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A deer grazing in a park with autumn leaves on the ground. 1
A large Buddha statue with a serene expression, set against a backdrop of traditional wooden architecture and intricate carvings. 2
A traditional building with a curved roof and a group of people in front of it. 3
A temple with traditional architecture and a group of people posing in front of it. 4
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Nara Essentials Private Tour: Big Buddha, Sacred Deer, and Local Culture

By Japan tours agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$261 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the must-see sights of Nara with a local guide
  • Admission ticket to Tōdai-ji included and encounter with the Great Buddha
  • Stroll among the deer and feed them with their traditional cookies
  • Visit the sacred forest and the free zones of Kasuga Taisha
  • Explore the traditional streets of the historic Naramachi district

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市西御門町 東向中町29 | We'll meet in front of Kintetsu Nara station. We will send you a photo of the exact meeting point before the sightseeing tour.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

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Private Nara Essentials: Big Buddha, Sacred Deer and Local Culture

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
NZ$261.04 x 1 AdultNZ$261.04
Total
Price is NZ$261.04
Until Sun, 26 Jul

Private Nara Essentials: Big Buddha, Sacred Deer and Local Culture

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
NZ$274.78 x 1 AdultNZ$274.78
Total
Price is NZ$274.78
Until Sun, 26 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up on foot at the hotel, if located in central Nara, or at JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara station.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    You will be escorted on foot to the station or an agreed-upon point at the end of the sightseeing tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Spanish- or English-speaking tour guide, depending on the language selected.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private and exclusive sightseeing tour; there will be no other participants in the group.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission ticket to the Great Buddha Hall at the Tōdai-ji Temple.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Biscuits to feed the deer (shika senbei).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local recommendations for restaurants, shops, and instagrammable spots.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basic help with taking photos during the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible itinerary, adapted to the pace and interests of the group.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from Nara.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bus, train, or taxi tickets during the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, meals, and drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees not mentioned in "what's included".
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Professional photographer.

What you can expect

We'll start at the Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks. Admission ticket to the Great Hall of the Buddha is included. Inside, we'll see the impressive bronze statue of the Great Buddha and learn about the importance of Nara as the ancient capital of Japan.

Afterwards, we'll stroll through Nara Park, where sika deer live in the wild and are part of the city's identity. You can get up close to them and feed them with the traditional deer biscuits included in the sightseeing tour. You'll also have time to take photos and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Next, we'll walk through the sacred forest that leads to Kasuga Taisha. We'll visit the free-admission areas of the shrine, surrounded by numerous stone and bronze lanterns, while the tour guide explains its history and spiritual significance.

Finally, we'll head to the historic Naramachi district. You can stop for lunch at a local restaurant if you wish. Lunch is not included. Afterwards, we'll stroll through its traditional streets, where old merchant houses, small shops, and the atmosphere of Japan from another era are preserved.

At the end of the sightseeing tour, your tour guide can accompany you on foot to the station or to an agreed-upon location in city centre Nara.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市西御門町 東向中町29 | We'll meet in front of Kintetsu Nara station. We will send you a photo of the exact meeting point before the sightseeing tour.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan