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New UNESCO Asuka Heritage and Horyu Ji Highlights Private Tour

Nara, Japanby gotcha

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

・All-Inclusive Value: Admission fees to all historic sites, an authentic local lunch, and traditional Japanese sweets are all included—no hidden on-site costs. ・Exclusive Dual-Staff Comfort: Relax in a premium van while your driver handles navigation and your dedicated guide brings ancient Japanese history to life. Visual & Archaeological Marvels: Begin early at the visually striking octagonal Kengoshizuka Tomb, followed by the immersive Kitora Tomb Experience Hall (Shishin no Yakata). ・Ancient Megaliths & Japan’s Oldest Buddha: Stand before the massive stone structure of Ishibutai Tomb and meet Japan’s oldest dated Buddha statue at Asuka-dera Temple. World Heritage Classic: ・Explore the timeless grandeur of Horyu-ji Temple, home to the world’s oldest surviving wooden structures and priceless treasures like the Kudara Kannon. ・Relaxing Tea & Sweets Break: Conclude your journey with traditional Japanese tea and seasonal sweets at a charming cafe near Horyu-ji.

What's included

  • Authentic local lunch and afternoon Japanese tea and sweets
  • Private luxury van with hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • English-speaking local guide (Separate from driver)
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kengoshizuka Tumulus

    1 hour

    Start your day at this unique octagonal burial mound, famous for its distinct cut-stone architecture and stunning visual appearance in the morning light.

  2. 2

    Kitora Tomb Hekiga Taikenkan Shijin no Yakata

    1 hour

    (New UNESCO Site) Step inside this interactive museum to discover the sacred four-guardian murals and ancient astrological ceiling charts of the 7th-to-8th-century tomb.

  3. 3

    Asuka-mura

    1 hour

    Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialties at a cozy restaurant nestled in the countryside of Asuka. *Included in price

  4. 4

    Ishibutai Tomb

    30 min

    Marvel at the impressive megalithic stone chamber of Ishibutai.

  5. 5

    Asuka-dera Temple

    30 min

    Visit Asuka-dera Temple to view the magnificent Asuka Daibutsu (Japan’s oldest Buddha).

  6. 6

    Horyu-ji Temple

    1 hour

    Travel to Horyu-ji to explore its awe-inspiring complex, including the Five-Story Pagoda, Main Hall (Kondo), and the world-renowned Kudara Kannon statue inside the Gallery of Temple Treasures. Then, unwind after walking through history with a peaceful break enjoying authentic Japanese green tea and traditional sweets near the gates of Horyu-ji.

Meeting and pickup

We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off to any hotel in the Nara, Kyoto, and Osaka areas.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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