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Nara Day Trip from Kyoto
Nara is an ancient capital of Japan established in 710. The city is older than Kyoto.
It takes about 45 min. to get there by train. If you have a JR Pass, you can visit there without an additional train fare.
We will visit Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Nara Park where you can see a lot of deer and Kofukuji Temple with a magnificent five-story pagoda.
Meeting Point
JR Information Counter at Kyoto Station
JR Information Desk at Central Exit of Kyoto Station
Please meet me at Kyoto Station to save time.
Nara Park
The park is especially popular with kids to see deer all over the park.
You can buy crackers from a vendor to feed them.
Todaiji Temple (Entrance fee: 600yen)
The main hall is a world's largest wooden building, and it houses Great Buddha, originally created in the 8th century. It is a world heritage site.
Lunch
At your choice
Kofukuji Temple (Entrance fee to National Treasure Museum: 700yen)
Another world heritage site that includes a magnificent 5 story pagoda and National Treasure Museum of Buddhist art in Nara to Kamakura period.
Naramachi District
Traditional area in Nara. You can see a pond overlooking Kofukuji's pagoda, have a sake tasting at a sake brewery, visit an old Japanese residence, and so forth.
JR Nara Station
Go back to JR Kyoto Station.
JR Kyoto Station
Ending Point
Kyoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee only
Transportation fees for you and guide (Approx. 1,500yen round trip from Kyoto, In Nara 500yen for one day bus pass),
Entrance fees for you,
Lunch for you and guide
Tour Important Information
This tour is for 7 hours from Kyoto Station and back. Time spent in Nara is for 5 hours. Please cover guide's transportation fees as well as yours.
In Nara we will use buses to visit sites. Please note there will be a lot of walking.
If you have food allergies, please inform me.
Important message from the guide
I accept a tour request until 2 days prior to the tour date and a group of 2 persons up to 10 persons.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Kyoto 9 Hour Tour on April 14”
We recently booked Mari for a shore excursion from Osaka to Kyoto. Despite our numerous questions prior to the trip, she was always very patient in her responses. Through her thoughtful planning, our party of 6 got to experience travelling via a variety of local transportation and navigated the busy tourist areas with ease. We would not hesitate to recommend Mari and would book her again if we visited Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe (her home town) again. Thank you Mari!
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your kind review. I had such an enjoyable group and had fun myself. It was my pleasure answering your questions. I hope to see you again in the near future! Mari
“Very pleasant day in Kobe”
Mari knows Kobe well and shared a very pleasant day with us visiting the Nunobiki herb garden, Kitano Foreign Residence Area, lunch at lovely teppanyaki restaurant and a visit to the very peaceful Sorakuen Japanese Garden. Thank you for a lovely day, Hedi and Bruce.
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Thank you so much for taking time to write a Kobe tour review. I also had a wonderful time with you and Hedi. Regards, Mari
“Interesting and enjoyable day in Osaka”
Thank you very much for an interesting and enjoyable day in Osaka. We enjoyed the historical sites of Osaka castle, Shitennoji temple and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, as well as Namba and the Dotomnori markets. And your choice for lunch was excellent, thank you. We are very much looking forward to our next visit with you. All the best, Hedi and Bruce.
Mari N.
(126 reviews)Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. I was so thankful for showing your interest in our history. I’m also happy to know you enjoyed our local food! Best regards, Mari
