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Exploring Nishino-Kyo, Nara

Day Trip
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There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 3 UNESCO heritages (3 temples) in this tour.


Nara Tour Guide - Masahisa M.
Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(37 reviews)
09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)

09:00 AM

At your hotel lobby

To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day

10:30 AM

Yakushi-ji Temple, started building in 680 and completed in 698

We take you to Osaka METRO station to lead Kintetsu Namba station whichever METRO station closer to your hotel. If you stay in Kyoto or Nara, we can save 30 ~ 45 min travel by train to Kintetsu Nishino-Kyo Station. 10 min walk from Nishino-Kyo station to Yakushi-Ji temple.

11:30 AM

Toshodai-ji Temple, started building in 759 and completed in 810

Toshodai-ji Temple locates 10 min walk to the north from Yakushi-ji Temple.

02:00 PM

Horyu-ji Temple, built in 607

05:00 PM

End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. Will arrive at your hotel by 16:30 or earlier if you stay in Nara.

Ending Point

At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = city of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Included:

*Guide fee, hotel pick up fee in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.

Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)

*Admission fees, tickets for the guide as might be incurred at temples, shrines or the like.

*Meals, drinks or the like for the guide during the tour

*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan

*Gratuity

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What‘s not included

Not included:

*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide.

*Tickets for Universal Studio Japan, museum or the like for the guide as might be required at private or public entertainment facilities.


Tour Important Information

A scenic tour exploring, touching and feeling the area in 7th to 8th Century in Japan, a birth district of Japan

* Construction of Yakushi-ji was started at the bequest of Emperor Tenmu, whose hope was to bring about the Empress’s recovery from

Illness in 680.

* Toshodai-ji Temple was founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin in 759 as a place for teaching the Ritsu sect of Buddhism.

* Horyu-ji temple, constructed in 607, is the world oldest wooden structure, by the Emperor of the time and Prince Shotoku.

- IMPORTANT -

Not suitable for tours with infants, children, wheelchairs and strollers.

Please be quiet and respectful in Temples, Shrines

Please remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Temples, Shrines

Please not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects

Please not to take pictures where prohibited in Temples, Shrines


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Nara Tour Reviews

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Marybeth S.

5 / 5
Apr 4, 2024

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Nara
8 hours

Great guide in Kyoto

Mike was our guide for 2 days in Kyoto. He met our cruise ship in Kobe on the morning of the first day and dropped us back off at the end of the 2nd day so we never felt like we wouldn’t be able to find our way. He worked with us to design the 2 days. We initially thought we’d spend the 2nd day in Nara but decided to stay in Kyoto. He was very knowledgeable and worked very hard to ensure we saw everything we wanted to. In addition to seeing many sights he explained a lot of Japanese culture and religion to us in a way that made the experience very enjoyable. We highly recommend him.

Marybeth S.

Marybeth Tight schedule as you had limited time in Kyoto. I'm sure Mark must be so tired from walking a long distance. Although Kyoto City is currently in a state of chaos by overtourism, I am glad that I was able to show you at least one that you could feel good old days of Kyoto. Thank again for visiting us from afar beautiful city and quick-stopover here. Thanks Masahisa

Tour of Kyoto West

Thank you again for your gracious hospitality in Kyoto. We really enjoyed the tour of Nijo-jo Castle and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Wished we had the energy to walk up the hill and enjoy the monkey park - there's always a next time. You have done a great job promoting tourism in your country and welcoming people from all over the world - please continue doing what has been successful for you. The world needs more people like you! We will always recommend you to our family and friends visiting Japan. All the very best!

Chan-seng L.

Chan-seng L Glad to meet all of your happy families again here and could show you around the Kansai region I was not able to do on your last visit. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks Masahisa

East Kyoto

We had the most wonderful experience with Mike! He was so informative and gave us lots of knowledge on each location visited. He was patient with us as we made many stops for food and pictures. He made our tour very personal and gave us a very local feel of Kyoto. We enjoyed spending the day with Mike and recommend him to everyone! Trust me if you’re in Kyoto, you must take a tour with him. He will really make your experience much better.

Yostina T.

Yostina Thanks reminding me of my days, lived in your beautiful city, Casa Roma, CN Tower, Toronto Island etc etc. Thanks again visiting us from afar and wish you all safe return home with happy memory. Thanks Masahisa

$230/ per group

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