Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

As soon as we pass through the shopping arcade, we will visit Kofuku-ji temple where we can see the beautiful 5 stories pagoda. After taking some good photos, we will be heading to Todai-ji temple. The huge Great Buddha statue await you in the back. Our local guide will explain some histories and interesting facts about Japanese Buddhism and temples!

After seeing the Great Buddha statue, we will enjoy viewing Nara on the Nigetsu-do temple!

On the top of Todai-ji temple, there is Nigetsu-do temple where we can enjoy the great view of Nara. After that, we will visit some traditional souvenir shops and walk toward Kasuga shrine!

Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

All ages are welcome on this tour. Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.

You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.

We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.

Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.

Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.

Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.

Lunch (Vegan menu available)

What To Expect

Kofuku-ji Temple 5 Stories Pagoda

We will be the iconic Kofuku-ji Temple, renowned for its stunning five-story pagoda. This ornately carved pagoda was built by the Fujiwara clan in 730. Today it is an iconic historical landmark of Nara.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Todai-ji Temple

Explore Todaiji Temple Main Hall and Nandaimon. As you approach, you will be greeted by two imposing guardian statues called Kongorikishi. Beyond them is the Great Buddha, a sight that never ceases to fascinate visitors. During this tour, your local guide will share fascinating stories and interesting insights into Japanese Buddhism and the significance of historical temples!

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Regular Menu

Vegetarian Course

Vegetarian Course: ※Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet. If you have any food allergies, please mention in your special note.

Reviews

4.93

909 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

868

Great Guide
Siobon I,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shin was a great guide! He was very welcoming and funny that made our tour so much better! Yummy food we wouldn’t have tried otherwise!
Narra Sightseeing
4christoj,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Megu was a kind and knowledgeable guide. This tour covered some important temples and shrines near Nara park. I recommend this tour
Good walking tour of Nara
Noyal S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us on a tour of Nara It was overall a nice tour that got us introduced and acquainted with Nara history and key places
Excellent personalized tour of Nara
610bertrandw,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour, very interesting and well organized by the guide. The guide was attentive, friendly and humorous. the guide respected the rhythm of the small group, he took several photos of us that he shared with the group at the end.
Nara
Q9278OZvanessab,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visiting Nara was amazing! Our guide Shin was so nice and easy to talk to. He did a great job at giving us the history of the area while letting us enjoy it as well
Nara knowledge from a local who lives her city.
Kim R,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Megume was an amazing guide. Informative, knowledgeable and taught us about the different temples, shrines and culture. We were very lucky to be the only 2 people on the tour. Megu was very friendly, kind and considerate. She even walked us back to our station so we didn’t get lost. We covered a lot of ground and talked about our different experiences. It was a most enjoyable and rewarding day. Thank you! Kim Reardon and Mary Reardon.
Shin was awesome
52sanjb,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shin was an excellent tour guide. We really appreciated his insight into the local monuments and traditions. We are looking forward to returning
Authentic, interesting and fun
JanineM270,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Megu was born and raised in Nara. She knows so much of the history. Enjoy this beautiful area while walking the path of centuries.
Nara tour
Susan P,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shin was an engaging and thoughtful local host. He was very knowledgeable and a great photographer. The lunch was delicious and the deer were amazing. Thank you for the memorable day.
Excellent tour with friendly guides
Amir I,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lot of fun, the guides were accommodating, informative and funny. Highly recommend it to anyone wants to visit Nara.

From ¥14,900