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Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~
Joined 2017
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' townscape.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at Kintetsu or JR Nara station
Todaiji temple (World Heritage)
Nara was an ancient capital of Japan(710~794), and the terminal destination of Silk Road, a trading road connecting the West and the East. Influenced by international culture, a great number of treasures, including historical structures, Buddhist statues and artifacts, miraculously remain here.
Especially, the quality of Buddhist statues is marvelous! For example, Nio-zo, A pair of statues of Guardian Deities in Todaiji temple has a lot in common with Statue of David by Michelangelo. I will guide you to see such world-class masterpieces.
Kofukuji temple (World Heritage)
Kasuga Grand shrine (World Heritage)
Nara-machi (old merchants' town)
I will take you to Nara-machi, an old merchants' town. We will drop by shops of local special products, such as hemp cloth, tea, Indian ink stick, sake(rice wine).
Ending Point
ar Kintetsu or JR Nara Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee (18500JPY),
guide transportation fee from home to Nara (2000JPY)
your transportation fee on the tour (￥210～￥500）, lunch, entrance fee（①Todaiji temple ￥800 ②National Treasure Hall in Kofukuji temple ￥700 ）
Tour Important Information
This is basically a walking tour. So I recommend wearing shoes that are easy to walk in. If you have difficulty in walking, please let me know.
You are supposed to pay in cash for entrance fees at temples and shrines.I would like you to prepare some cash.
Important message from the supplier
The price of the tour includes the guide fee and the guide's transportation fee between home and the travel city.
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
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Michiko T.
Hi, I'm Michiko.
I'm a national certified English tour guide.Since I was born and raised in Nara, I'm familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions of Nara, and neighboring city, Kyoto.
Nara and Kyoto, old capitals of Japan, retain time honoured structures and art works. What is more, beautiful gardens and picturesque landscapes are always waiting for you!
I'm also a traveler who especially love to explore local foods and crafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
I'll try to guide you with best hospitality. When you have a chance to visit Nara,Kyoto and Osaka, please contact me anytime and join my tour!
I will be looking forward to seeing you.See you soon!
Reviews
“Tour of Nara”
Michiko helped us, before and after the tour, with our train ride, train station. She is very knowledgeable and professional as well as having great personality. Explain in detail of what we are visiting. It has been our great experience and enjoyable day in Nara. Thank you for choosing her for us
Michiko T.
(55 reviews)Thanks for your wonderful review. I also had a pleasant time visiting the highlights of Nara with such a sweet couple like you. I was impressed that you enjoyed yourself experiencing different places and cultures, and that both of you walked hand in hand, supporting each other throughout the tour. I hope you'll take care of yourself and have wonderful travels from now on, too!
“Kyoto autumn tour”
Michiko was lovely, her communication prior to the tour was excellent, she met us at our hotel on time and we set off early to avoid the crowds, Michiko took us to some places that we would never have found without her which we loved, she was happy to change things around as the day went on and was very informative along the way, we really enjoyed our time with Michiko and could not recommend her highly enough, thank you Michiko ️!!
Michiko T.
(55 reviews)Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It was also a wonderful experience for me to spend an autumn day in Kyoto with such a relaxed, generous and open minded couple. It was truly relaxing hiking on Monkey Mountain and walking through the old preserved areas with few tourists. Most of all, your stories about your lovely family and life were fascinating! I hope you enjoy your trip and witness the beautiful changing of the seasons in Japan!
“Excellent Osaka Highlights Tour”
We had a very short time in Osaka and wanted to see some of the major sights. Michiko took us to 3 sights & we had lunch at a very good tempura restaurant she selected. She also accomodated my husband’s mobility issues. We would not have been able to do as much as we did without her. She is a great guide, kind, & excellent communicator. I highly recommend her!
Michiko T.
(55 reviews)Thanks for the wonderful review! I also had a great time visiting highlights of Osaka with such a nice couple like you. I was impressed with your attitude of enjoying diverse culture and history around the world. Your story also made me want to go on a cruise ship trip! I hope to see you again!
$132/ per group
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