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One Day Tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara
Nara was once the ancient capital of Japan. There are many historical sites, artefacts, relics, temples and shrines. There is a proof that the capital flourished in the 8th century. Nara is also rich in nature. Mountains, primitive forests and parks enhance the attraction of Nara.
This tour includes Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine, which are World Heritage Sites.
We will also visit the Nara Park which is famous for deer.
Let's enjoy the tour in Nara together !
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Osaka or Nara
- Hotel or other places
At your hotel in Nara or Osaka
You can choose any hotel or train station near your accommodation.
If you stay at a hotel in Osaka, we will start the tour earlier.
Kofukuji Temple
Kofukuji Temple is one of the World Heritage Sites in Nara.
It was designated as a place of Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara in 1998.
You can see beautiful structures such as the Central Hall, the Octagonal Halls, the Pagoda, the east hall and the pond in the temple.
You can also learn about the history of the ancient capital and Buddhism here.
Let's enjoy walking in the temple together !
The Nara Park
The Nara Park is famous for a lot of deer.
They have been regarded as messengers of God since ancient times.
They fit well with the scenery of this holy city.
Let's enjoy seeing a lot of deer while walking in a beautiful park.
The Yoshikien Garden
The garden area was a part of the Kofukuji Temple precinct before.
The garden is a landscape garden. It is a relaxing and peaceful garden.
Greeneries, stones and ponds make the garden's serene beauty.
You can see seasonal flowers there.
Let's enjoy walking in the quiet and peaceful garden.
A restaurant
There are some restaurants near the Todaiji Temple.
You can choose your favorite food restaurant. Some of them serve the traditional Japanese cuisine.
Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple is one of the World Heritage Sites in Nara.
It was designated as a place of Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara in 1998.
You can see the amazing Great Buddha, the Buddha's Hall which is the biggest wooden structure in Japan, the beautiful south gate, and magnificent scenery from the hall.
You can also enjoy the history of Nara through different structures in this temple.
Let's enjoy visiting temple structures built in different periods.
Kasuga Shrine
Kasuga Shrine is also one of the World Heritage Sites in Nara.
It was designated as a place of Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara in 1998.
The forest behind the shrine is also a world heritage site.
The forest has been preserved well as a sacred place.
This shrine has beautiful orange colored structures, hanging lanterns and 3000 stone lanterns.
The shrine's crest is a wisteria flower so we can enjoy different types of wisteria flowers in the shrine and the shrine garden in May.
The deer is a messenger of God in this shrine. The scenery of deer and lanterns is picturesque.
Let's enjoy visiting the sacred place.
At your hotel in Nara or Osaka
At your hotel or other places that you will choose.
If you stay in Osaka, we will finish the tour later.
Ending Point
At your hotel or other places
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel pick up in Nara or Osaka
Transportation and admission fees for you
Transportation fees for the guide
Lunch costs for you and the guide (approx. 1000 to 1500 JPY for each)
Tour Important Information
On this tour we'll visit three world heritage sites, a garden and a park. If you want to visit other places, please feel free to let me know. I will arrange the tour according to your request.
Also, if you want to change the meeting time, please feel free to ask me.
We'll be able to finish the tour at shopping district in Nara or Osaka if you want.
You will be able to enjoy the local food there.
This tour will show you the following;
・ The history of Nara
・The correlation between Shinto and Buddhism for Japanese people.
・The traditional and beautiful gardens
・The important role of deer in Nara
・Special foods in Nara
・Culture and rituals in Nara
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
Nara Tour Reviews
“Great guide ”
We were a family of 4 adults and 1 child. Atsuko was really accommodating and adjusted all the times considering a 4 year old. We saw what we planned and couldn't be happier.
Atsuko T.
(52 reviews)Hello Ms. Elizabeth H, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I really enjoyed showing my home town to you. It was fun to talk with you and your family. Dahlia is very cute. I am happy I could join your family trip. Please let me know if you have any chance to visit Osaka again. Thank you for joining my tour. Best regards, Atsuko
“Wonderful Day in Osaka and Nara!”
Thanks to Atsuko we had a perfect day exploring Nara and Osaka with our two kids! She picked a great Sushi Restaurant for lunch and we learned so much about the Japanese history and Culture. 100% recommendations :)
Atsuko T.
(52 reviews)Hello Ms. Anke, Thank you for your kind comment and review for me. It was great that we could visit both Nara and Osaka Castle today. I was worried if we could do this tour or not when I saw the pouring rain this morning. I really enjoyed talking with you and showing my favorite place, Nara. If you have another chance, please visit Nara again. Please say hello to everyone. Enjoy the Universal Studio tomorrow. Thank you. Best regards, Atsuko
“Great introduction to Osaka ”
Atsuko was informative and very friendly. It was a great way to start our Japan journey and experience Osaka. Atsuko was able to accommodate our dietary needs and helped us with little tips for the rest of our stay in Osaka including restaurant recommendations near our hotel (as well as ways to find our way back to the hotel). I would highly recommend booking with Atsuko for enjoyable tour. Arigatou gozaimasu!
Atsuko T.
(52 reviews)Hello Ms. Tamara, Thank you for your kind review and comment for me. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour on the 1st day of the trip in Japan. It was fun for me to talk with both of you and show some attractive places to you. Osaka has many attractive places. It was great you enjoyed your stay in Osaka. Thank you for joining my tour. Please say hello to Ayla. Best regards, Atsuko
