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A traditional Japanese torii gate with moss-covered stone pillars in a forested area. 1
A traditional Japanese building with cherry blossoms in the foreground. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof and wooden beams. 3
A deer standing on stone steps with moss-covered pillars and Japanese inscriptions. 4
A row of stone lanterns with moss, a deer, and a forested background. 5
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The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 22m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Leave the modern world behind and step into a realm where nature and the divine intertwine. This immersive walking tour guides you along the ancient, lantern-lined forest approach to Kasuga Taisha. Discover the hidden language of moss and stone, uncover the political secrets behind the sacred architecture, and experience a profound sensory transition from the bustling city of Nara into the quiet, purifying heart of a 1,300-year-old Shinto sanctuary.

    • A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 82 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and Sensory & Emotional Cities
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Ichi No Torii Gate
    • Noboriojicho, Nara, Japon
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ichi no Torii of Kasuga Taisha
    • Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara, Japan

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Podcast Tour Nara The Thousand Lights of Kasuga Taisha in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 22 minutes1h 22m
    1h 22m
  • Opening hours: Wed 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.99
NZ$9.59 x 1 AdultNZ$9.59
Total
The previous price was NZ$11.99 and current price is NZ$9.59
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ichi No Torii Gate

  • 10m
The grand first gate marking the boundary between the secular city of Nara and the sacred forest.

Nara Park

  • 10m
A vast, ancient meadow where sacred deer roam, introducing the animistic roots of Shinto.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

  • 10m
The second gate featuring a unique deer-shaped purification font, marking the inner threshold.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

  • 10m
An intimate sub-shrine revealing the tension between political power and grassroots devotion.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

  • 10m
The striking vermilion South Gate, marking the architectural and spiritual shift into the highly controlled inner sanctum.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

  • 10m
The climax of the tour, featuring hundreds of bronze hanging lanterns that symbolise eternal devotion and feudal power.

Location

Activity location

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    Ichi No Torii Gate
    • Noboriojicho, Nara, Japon
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ichi no Torii of Kasuga Taisha
    • Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara, Japan

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