Nara Personalized Half Day Tour with a Local Guide
Nara, Japanby The Washoku Club Culture and Food Tours
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
You can feel the history of Japan, such as temples and buildings registered as World Heritage Sites! Accompanied by a local tour guide who is familiar with Nara. you will have the chance to visit Todaiji Temple, one of Japan’s representative temples, attracts many tourists from overseas every year. It is also famous for enshrining the statue of Todaiji Rushana Buddha, known as the Great Buddha of Nara.
What's included
- 4 Hours Walking Tour with a local Guide
- Snacks&desserts
- Soft Drinks&Water
- Alcoholic Drinks ( Available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Todai-ji Temple
45 min
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty.
- 2
Nara Park
45 min
Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. Established in 1880, it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Administratively, the park is under the control of Nara Prefecture
- 3
Heijo Palace Museum
1 hour
The capital Heijo-kyo was built at the site of present-day Nara city about 1,300 years ago. A series of laws known as the Ritsuryo codes had been completed to provide a legal framework for the nation, and Tempyo culture flourished in and around the city. For the 74 years of what is known as the Nara period, the city stood at the center of Japanese political and cultural life. In the center of Heijo-kyo were located the Daigokuden (Imperial Audience Hall) and Chodo-in, which were used for political and ceremonial purposes, as well as the emperor’s palace and the government agencies that governed the city.
- 4
Stop 4
1 hour
Hōryū-ji (Japanese: 法隆寺, Hepburn: Temple of the Flourishing Dharma) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving as both a seminary and monastery.
Meeting and pickup
A guide with a flag will be waiting in the area for the guest
End point
A guide with a flag will be waiting in the area for the guest
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- DISCLAIMER: Alcoholic beverage is only allowed for travelers 21 years old and up
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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