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Nara Private Tour - Great Buddha Hall in Todaiji Temple
Great Buddha Hall in Todaiji Temple
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Kasuga-Taisha Shrine, Home of deer
Nara Private Tour - Deer in Nara Park, they are the divine messengers of Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Deer in Nara Park, they are the divine messengers of Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Nara Private Tour - Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple
Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple
Nara Private Tour - The Great Buddha, Buddha vairocana, shining light of the universe
The Great Buddha, Buddha vairocana, shining light of the universe
Nara Private Tour - The Nandai-Mon Gate, the entrance of Todaiji temple
The Nandai-Mon Gate, the entrance of Todaiji temple
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Try to taste Matcha ,Gyokuro and Sencha
Nara Private Tour - Uji Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
Uji Byodo-in Phoenix Hall

Full-Day Nara Deear Park and Uji Green Tea Town Tour from Kyoto

Day Trip
Nara Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
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(74 reviews)
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On this tour, we will visit Nara and Uji Green tea Town.

Nara was established as the first permanent Japan's capital in the year 710. There are a lot of historical sites, such as Todaiji Great Buddha Hall, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple and so on. Nara"deer"park is also one of must-see areas. On our way back to Kyoto, we will hop off at JR Uji Station and visit the Green Tea Town of Uji. If you have time to spare, taste the finest green tea.

Itinerary

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08:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto station or your hotel in Kyoto city

09:00 AM

JR Kyoto Station

Meet you at Kyoto station or at your hotel

10:30 AM

Todaiji Great Buddha Hall via Kofukuji and Nara Park

We are heading to Todaiji Temple,walking through Nara deer park. Todaiji temple has the Great Buddha Hall "Daibutsu-Den" the world biggest wooden architecture, and it also houses the world biggest bronze statue of Buddha cast in the 8th century. Nara"deer"park is also one of must-sees. there are a lot of deer roaming around the park. They are said to be messengers of the deities. They will bow to you to get a cracker. Let's feed them deer crackers.

11:30 AM

Todaiji Nigatsu -do Hall

One of the oldest wooden halls in Todaiji temple complex. On the way to the Nigatsu-do hall, you may feel an atmosphere as if you traveled to the past. It's also a location where many historical dramas have been filmed. Experience it for yourself!

01:00 PM

Naramachi Old Town (Enjoy shopping and eating)

Let's have lunch at a restaurant in Naramachi. What would you like to have? How about Nara's specialty food, Nyumen noodle or Kakinoha-Sushi (=Pressed Sushi wrapped in persimmon leaf).

03:00 PM

JR Uji station to Phoenix Hall

In Uji Green tea Town, you have a chance to see the Byodo-in Phoenix hall, built about one thousand years ago. If you have spend, you can tray to taste the finest green tea.

04:00 PM

Ending point

JR Kyoto station or downtown Kyoto

Ending Point

16:00 JR Kyoto station or downtown Kyoto

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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Guiding fee

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Total amount of cash you may need: approximately 5000 yen per person(Transportation fees:about 2000 yen , lunch: about 1500 yen , admission fees: 1500 yen, other personal expenses)

Tour Important Information

In this tour, we would take Kintetsu limited Express train or JR train from Kyoto to Nara. If you have "JR Rail Pass", you can take JR train for free. And then we will basically walk around Nara park and surrounding area. It would be advisable to use a taxi appropriately to save time.

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I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

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Nara Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(74 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

Great day in Osaka

Koichi met us at our hotel, showed us how to use the train, shortened the lines and managed the crowds for us on a great day in Osaka. He was friendly, funny and well-informed. I highly recommend him for a tour of Osaka

Eileen E.

Koichi W.

Hi! Eileen san. Thank you for giving me such a nice review and good rating. It was a short time but I was able to share a wonderful time with you. If you have a chance to come to Japan, I hope to see you again. Arigato-gozaimasu!! Koichi

The Kobe King

If you want a guide that knows his way around Kobe then Koichi is your man.From the use of the rail system and bullet train he took us to so many interesting places. He always made sure we were well looked after and also took us for a great Japanese lunch nothing is to much trouble for Mr Koichi. I would highly recommend that you use Koichi as your guide if you want to learn a lot about Kobe.

Norman B.

Koichi W.

Hi! Norman san, Thank you for giving me such a wonderful comment and high rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I hope to see you in the near future. I miss you. Please come again (#^.^#)

fantastic!

We were a group of 4. We spent 4-half days with Koichi. It was a fabulous time and experience. Koichi is knowledgeable, easy going, flexible and funny. We toured various areas around Kyoto/Osaka. Initially we hired Koichi for 3 days but the experience was so positive that we added in another day and we hiked to a non tourist area with him. I must add in that Koichi captured so many amazing photos of us too. He really is a man of many talents-history buff, foodie, hiker, photographer. We will visit Japan again and meet up with Koichi again!

Raisy M.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you for giving me such a heartwarming comment and nice rating. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. Your message motivates me for the next tour. I hope to see you again in the near future. I would also like to visit Osaka's foodie’s town with you. Koichi

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