Your Personalized Nara Adventure by Private AC Car & Guide
Nara, Japanby japan local and fun experiences
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
Experience the ancient capital of Nara in unparalleled comfort and convenience with a private, air-conditioned car and driver. This customizable full-day tour lets you effortlessly explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites at your own pace, including the colossal Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Tōdai-ji Temple and the iconic pagodas of Kōfuku-ji. Enjoy stress-free travel between locations and dedicate ample time to interacting with the friendly, free-roaming deer of Nara Park.
What's included
- Pick up from the hotel and back to the hotel
- Water
- AC Car
- Prodessional Guide
- 4 hours Tour with your local host
- Gratitues
- Alcoholic Drinks (Available to purchase)
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
1 hour
Tōdai-ji is one of Japan's most historically significant and visually striking Buddhist temples, located in Nara. It is home to the Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), which remains one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Inside, it enshrines the colossal 15-meter tall Daibutsu—a magnificent bronze statue of the Vairocana Buddha.
- 2
Nara Park
1 hour
Nara Park is a beautiful public space renowned for its over 1,200 wild sika deer that roam freely and are considered messengers of the Shinto gods. Visitors can buy special crackers (shika senbei) to feed the surprisingly tame, and sometimes "bowing," deer. The park also serves as home to several of Nara's most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Tōdai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It is a unique blend of nature, history, and animal interaction
- 3
Stop 3
30 min
Kōfuku-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most historically significant Buddhist temples, established by the powerful Fujiwara clan. It is famously recognized by its magnificent Five-Storied Pagoda, the second tallest in Japan, which serves as a symbol of Nara city.
- 4
Nigatsu-do Temple
30 min
Nigatsu-dō (Hall of the Second Month) is a key structure within the Tōdai-ji Temple complex, situated on a hillside overlooking Nara. It is famous for its large wooden balcony built on stilts (kakezukuri style), which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Nara city basin, especially beautiful at sunset.
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up from any hotel around Nara and the guide will be waiting in the lobby of the hotel
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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