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Nara Afternoon Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 40 minutes

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Visit two World Heritage Sites in Nara—Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine—as well as Nara Park on this half-day afternoon course. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. The intensity of Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha statue is absolutely stunning. Get to see wild deer, a rarity in Japan and elsewhere in the world, while walking through Nara Park. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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 poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.

The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 15 min one-way).

Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.

Until Dec. 2024, the tour will visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine but will not enter areas requiring admission. From Jan. 2025, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Manyo Botanical Garden will be visited instead.

Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.

Seats may not be designated.

Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee

Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Entrance to Treasures Hall and Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine

Lunch and drink

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Todai-ji Temple

A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included
2

Kasuga Grand Shrine

[From January 2025] This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From January 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Meeting point: KYOTO AVANTI

Meet by 1:20pm KYOTO AVANTI: Please come to the meeting point by 1:20pm. The tour will depart at 1:30PM.

Reviews

4.33

351 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The Shrines of Nara

    Kenneth H,

    Oct 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This afternoon tour concentrates on the two most important shrines of Nara, the first imperial capital built to match Tang Chang’an. The highlights are the colossal bronze statue of Buddha in the impressive Todaije and the deer (1,300 strong) wandering the sanctuaries. Great fun to feed the deer rice cakes. I recommend those challenged in walking to arrange a taxi for a modest fee from the bus terminal to Todaije & back. It is a long walk. Still recommended tour.

  • Nara half-day tour review

    marina b,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was well organized and moved in a good pace. The guide Yuki was very informative and knowledgable. The bus was very comfortable. We really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend it. .

  • Wonderful tour guide

    Jill D,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tour to Nara. Our tour guide , Eksico? Was absolutely fantastic, making our tour so interesting. Would definitely recommend, rather than trying to visit the area on your own.

  • Our tour guide Miyuki was...

    Charles H,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Our tour guide Miyuki was nice and the tour hit all of the stops promised. However, our tour group was too large for my liking and the tour felt a bit rushed. Also, the walk from the bus parking lot to/from the Big Buddha was pretty long.

  • Visiting Nara with Kimny

    VilmaVicente,

    Oct 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was great, educational, entertaining and spiritual. The Park itself with the deer, so tamed and friendly, bowing for treats! The different shrines and the Budah! Our guide was so nice and informative. Altogether a great experience!

From ¥14,500

4.33
351 reviews
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