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Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
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Joined 2025
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, Todaiji - Temple, kasura shrine. And local Conners !
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kintestu Nara Station
- It’s very easy to get to Nara from either Osaka or Kyoto. You can take the Kintetsu Line directly to Nara Station.
Kofuku-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it's five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Grand Shrine is famous for it's lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. There are approximately 3000 stone and bronze lanterns, standing as one of Japan's most historical shrines. It holds significance as the sacred grounds that inspired the presence of deer in Nara Park.
Todai-ji Temple
Todaiji Temple is famous for its Great Buddha Statue, the biggest Buddha statue in Japan. Until recently, this temple's man hall was the world's largest wooden building. It looks beautiful but once you know the history to why it was built and it's historical significance, you will be shocked!
Nara Park
Nara Park is home to thousands of wild deers. These deers are considered to be sacred because it's said that one of the 4 gods in Kasuga Shrine rode the deer to Nara. The cute thing about these deers is that they bow at you when you feed them! It's an experience that everyone should try!
Ending Point
Nara Park
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
Walking tour (no transportation fee)
Admission Ticket for guests:
- Todai-ji Temple (JPY800 / 5.4USD per person)
- Tofukuji Temple (JPY900 / 6USD per person)
- Kasura Shrine (JPY700 / 4.7USD per person)
Food and Drinks
Tour Important Information
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
-This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
-This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Several places we will visit do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka if you pay my transportation fee.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Akira F.
Hello, my name is Akira , and I am a private guide based in Kyoto. I specialize in creating customized tours that are tailored to your interests and travel style.
Kyoto is a city rich in history, culture, and hidden beauty, and I would love to share its charm with you. Whether you are interested in famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, exploring peaceful temples and gardens, or discovering local food and traditions, I will design a unique itinerary just for you.
My goal is to make your time in Kyoto not only enjoyable, but also meaningful and memorable. I look forward to guiding you and helping you experience Kyoto like a local.
Reviews
Evan K.
“Full day tour of Kyoto”
Our first of two days with Akira. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He customized the itinerary for my family and taught us all new things. This is my third time to Kyoto and he helped me discover things I never saw before.
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Akira F.
Thank you very much for your review. It was truly a pleasure to meet you in Kyoto. I believe we shared a wonderful time together exploring the city. It was my honor to be able to serve you and your family.
Evan K.
“Full day tour to Nara”
This was our second of two days with Akira and he was great both days. We traveled with our young son and Akira made sure to tailor the experience for him to enjoy. The entire experience was very enjoyable.
Akira F.
I truly enjoyed spending the day with you in Nara, especially as we explored the long and fascinating history of Todaiji Temple together. We also walked through Nara’s small paths in a gentle and safe way, which made the experience even more special. I was very happy and enjoyed our time together in Nara. Thank you very much.
Peter S.
“Great 2 days in Kyoto and Osaka”
Fuji was the most amazing tour guide!!! We spent 2 busy days in Kyoto and Osaka and learned and saw so much of the Japanese history and culture!! He was energetic, very knowledgeable and funny!! His perfect food recommendations had even our pickiest eaters trying the local fare and that is amazing in itself!!! I would definitely recommend Fuji as a tour guide for anyone and everyone heading to Japan to sightsee and soak up all Japanese!!!
Akira F.
Hi Peter, I finally had the chance to see your wonderful review, and I truly enjoyed reading your kind words. Thank you very much for your high praise. I still fondly remember the time I spent with you and you all, especially our experiences on the second day in Osaka. It was a great joy to see you all, and I could really feel how happy the boys were, enjoying the food and atmosphere of Osaka. I sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future. I also really love that photo—thank you very much for sharing it.
$185/ per group
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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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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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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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