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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Nara Park Deer & Fushimi Inari Shrine Torii Gate Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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₱ 2,683
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【Kyoto & Nara & Uji One-Day Tour】Nara Park Cute Deer & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & World Heritage Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street & Uji River & Uji Park & Asagiri Bridge One-Day Tour
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₱ 2,949
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Kyoto Nara Day Trip | Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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![[Nara and Uji Day Trip] Byodoin Temple, The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji Natural Hot Spring Genji no Yu, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/w_500,h_313,c_fill,q_85/activities/rpumwvzsfon6ozd85j4h.jpg)
[Nara and Uji Day Trip] Byodoin Temple, The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji Natural Hot Spring Genji no Yu, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine
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₱ 2,682
Nara Kimono Rental & Photo Shoot Experience | Kimono Rental Misaki
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Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Transfers
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Private tour
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Private group
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₱ 4,723
[One-Day Tour of Three Ancient Capitals in Kansai, Japan] World Heritage Sites Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Fushimi Inari Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Adorable Deer in Nara Park & Uji Matcha Gourmet Street (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour(Optional upgrade to Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch)
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Full-Day Cultural Heritage Tour of Nara and Uji
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₱ 2,683
Osaka Nara Park and Mt. Ikoma Amusement Park Full-Day Guided Tour
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English guided
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₱ 2,682
Full-day experience at Osaka Nara Park and Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park, enjoying panoramic mountain views
English guided
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₱ 2,682
Where to stay in Tōdai-ji
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Nara Ryokan
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₱ 3,926.7
Piazza Hotel Nara
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₱ 3,180.9
Onyado Nono Nara
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₱ 4,270.2
₱ 5,930.8
Hotel Nikko Nara
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₱ 4,211.2
Novotel Nara
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₱ 4,245.6
Smile Hotel Nara
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₱ 1,147.0
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
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₱ 1,605.3
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae
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₱ 3,672.7
IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE
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₱ 3,275.7
Nara Royal Hotel
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₱ 2,686.7
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara
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₱ 4,342.5
Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
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₱ 2,029.8
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Nara Private Car Rental with Driver
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₱ 17,955
Osaka to Nara Express Train by Kintetsu
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₱ 453
One-Michelin Star Kaiseki - Musoan in Nara
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₱ 4,980
Obana - Japan Kaiseki in Nara
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₱ 882
₱ 907
Tsukumo Michelin Starred Kaiseki in Nara
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₱ 15,744
Tōdai-ji Reviews
Klook客路用户
10 Mar
Our tour guide for this trip was Wu Shifeng, and the experience was excellent! 👍
✔ The itinerary was well-planned and not rushed.
✔ Time management was excellent.
✔ The explanations were detailed and easy to understand.
The entire trip was very smooth, and we learned a lot about the local history and stories. Wu Shifeng is a very professional and dedicated guide. Highly recommended!
클룩 회원
10 Mar
Our guide, Oh Seok-bong, was incredibly kind and made the bus rides fly by, sharing fascinating facts about Japan that we never knew. During the tour, he recommended must-see places and great restaurants, and even sent us a list of Osaka's best eateries via KakaoTalk afterward. Local recommendations truly make a difference! We felt so reassured and had a wonderful time with him. If we visit Japan again, we'd love to have the same guide :)
클룩 회원
9 Mar
This was my first time doing a Kyoto tour, and I'm extremely satisfied! It was a tour that will leave many lasting memories. Our guide was incredibly kind, explained everything so well, and made it easy to understand, which I really appreciated. Unlike some other tours where guides can be a bit stiff, our guide was very friendly and even recommended nearby restaurants, which was wonderful. I feel like I learned a lot more about Japan through this tour! If I get the chance again, I'd love to meet Guide Oh Seok-bong again! It was such a fun and informative time! I highly recommend it! You won't regret this tour. Guide Oh Seok-bong, I wish you even greater success!!!
2+
ธนวันต์ ***********
9 Mar
Guide Yuri provided excellent service and recommendations. The trip was enjoyable and very worthwhile. I was very impressed.
2+
Klook User
9 Mar
one of the best tours we have been on. Our tour guide David was super insightful in providing us with the history of the area. As the old phrase goes time flies when you are having fun and it felt like the day went by so fast. We cannot recommend this tour enough, it's so good.
1+
클룩 회원
9 Mar
I booked a Kyoto tour through Klook, and our guide, Mr. Oh Seok-bong, made the entire tour so enjoyable with his excellent storytelling! He even offered to recommend restaurants in Dotonbori, and when I told him what I wanted to eat, he reeled off a list of great places. I'm absolutely thrilled with my first trip to Japan!👍🏻
Shi *******
8 Mar
Tour Guide is good. Itinerary was great too. We get to go two main places within the day. However as it was Japan emperor birthday (public holiday), hence the asumenment park is pack with people and waiting time for each ride can went up to an hours. Given 3 hours there, our child manage to only play 3 ride. We bought the unlimited ride pass without knowing the crowd situation. For those whom like to join this, to avoide their holiday.
1+
Goh ****
8 Mar
Thanks to Cool Guide Steve for his food recommendations. He was extremely helpful.
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What to know about Tōdai-ji
Discover the awe-inspiring Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, a magnificent Buddhist complex that stands as a testament to ancient architectural brilliance and spiritual devotion. Home to the world's largest bronze statue of the Vairocana Buddha, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a unique blend of history, culture, and serene beauty, making it a must-visit destination for travelers. Just an hour's express train ride from Kyoto, this magnificent temple complex promises a journey through Japan's rich history and culture.
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan
Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights
Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden)
Step into the Great Buddha Hall, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. This hall, once the largest wooden building in the world, is a testament to ancient Japanese architectural prowess.
Nandaimon Gate
Marvel at Japan’s largest temple entrance gate, the Nandaimon, with its towering wooden pillars that set the stage for the grandeur that awaits inside Tōdai-ji.
Todaiji Museum
Opened in 2011, this museum showcases rotating exhibitions of religious art and cultural treasures from the temple's vast collection.
Cultural and Historical Significance
Tōdai-ji Temple, established in 752, is a symbol of Nara's historical importance as Japan’s first fixed capital. The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its profound cultural and historical value.
Architectural Marvels
Tōdai-ji's architecture reflects the influence of Chinese Tang dynasty temples. The complex originally included two towering pagodas, a library, lecture hall, and monks' quarters. Today, visitors can still marvel at the intricate designs and historical structures that have been preserved.
Local Cuisine
Savor the local delicacy, gyumabushi, a regional variant of gyudon (beef and rice bowls), at nearby restaurants like Mimaya. For a unique twist, try deer curry, a specialty in some parts of Japan.