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Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.
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Joined 2014
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
J.R Kyoto Central station : Kyoto Tourist Information Center located on the 2nd floor of the JRKyoto building.
Todaiji-Temple
Nara Deer Park
Kofukuji Temple (Kofukuji National Treasure Museum)
Kasuga-Taisya Shrine
Todaiji Hokke do Temple
Ending Point
J.R Kyoto Central station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
entrance fees, transportation fees, your lunch
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
At least 3 days of notice required before a booking
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 2014
About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.
Hello,I am HIROSHI YOKOYAMA. Please call me Hiro, not "hero". I have been lived in kyoto
for more than 30years. So, I am very familiar with the city of Kyoto and a unique culture
developed in Japan as well. I can offer you not only historic places like Nijo castle, Kinkakuji temple ,Kiyomizu temple etc., but also off the beaten track spots Nijo jinya house or nicknamed
"ninjya house" ,Katsura Imperial Villa etc.. I am really looking forward to seeing you .
Reviews
Ced adventures I.
“Fun and energetic guide”
Hiroshi used to be a school teacher, so he tends to be a bit strict, but in the meantime he is knowledgeable and fun. If you leave the itinerary to him you are sure to get the most out of your experience in the shortest time
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Ced adventures I. I'm very sorry I didn't reply sooner. I am grateful to you for your great reviews on May/5 one day tour in Kyoto. Thanks to tour leader's effort and tour group members' cooperation, All of you must have a delightful and happy experiences in this tour. I hope that you will visit Kyoto again in a very near future. Best regards Oct 31, 2025 Hiroshi Y.
Pietro B.
“A complete tour of Tokyo”
We have had a very satisfying day with Hiro, visiting the best temples of Kyoto. Hiro is very passionate about his job, he really loves to explain to tourists the history and secrets of his Country. The tour was interesting and his explanation is quick but detailed and not boring. He explained for hours and even with extra time to complete the agreed schedule.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Pietro I say thank you for your great reviews on one day tour in Kyoto. All of you must be surprised when you get into Sanjyu-Sangendo temple, where you felt like walking In the forest of Buddha ! After visiting at Nijyo jyo castle, you visited at Golden Pavilion temple. It was brightly shinning in the beautiful sunset. You were so lucky because you were able to watch the reflections of the Golden Pavilion ! I hope that you will have a nice trip at the rest of the day in Japan. Best regards Sep/8. Hiroshi Tokoyama
Ian B.
“Enjoyable day in Nara”
We enjoyed our day with Hiro in Nara. While Nara is known for the big Buddha and deer, the highlight for us was the Kasugataisha shrine and the visit to the Yakushiji temple. These were both wonderful places especially Yakushiji which had virtually no tourists visiting it. We would not have gone there without Hiro’s guidance.
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Ian I am grateful to you for your great reviews on tour in former ancient capital Nara and Yakushiji or Healing Buddha temple. I felt so happy to see that both of you enjoyed feeding deer food in everywhere in the huge Nara deer park ! Both of you also visited at Yakushiji temple, where you saw the East Pagoda, which is called the most beautiful Pagodas in Japan. I sincerely hope that you can discover your own peace of mind by visiting this temple. Best regards. Sep 8. Hiroshi Y.
$141/ per group
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