Meeting Point

Kintetsu Nara station

To-daiji temple, The Great Buddha hall.

Let’s enjoy the two statues at the 1,300-year-old Great South Gate, a symbol of Nara, and the Great Buddha Hall.

To stroll from Todaiji temple to Nigetsudo-hall.

From Tōdai-ji, take a peaceful stroll along the beautiful, quiet back path to your next stop — Nigatsu-dō.

Nigetsu-do hall.

To take a bus towards Kasuga-Taisha.

We can also take a walk in about 30 minuets from Nigetsu-do hall to Kasuga-shrine if you want to enjoy it.

Kasuga Taisha shrine.

We will tour this historic shrine filled with nearly 3,000 stone pagodas and lanterns

To take the bus of walk from Kasuga Taisha towards Kofukuji-temple.

If the traffic is heavy, walking might actually be a better option. It takes about 30 minutes, but you’ll be strolling through Nara Park, passing by friendly deer along the way — a fun and memorable experience!

Kofukuji-Temple.

The final stop on the tour is a temple that has been cherished by the people of Nara for over 1,300 years and is beloved as a local landmark.

Nara‘s historical downtown and local streets.

To wrap things up, I’ll guide you through a bit of shopping in Nara’s local shopping street, or help you find your way back to Kintetsu Nara Station — and that’s where we say goodbye!

Ending Point

Nara‘s historical downtown, or Kintetsu Nara Station.