a lot of view point including ruins of the Imperial palace, ancient tombs, uniquely shaped stone structures throughout the area. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

FROM$70/ per person

Yuri T.

4.24(17) reviews

Walking along historical trail of Nara(1):Samurai road

Nara

4.5 hours

Walking along historical trail between Nara and Yagyu where was used to be the mecca of swordsmanship "Kenjyutu" during Edo era. As Yagyu family was a leader of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, one of the stile of Japanese swordsmanships, many samurais visited Yagu to learn the skill through the trail. You can enjoy such old trail thinking about samurai who were eager to improve the skill of swordsmanship.

FROM$161/ per person

Yasuhisa K.

5.00(2) reviews

Full-Day Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara

Nara

8 hours

Come with me, certified interpreter-guide, to discover Yoshino, in the South of Nara prefecture! Surrounded by nature and inside mountains, Yoshino is the place to visit especially during the beautiful sakura season, better between April 13~15. But even out season, Yoshino is a high place of History, mostly with the Southern Imperial Court of Japan (14th century).

FROM$220/ per group

Mouloud H.

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Nara Unique Experience Tours

In search for the birth place of the Hozoin-Ryu Sojutsu School of spearmanship

Nara

7 hours

Nara is a birth place of the Hozoin-Ryu Sojutu School of spearmanship. It was founded by Kakuzenbo Hoin In-ei who was a Buddhist monk of Kohfukuji Temple in Nara dating back 450 years.It is said that In-ei invented a spear with cross-shaped spearhead inspired by the reflection of the crescent moon on Sarusawa-ike Pond. This tour will take you to the related places to Kakuzenbo Hoin In-ei.

FROM$220/ per group

Hiroyuki F.

4.88(93) reviews

Work Shop "Wood Engraving"

Nara

3.5 hours

In this tour, you can learn the woodwork sculpture of a tradition technique handed down with landmark architectures and cultural assets in Kyoto and make a work.

FROM$259/ per group

Tj tours C.

4.30(10) reviews

Indigo dyeing experience and Yakushiji temple(World Heritage Site) in Nara

Nara

3.5 hours

I will take you to an indigo-dyeing studio in Yamatokoriyama city and help to experience it. After that you will visit Yakushiji Temple. .

FROM$94/ per person

Michiko T.

5.00(19) reviews

Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience

Nara

7 hours

First we will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' houses.Then I will take you to an traditional indigo-dyeing studio and help you to experience it.

FROM$188/ per group

Michiko T.

5.00(19) reviews

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Nara Off the Beaten Path Tours

Walking along historical trail of Nara(2):Meeting with laughing, sleeping Stone Buddha Images

Nara

4.5 hours

Nara area used to be a Capital of Japan for 80 years (Heijyoukyou;A.D.708-810).After transferring the Capital to Kyoto, Nara was remained as a center of Buddhism. Although many temples remained such as Todaiji and Kohukuji, many other temples have been established but abolished in its long history, then only stone Buddha images are remained as an evident of the history.

FROM$161/ per person

Yasuhisa K.

5.00(2) reviews

Walking along historical trail of Nara(3):Time slip to old Nara(1)

Nara

4.5 hours

Yamanobe no Michi, "Old trail along the foot of the mountain" from Miwa shrine to Kasuga shrine, has been shown in the Kojiki," Records of Ancient Matters" the Japanese oldest history book ( beginning of 8 century ). The trip is a walking about the half of the trail between Tenri and Yanagimoto JR stations visiting historical spots including shrines and ancient tombs before 6 centuries

FROM$161/ per person

Yasuhisa K.

5.00(2) reviews

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

Nara

7 hours

Asuka, the ancient political center of Japan about 1400 years ago, is located in the middle of Nara prefecture. It has been protected by law to preserve historical landscape. Unlike other parts of Japan, there are neither high-rise buildings nor large commercial complex. Instead, rice paddy field, traditional village houses, mountains and streams welcome us as they used to be. We will explore the beautiful village, experiencing traditional natural dyeing, visiting farmer's market.

FROM$188/ per person

Michiko T.

5.00(19) reviews

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Nara Art & Culture Tours

Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary

Nara

7 hours

Through this tour you will be intrigued with the charm of Buddhist statuary, which represents people's wishes and prayers. Figures of statues vary according to the development of eras from Asuka period to Muromachi period. At the same time you can

FROM$251/ per group

Yoshihisa T.

4.95(97) reviews

A traditional handcraft tour ~India ink stick~

Nara

2.5 hours

The production of India ink stick started at a monastery in Nara in 14C. Today 95% of India ink sticks are made here in Nara. In this tour, you will experience Japanese calligraphy and enjoy making your own ink stick with the guidance of a traditional craftsman. Then you will walk up one of the main streets called Sanjo street and look around other handcraft shops unique to Nara.

FROM$70/ per group

Michiko T.

5.00(19) reviews

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Nara Food & Drink Tours

IN PERSON Omiwa Shrine & Sake Tasting

Nara

10 hours

This is in NARA PREFECTURE. The oldest SHRINE in ALL OF NARA, OUTSIDE OF NARA CITY. This amazing tour gives you over 2,600 years of history, 4 Shrines, a local swimming somen noodle lunch, a local Nara sake tasting and then immersion into Japans History

FROM$335/ per group

Richard 'hawk' H.

4.90(138) reviews

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Nara Kids & Family Friendly Tours

Organic farm experience in Asuka, Nara

Nara

2.5 hours

Asuka was the ancient political center of Japan about 1400 years ago. Unlike other parts of Japan, there are neither high-rise buildings nor large commercial complex. Instead, historical remains, rice paddy field, traditional village houses, mountains and streams welcome us as they used to be. You will visit an organic farm and enjoy seasonal activities. This will be happy experience not only for adults but also kids.

FROM$70/ per group

Michiko T.

5.00(19) reviews

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