Private Nara Comprehensive Tour with a Local Guide (6 Hours)
Overview
Explore Nara with a fully customizable tour tailored to your preferences. Nestled near Kyoto and Osaka, Nara's array of traditional sites makes it an ideal day trip destination from its larger neighbors. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel or chosen location — even start in Kyoto or Osaka — and craft your perfect itinerary based on your unique interests!
Highlights
- Get to know Nara through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide and glean valuable advice
- See the main tourist sights you’re dying to see, and discover unknown areas
- Private and customizable walking tour: make the experience all your own
- Benefit from your guide’s familiarity with the area that interests you
- Get lots of valuable advice from your guide about other things to do in the city
Key Information
Important Information
- Tours are fully personalised so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost
- If you would like to include a visit to an attraction, you will need to cover the entrance cost for the local guide
- As this is a walking tour it is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- After booking, our team will contact you to give you your guide's number and confirm the meeting point
Description
Start your tour at the agreed meeting point, setting the stage for an enriching experience. Start by visiting Kofuku-Ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in history. Uncover designated National Treasures within its premises, including the remarkable Buddhist sculpture, the Statue of Ashura.
Proceed to Todai-Ji Temple, Nara's iconic World Heritage Site. Marvel at the Kongo Rikishi statue at Nandaimon Gate and behold Japan's largest Great Buddha statue. Take a leisurely stroll through Nara Park, renowned for its population of wild deer. Immerse yourself in the lush natural surroundings of Nara, and engage in the popular activity of feeding the deer within the park.
Then, explore Kasuga Taisha Temple, another distinguished World Heritage Site featuring an impressive red main shrine. Delve into the Kasuga-Taisha National Treasure Hall, housing valuable works of Buddhist art, to complete your exploration of Nara's cultural and historical treasures.
