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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a guided walking tour covering all must-sees of Nara Park area. Instead of looking down at your smartphones or guidebooks for information, look up and around to enjoy the city. Our guide is sure to tell you history, picture spots, about deer and so on. The tour usually ends around 1 pm; you have enough time to explore the city on your own afterwards.
*This tour is not a private tour. This is a group tour with other guests.
*The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour route includes steps and a gravel path where you would need to carry or need a harder push for your baby stroller.
If you are arriving at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. We cannot meet or pick you up at Kintetsu Nara Station, since this is not a private tour. We take a bus from JR Nara Station, and we do not stop at Kintetsu Nara Station.
The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
One bus ride from JR Nara Station to Nara Park area
Admission to Great Buddha Hall
Meals and Drinks
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
marylynkuverji,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
Seiko was an amazing tour guide, while walking she would point out and provide information about the activities that were taking place and how the religion was a driving factor for early Japan.
Simon A,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
This is a great guided tour through Nara and couldn’t recommend it more! The itinerary was perfectly paced, starting with the beautiful Kasuga Grand Shrine, where we saw deer peacefully roaming the grounds. Our guide Maliki shared so much history throughout the tour, especially at Todai-ji Temple—seeing the Great Buddha in person was a breathtaking experience. Nara Park was such a peaceful and scenic walk, tying together all the main attractions. Makiko was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept things engaging the whole way through. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Japan!
Linda Y,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour with Kazu. Covered the main sites in Nara, allowed for other activities. Good information about religion, history, customs and deer! And lunch recommendations. Easy communication.
dale f,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
Nice walk with yoshi our guide. Very informative. Daughter enjoyed feeding the deer. Good use of time
Melpo S,
Sep 27, 2024
- Viator
This was a wonderful experience! Kazu was fantastic at explaining the history and did so very professionally! You can choose to do this on your own, I think it’s nice to do a guided tour to learn more of the culture/ religion. I have already thanked Kazu, our guide personally, she was truly the best!!! The park in general was amazing!!! This is an absolute must when visiting Japan!!
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