Nara Afternoon Tour (Round Trip from Kyoto)
Overview
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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
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 25 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
At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, 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 Todaiji Museum 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
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
What To Expect
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.
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.
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
364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Nara
samirafrancescaf,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience through the city of Nara, where you are welcomed by deers! Our guide Keicy has been very gentle, available, funny and very focused on our needs. Recommended
Nara tour
Resort42468418264,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very informative, interesting and fun tour thanks to our guide KC Une visite informative, intéressante et amusante grâce à notre guide KC
The Magic of Japan
ZakR836,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Momo was so much fun and very sweet. Incredible afternoon tour. Plenty of time to explore and share incredible knowledge. Highly recommend
Nara deer and shrines.
P1199PRkarenh,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We felt well looked after on this tour, all instructions were very clear, our guide was friendly and funny, and we spent a delightful, peaceful afternoon full of deer and shrines.
Afternoon tour was the perfect length.
alisonk511,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Momo was lovely. It was a great tour. 👍 Great balance of guided tour and free time. I especially enjoyed the history and different experiences.
Fantastic Time!
chloesN4099HE,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, one of my favourite moments of our trip. Had a great time with our tour guide KC. As first time travelers we genuinely experienced no problems at all with this tour and the booking of it. Thanks again JTB tours
Amazing tour!
286lachiea,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Keicy was amazing and really engaged with the whole group and was really amazing person and made sure everyone was okay and well the whole time and his English was amazing and really helped us get more in touch with Japanese culture
the tour is very educational, amazing and our tour guide " Momo" is excellent and knowledgeable.We had so much fun!
Alejandro F,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very amazing educational tour. Great experience feeding the feeding the deers . Able to see Century old pagodas and buddhas
The Wonder of Kyoto !!!
Sightseer225844,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide MoMo was very hospitable and treat everyone with respect.. She is very knowledgeable!!!!The place we went inti has very interesting and unique history!!!
It's worth it!
Meander27229878393,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and efficient. Our guide, Momo, was very clear and explained the history and safety very well. Overall it was a good experience!
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