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Nara Park Classic Tour: Explore All Must-Sees in 3 Hours From JR Nara
4.9
62 Ratings
Nara
Join our Nara Park Classic Tour and explore all the must-see attractions in just 3 hours. Our knowledgeable guide will provide historical insights and show you the best picture spots. Don't miss out on this engaging walking tour!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nara Station - Our meeting spot is JR Nara Station. You will find our guide in front of the ticket gates. There is only one location for ticket gates at JR Nara Station. So just come out, and find our guide with a white NaraWalk flag.\nNote: If you find ticket gates at underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station which is a station about 15 min. away on foot from JR Nara Station.\n- Todai-ji Temple - We visit the Great Buddha Hall to meet the Big Buddha. The guide will tell you stories behind the Big Buddha statue and the temple. It’s a picture spot.\n- Nara Park - Our destinations, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple - it’s not wrong to say all of them are in the Nara Park. Depending on the season and speed of the group, we may add more spots from the Nara Park.\n- Kofuku-ji Temple - We usually end the tour at this temple. The five-storied pagoda is photogenic. After informing you with history, we are happy to give you direction for train stations, afternoon plans, and a lunch.\n(During June to September, when heatstroke is a concern, we may only visit Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. If the temperature permits we may go to Kofukuji Temple.)\n- Kasuga Grand Shrine - Walk the precinct with the guide and most likely you can spot deer here and there. Find out why deer are freely roaming in Nara, the difference between Shinto and Buddhism and so on.
What's Included
- Bus ride from JR Nara Station to Nara Park
- Admission included to Great Buddha Hall
What's Not Included
- Meals and Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on an informative walking tour, illuminating the prime attractions of the Nara Park area. Spare your attention from smartphones or guidebooks, and take in the captivating city. Rest assured, our guide will inform you about historical details, photogenic spots, deer encounters, and more. Expect the tour to conclude by 1 pm, leaving you ample time for independent exploration.
Please note that this is not a private experience, but a group tour involving multiple guests.
We value punctuality and do not await latecomers. In case you fail to appear on time at the designated spot, regrettably, you won’t be able to participate in the tour.
- The tour route includes steps and a gravel path where you would need to carry or need a harder push for your baby stroller.
- If you are arriving at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. We cannot meet or pick you up at Kintetsu Nara Station, since this is not a private tour. We take a bus from JR Nara Station, and we do not stop at Kintetsu Nara Station.
- The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
Location
Nara Station
*Meet your guide in front of the ticket gate at JR Nara Station. JR Nara Station has only one ticket gate. Just come out, and find a NaraWalk guide with a white flag!
*There are two "Nara Station" in Nara. Please come to JR Nara Station, not Kintetsu Nara Station.
*If you have arrived at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. This is not a private tour, and our only meeting place is JR Nara Station.
*The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Jenny_999
May 27, 2024
Harmony - We had an amazing walking tour of Nara, even in the rain. Kazu was a brilliant guide she made the tour very enjoyable. Would recomend to anyone heading to Nara.
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I8077lehannahm
May 17, 2024
Great tour guide & great group! - Reiko was so kind & amazing! Not only did we have a lovely group of people but I learnt a lot of interesting information from Reiko too!! Thank you for being so kind & thank you for a lovely day!!
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522khalill
May 8, 2024
Perfect Tour with Reiko! Real Japanese Hospitality - The Walking Tour in Nara was perfect! She is such a nice, humble and hospitable tour guide who explained to us all about the Japanese culture and hidden gems along the way. Highly recommended for anyone who needs a tour guide in Nara. Will definitely do it again!
She offered us sweets at the end and photos. It was such a pleasant day!
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Ilyak52
Apr 29, 2024
Reiko was a wonderful guide - We had a wonderful tour with Reiko Imayoshi. She made us feel so welcome in Japan, guided us through the historical centre of Nara and told us many curious things that helped us experience Japan in a more meaningful way. I loved it how she adjusted the tour to our interests, for example we spent a lot of time experiencing the fun toy museum.
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Claire_h
Apr 24, 2024
Excellent visit to all the main sites in Nara 🙂 - Setsuko was a fantastic guide. She shared so many interesting facts and information about the sites. She also took us to all the best spots and helped us with photos and recommendations for place to eat afterwards. A brilliant trip.
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Navigator66346720566
Apr 13, 2024
Amazing guides - Yumiko Yamane was an amazing guide. We spent the whole day with her and it was such a pleasure. She makes you feel at home. I really recommend her.
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Rachelsi2715vz
Apr 8, 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! - We had an excellent tour in Nara today. Reiko was very friendly and informative. I definitely recommend to everyone!!!
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Janeli806fj
Apr 2, 2024
Excellent, extremely knowledgeable and efficient half day tour of key spots in Nara. - Yoshi-san was our phenomenal tour guide who kept us moving and built in a comprehensive half day tour of Nara. Our tour group was small just myself and my daughter and one other family which was as close to a private tour for a group tour price you can get. I would have paid double for this same tour with Nara Walk. We visited Tenrui-ji temple, Tōdai-ji temple and Yoshi-san had such great detailed explanations at every stop. She was experienced and extremely prepared to answer all questions about each stop of the way including insightful facts about the deer, the various structures around the temple, the cherry blossom trees and even gave us some great tips to stop in Namba on our way back to Osaka.
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Balesh_j
Apr 1, 2024
What a wonderful tour - Motoko was our sweet and wonderful guide. She guided us through less crowded areas and explained the history and significance of each shrine and temple. Even though it was only 3 hours we never felt rushed, This tour is a must especially if you have less than half a day. We could not have done so much on our own. Motoko is really a wonderful guide
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237angusm
Apr 8, 2024
Nara Visit - Had a really good day with our excellent guide Reiko! Nara has both amazing temples and shrines but also the fn if feeding the mostly friendly deer!
Reiko was an excellent guide giving us lots of interesting information about the places we visited and being very helpful and considerate in general, even showing us the best vegetarian places to eat!
I would be happy to recommend Reiko and this tour!
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