Nara City, Nara Park, Temples & Shrines One Day Tour

Nara Park
  • Nara remains full of cultural treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples
  • Todaiji is the largest wooden building in the world, and it houses the largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan
  • You can walk to the summit of Mount Wakakusa and see the panoramic view of Nara city
  • Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred sites in all of Japan
  • Nara Park is home to more than a thousand sika deer
  • Naramachi is a shopping district with a traditional looks, located at the south of Kofuku-ji temple

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What to expect

Join us on a walking tour through Nara’s rich history and stunning landscapes. Start at the Nara Prefectoral Government Office's rooftop for panoramic views of the city, mountains, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, and Todaiji Temple. Visit the awe-inspiring Todaiji Temple, home to the world’s largest wooden building and Japan’s largest Buddha statue. Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine and its sacred deer, a symbol of Japan's ancient gods. Stroll through Nara Park, where you'll meet 1,400 friendly deer. Discover Naramachi, the historic town with traditional Meiji-era architecture, and end at Kofukuji Temple, with its towering 5-story pagoda. A day of history, culture, and beauty awaits!

Kofukuji
With a history of more than 1,300 years, Kohfukuji is one of Japan's oldest and most famous Buddhist temples
Todaiji
Todaiji was once one of Japan's Seven Great Temples and houses the world's largest bronze Buddha
great buddha
Kasuga Taisha
Kasuga Taisha is the shrine of the Fujiwara family
Naramachi
Naramachi is the former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional buildings are preserved and open to the public

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Review for: Private Nara city 1-day tour

The whole trip was a really good experience and we got to know a lot of Nara. You have to walk a lot, but it is worth it.

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