• Kyoto - Depart from Kyoto

• Gyoki Statue with a Fountain - Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue

• Nara Park - From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.

• Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) - This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.

• Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.

• Naramachi - Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.

• Kyoto - Travel back to Kyoto

• Kofuku-ji - xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.

• English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees for Todaiji Temple and Katsuga Shrine
• Snacks

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
• Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
• Personal expenses

Embark on a full-day journey to the enchanting city of Nara, conveniently accessible by train from Kyoto. Discover the city’s cultural and historical treasures with insights from your knowledgeable guide. Encounter the gentle, free-roaming deer in Nara Park. Explore Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the magnificent Great Buddha. Enjoy the scenic beauty at Kasuga Taisha shrine. Wander through the streets of Naramachi and admire the well-preserved traditional merchant houses.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.