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Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~
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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 ②Kasuga grand shrine￥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
Linda C.
“Outstanding VIP Tour Arrangement by Michiko-san””
We urgently needed to arrange a VIP guest tour, and Michiko-san was able to accommodate even the most difficult requests. Although the payment was not completed until the day before the tour, Michiko-san kindly understood our hotel’s circumstances. Our VIP were extremely satisfied with Michiko-san’s service, and we would very much like to request her support again in the future.
Audris S.
“Fantastic guide for family!”
We had a custom half day tour with Michiko and she was not only knowledgable but really patient , thoughtful throughout our tour as it was an extremely hot day in Kyoto - > whilst we had to cover quite a bit of ground that morning. She adapted quickly and made suggestions that were very considerate and helpful for us , esp. when my children started to tire of the heat when we were visiting the Kiyomizudera temple area. We also swapped cultural stories and had a really lovely time with Michiko and time soon flew by when we ended the tour with us continuing on our feasting journey at Nishiki Market. I would thoroughly anyone to consider spending some time with Michiko if they are looking for a guide in Kyoto!
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Michiko T.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I was so happy to have a chance to guide such a sweet family like you, including two charming teenage girls. When we were visiting Kiyomizu temple, you suddenly remembered the old memory that you and your parents had visited here and scooped the clear water in this temple ground when you were around your daughters' age. The story trilled me a lot! I'm dreaming that your daughters will revisit Japan when they grow up and rediscover the land of their memories like you! Please take care and keep on your wonderful journey!
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Steve S.
“Highest Possible Rating! Above and Beyond! Outstanding!!”
My two friends and I toured Kyoto today with Michiko. She was amazingly knowledgeable, engaging, and charming. We all enjoyed her company and learned a great deal. I'm and old guy with bad knees. The sun was blazing and the going was tough, but Michiko was patient with me and more than helpful. I would not have completed the tour without her, and I will never forget her kindness. Her restaurant recommendation was equally spot on with the best food we've had on this trip. Thank you, Michiko! Steve, Jake, and Peter
Michiko T.
Thank you for the great review! It was wonderful to see how you were enjoying your trip in a joyful manner while respecting each other's interests. I was also amazed by everyone's extensive knowledge and deep insight into Japanese history, culture and products. I hope this tour has left you with beautiful impressions of Japan. See you again!
$138/ per group
More tours by Michiko T.
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Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
Asuka, the ancient political center, has been preserved. Not only historical structure such as Asuka dera, the oldest temple in Japan and "Ishibutai", mysterious huge stone tomb, but also tranquil village landscape must leave deep impression on you. "Tanada", terraced rice field, mountains and streams, old village houses will surely energize busy modern people. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful village, experience traditional Japanese natural dyeing,and visit the farmers' market.
Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
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Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
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.
Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
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Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit
In the morning, we will visit Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga grand shrine. You will have a chance to see, take photos and feed deer. After lunch, we will have a short trip to Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.
Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit
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Uji-tea plantation visit
We will visit Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.
Uji-tea plantation visit
Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Nara
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Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
(Highlights) The Great Buddha of Nara is a magnificent structure weighing some 500 tons. Originally built in 752 AD, the stature is 15.9 meters high excluding the pedestal and its face 4.8 meters long. Subsequently, it was damaged by natural disasasters, fires and wars and was repaired several times. It was completely rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1867). You will be amazed at the splendid image of the Great Buddha calmly seated on the pedestal with the look of a perfect repose and passionless calm. His right hand shows mercy and left hand, the wisdom of the universe. The building housing this huge image, The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, is the largest existing wooden structure in the world, having an area of 54 meters by 49 meters and a height of 45 meters. It was burned down by a fire twice, but was rebuilt in the Edo period. (How to enjoy) You will be amazed at how huge the Buddha image is. Immerse yourself in the solemn atmosphere it creates amid the odor of burning incense, wonder at the ancient technology and the wisdom and the devotion of people. After all, you will never end up not being deeply impressed with the aura the "Daibutsu-sama" Great Buddha emits. Everywhere around the Great Buddha Hall, in the meantime, you can enjoy mixing with tame deer which do you no harm but ask you for food, "shika-sembei", which is being sold at the nearby stalls for 150 yen a pack containing some 50 grams of the deer food. You will feel very happy feeding, stroking and hugging the cute animal whose number exceeds, perhaps, 100. (Others) The transportation fare between Kyoto and Nara on a Kintetsu train is 620 yen (plus 510 yen if you take a limited express train). The entrance fee to Todaiji temple is 600 yen.
Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
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One day tour in Nara
Highlights of the tour are feeding deers in Nara Park and overwhelmed by the great Budha, Daibutu. Tour also visits several historcal sites. As all historical sites are located in the Nara park, we will mainly walk through the park ( 5~8km ) The tour also can customized in line with the customer's interest, historical sites, cultural sites or shopping.
One day tour in Nara
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Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
Nara is the most ancient city in Japan. You can see one of the most biggest images of Buddha in Japan called"Daibutu-san", and You also see many deer roaming freely around in Nara park. We visit Kasuga-Taisya Shrine ,founded to protect the Heijyokyo, which is also the deity of Fujiwara family is enshrined.
Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
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Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
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 visit Nara Park, where you can feed deer. Also you can visit a nice sake tasting place after the tour if you like.
Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
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