Japan · City Tour

Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Nara City

4 Hours Round trip from Nara Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Tōdai-ji and see Japan’s largest sitting Buddha
02 Explore Kasuga Taisha, a sacred shrine surrounded by nature
03 Walk through Nara Park among its famous shika deer
04 Stroll the preserved historic streets of Naramachi
05 Pass through Kōfuku-ji and see its five-storied pagoda
06 Enjoy a private guided experience in Nara over 4 hours

Discover the historic city of Nara on a private half-day tour that blends culture, spirituality, nature, and local charm. Beginning with Tōdai-ji, home to Japan’s largest sitting Buddha and one of the world’s largest wooden buildings, you’ll explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks on foot and by public transport.

Continue to Kasuga Taisha and Nara Park, where sacred sites and free-roaming deer create one of Japan’s most memorable settings. You’ll also stroll through the traditional streets of Naramachi and pass through Kōfuku-ji, making this a well-rounded introduction to the essence of Nara in just four hours.

Beginning with Tōdai-ji, home to Japan’s largest sitting Buddha and one of the world’s largest wooden buildings, you’ll explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks on foot and by public transport.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Nara

Languages English, French, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Todaiji Temple

The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.

Kasuga Taisha Great Shrine

Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.

Nara Park

Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.

Naramachi Old Town

Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.

Kofukuji Temple

We will walk through Kofukuji with its 50 meters 5 storied pagoda. Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.

The route