Day 01
Nara Heritage Walk with Deer, Temples, and Old Town
- Meet your guide at your hotel in Osaka City and travel by train from Osaka Station or Namba Station to Nara, enjoying a comfortable journey of approximately one hour.
- Explore Nara Park, home to around 1,500 freely roaming deer, and enjoy time to observe and feed them.
- Visit Tōdai-ji and admire its impressive halls, including the Great Buddha Hall.
- Discover Nigatsudō Hall and enjoy stunning panoramic views over the Nara Basin.
- Explore Sangatsudō Hall, recognised as the oldest building within the Tōdai-ji Temple grounds.
- Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, such as a popular Nara ramen spot or another recommended venue based on your preferences.
- Visit Ukimidō, the serene floating pavilion set over the pond.
- Walk through Kasuga Taisha, a UNESCO World Heritage shrine famous for its rows of stone and bronze lanterns.
- Explore Naramachi, the charming old merchant district with traditional wooden houses and quiet lanes.
- Visit a traditional renovated house museum, a sake brewery, or both, depending on your interests and time.
- Stop at Nakatanidō to taste freshly made mochi, or enjoy other traditional Japanese sweets if it is closed.
- Return by train to Osaka and conclude the tour at Osaka Station, Namba Station, or another preferred location.
