Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto & Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park & Kasuga
- Explore Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Meet Nara’s famous free-roaming deer
- Exclusive Kasuga Taisha Main Sanctuary Special Visit
- Learn from a licensed English-speaking guide
- Convenient departure from Kyoto or Osaka
- Travel comfortably on an air-conditioned coach year-round
What to expect
Discover Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, on a half-day tour from Kyoto or Osaka. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, visit Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to the impressive 15-meter Great Buddha and one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Walk through Nara Park, where hundreds of sacred deer roam freely and have long been regarded as messengers of the gods. Continue to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, founded in 768, and admire its historic architecture, famous lanterns, and peaceful forest setting. Combining cultural heritage, fascinating history, and memorable encounters with Nara's iconic deer, this tour offers an enriching introduction to one of Japan's most celebrated destinations.
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![[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_971/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/d9xouyslqg10ewaejmcd/NaraAfternoonTourfromKyotoOsaka:Todai-ji,NaraParkKasuga.jpg)
![[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1295,h_971/w_80,x_15,y_15,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/ylnzlwdur1ufocaysuxb/NaraAfternoonTourfromKyotoOsaka:Todai-ji,NaraParkKasuga.jpg)
![[From Osaka] Meeting Point: Hotel Granvia Osaka 1F, in front of the elevator hall](https://res.klook.com/images/fl_lossy.progressive,q_65/c_fill,w_1260,h_848/w_77,x_14,y_14,g_south_west,l_Klook_water_br_trans_yhcmh3/activities/pfensqpm0jmqeezilkwh/NaraAfternoonTourfromKyotoOsaka:Todai-ji,NaraParkKasuga.jpg)
Reviews
KC is a wonderful guide. full of knowledge about the Nara area. he guided us through do's and don'ts with the deers. going through the temple he explained what it all meant and why it is of great importance to the area and country. would recommend this tour
The afternoon Nara tour was just right and WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT !! what made it absolutely perfect was our guide Mr.Yoshisan . He deserves a raise and if you are lucky, you will get to tour with him. Also Nara is a MUST DO!
Absolutely worthwhile, a beautiful afternoon. KC was a friendly, entertaining, warm and funny host with lots of information and stories to share along the way. The tour was enough time to see everything and spend with the deer and Buddah if you so please. Highly recommend!!
short tour with 2 stops to Todai Ji and Kasuga Taisha. I would probably combine it with the Kyoto tour next time but the guide made it worthwhile!
Wonderful tour guided by the helpful Mrs Itsuka. Narrated the history of the temple and shrine clearly. Provided tips for a more enjoyful feeding of the deers. And she even sang for us in the bus on the way back - lovely singing & sharing of the story and translation for the famous furosato song.
Keicy was our tour guide and he was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and funny! The tour was for the perfect amount of time. each location was great and the deer were such a highlight!
Had a great time with Kimiyo, she gave great info about the history behind Nara and we enjoyed the tour with her. all of the sights we saw are must see
the tour was hassle free. pick up was easy and guides were good and friendly . highly recommended
Very good arrangement on transportation & knowledge tour guide!
even though it was very hot, the guide was super helpful and sweet. Would highly recommend this tour on a cooler day.
Good to know
About Initiatives for Sustainability
- This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
- This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy.
- By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
- We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
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