Todaiji, Nara Park, & Kasuga Taisha Shrine Half Day Tour from Osaka
- Todaiji Temple is one of the world's largest wooden structures and is designated as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention
- The 500 hectares of Nara Park are home to more than a thousand sika deer
- Kasuga Taisha is a Shinto shrine of the Fujiwara family, the most powerful family clan during most of the Nara and Heian periods
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What to expect
This half day tour is a great choice to explore must-see spots in Nara. You can enjoy exploring famous temples, charming deers and the great city views. The great buddha in Todaiji temple is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Nara. It is the largest bronze statue in the world, and the height reaches 15 m. Also, you can enjoy taking pictures with the friendly and charming deers at Nara Park. Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded in 768. It is popular among tourists as a World Heritage Site. You can look around the beautiful red shrine and the pretty deers.
Reviews
We didn’t get to take the bus but the agency was nice enough to send someone to come meet us and bring us to Nara by train and meet the rest of the people there.
I had fun with the deers! The tour guide seems like a nice lady. This is worth the trip especially for a half-day tour.
Good to know
- If the minimum number of participants (10) is not met by 14 days before the selected activity date, the tour will be cancelled
- Please note that some of the buildings and Buddha statues may look different from the photos, and you may not be able to see them due to constructions
- Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the restaurant