Nara World Heritage PRIVATE TOUR
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Nara
- Since it’s a fully private tour, you won’t need to worry about other groups. Let the guide know where you want to go!
- Experience the impressive Kongōrikishi statues and the monumental Great Buddha, accompanied by historical and cultural lectures from a guide well-versed in Nara.
- Feed wild deer with a hands-on experience! Only here in Japan’s Nara can you feed the famous deer.
What to expect
Ideal for first-time visitors to Nara, this 3-hour fully private walking tour introduces you to both must-see landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide.
Explore Nara, dotted with historically and culturally significant temples.
In Nara, wild deer are revered as messengers of the gods, and they roam freely throughout the city. Don't miss the unique opportunity to feed these sacred creatures—it's an experience you can only have here in Japan.
This tour includes admission tickets to all shrines and the deer feeding experience. It's the most efficient way to cover Nara's historic streetscape and visit its most famous shrines and temples in just a few hours.
Todai-ji not only houses the Great Buddha but also features various other statues on display.
The guide is very knowledgeable about Todai-ji and Nara, so feel free to ask any questions!
The guide is very knowledgeable about Todai-ji and Nara, so feel free to ask any questions!
Spring is the season of cherry blossoms. Nara Park, famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, captivates people from all over the world with its full bloom.
Tōdai-ji is also renowned as a prime location for viewing autumn foliage. From September to December, the seasonal transitions bring about beautiful changes in the surrounding plant life, creating a serene and occasionally nostalgic atmosphere.
Like Kyoto, Nara is also a favorite destination among foreigners for its charming streetscape and historical ambiance.
Over 1,000 years ago, when a pandemic similar to the coronavirus outbreak spread across Japan, the Great Buddha was constructed. It is said that the pandemic subsided afterward.
When cherry blossom season arrives, Nara Park is covered in shades of pink.
The tour includes an enthusiastic guide’s commentary.
The impressive Kongōrikishi statues are displayed at the South Gate (Nandaimon).
There are very cute wild deer everywhere. These deer are used to humans, so there's no need to be afraid.
The clear, piercing blue sky and Todai-ji made for a perfect sightseeing day.Nara has relatively stable weather, making it an easy and pleasant place to visit for sightseeing.
On the left, you can see the Nandaimon, which is the gate leading to Todai-ji. On either side of the gate, there are fierce-looking wooden statues of gatekeepers.
Ukimido is a wooden structure floating on the pond, offering beautiful views of the changing scenery throughout the four seasons.
We will also take you to Kofuku-ji Temple. It has a different charm compared to Todai-ji.
It's definitely a shot you'd want to capture with your camera. It might even bring you some blessings!
The Ukimido Hall, built within a pond, exudes an atmosphere that gives the impression of floating on the water's surface.
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Good to know
- According to mythology, the god who founded Japan arrived riding a deer, and deer have been considered sacred messengers of the gods, receiving careful protection since ancient times. Even today, the deer in Nara are cherished and protected as a national natural treasure.
- Many people are astonished by the immense size and overwhelming presence of the Great Buddha of Nara. The statue's height was 15.8 meters at the time of construction and is now 14.98 meters, equivalent to about a five-story building. The width is approximately 12 meters, and it weighs 130 tons with the pedestal and 250 tons for the Buddha itself.
- The deer in Nara primarily feed on grass, but what are the ingredients of the deer crackers? The answer is wheat flour and rice bran. Considering the health of the deer, no sugar or other additives are used, making it a safe treat to give to the deer.
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