Buggy or E-Trike Nara World-Heritage Tour
Overview
Want a unique way to feel the full depth of Japan's history and heritage? Join us on a tour of Nara driving an electric trike or buggy! We'll cruise around country roads in Ikaruga, which has a history of about 1400 years, and is home to some of Nara's World Heritage Sites!
Highlights
- Ride colorful buggies and trikes and feel the history and four seasons of Nara!
- Staff will guide you to the best photo spots that only locals know about!
- Easy access by train, about 40 minutes from JR Osaka Station and 10 minutes from JR Nara!
- Anyone with an International Driving Permit can join!
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each booking!
Key Information
Important Information
• You need an International Driving Permit, or other license valid for driving in Japan • Please bring your passport as well • The buggy and trike are single seaters; you cannot ride with a child or someone who does not have a license • The tour is held even in case of rain (except typhoons) About required drivers license: • All drivers must bring a driver's license valid under the 1949 Geneva Convention, and a hard copy of the appropriate International Driving Permit (or other license/permit valid in Japan such as SOFA or Japanese license) • Please ensure you have the required license/permit before booking, as no refunds will be given to drivers lacking the required documents • For full details on eligible licenses and required documents for driving in Japan, please click here • Note: you cannot drive with a license from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia
Description
Join us on a tour around Ikaruga in Nara driving an electric trike or buggy!
On this unique driving tour in Nara we will explore historical spots and places in Ikaruga, such as Horyu-ji Temple which is the first World Heritage Site in Japan, and Horin-ji Temple — related to the semi-legendary Prince Shotoku.
The buggy is 50cc and is an open type; a trike is an electric three-wheeled bike.
Meeting Place and Time You can choose from the following: • Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru: 10:00, 12:30, or 15:00 • JR Horyuji Station, North Exit: 9:45, 12:15, or 14:45
