Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
Overview
5 hours 30 minutes
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Step into Japan's first capital and discover Nara's timeless charm through its World Heritage sites, friendly deer, hands-on traditions, and authentic flavors. This small-group tour includes a short furoshiki wrapping workshop — take home your own cloth.
Explore must-see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple and KasugaTaisha Shrine.
・Meet and interact with Nara's famous free-roaming deer in Nara Park
・Join a hands-on furoshiki wrapping workshop and take home your own furoshiki
・Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring freshly cooked rice and seasonal vegetables from Nara
・Small-group tour for a more personal and relaxed experience
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Nara, Japan. It was built in 768 and is known for its many bronze and stone lanterns, which are lit during special festivals. The shrine is surrounded by a beautiful forest and deer, which are considered sacred. Kasuga Taisha is an important cultural and historical site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara.
Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine
Tamukeyama Hachimangu is a small Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. It was built in 749 to protect the nearby Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it is a peaceful place with historical importance.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting
an English-speaking local guide
Furoshiki wrapping experience (Depends on your option.)
Japanese traditional lunch. Depends on the option, and wednesday is not included.
Bus fee
Options
3H WITHOUT Furoshiki, Lunch
Duration: 3 hours: This option is only go to the Highlight of Nara such as Todaiji temple. Furoshiki experaience, Lunch are NOT included.
5.5H WITH Furosihiki & lunch
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very wonderful trip!
panoyt2025,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went there when it was raining. At first, I thought it wouldn't be fun because I personally don't really like the rain, but the guide made it a lot better. I’ve been traveled around Japan a lot (with guides) and this trip is one of the best I’ve had experienced! And for Nara, it’s beautiful as always :-)
Wonderful Nara Tour
aurelliaw,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience exploring Nara while gaining a deeper understanding of its history and culture. Yoshimi-san was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions clearly and thoughtfully. The route was very well planned, allowing us to enjoy many different perspectives of Nara. The tempura don for lunch was delicious; honestly one of the best tempura meals I’ve ever had. All the ingredients were fresh, and the staff took great care to ensure everything was served perfectly. We also had the opportunity to join a furoshiki class, and received a meaningful souvenir at the end. The explanation of how to use furoshiki was very practical and useful for everyday life. Finally, we enjoyed strolling around Naramachi, the beautiful old town, even got to experience entering one of the machiya in town. The souvenir shops were unique and antique, and the shop owners were very friendly. I truly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.
Nara Walking Tour
catherineaC3744LS,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very fun and informative. If I had gone alone, I would not have known the history of the places that we visited. I really enjoyed the furoshiki workshop because it was very useful to know how one piece of cloth can be used in many different ways.
An Unforgettable Nara Experience - Highly Recommended!
T9180QBpaulaa,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this Nara walking tour. It was very well paced and never felt rushed, which made it easy to really enjoy the temples, the park, and the overall atmosphere of Nara. Seeing places like Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha was impressive, and walking through Nara Park with the deer was a fun and memorable experience. The furoshiki activity was simple but really interesting, and it was nice to take something home that represents a traditional part of Japanese culture. Lunch was also very good fresh, seasonal, and nicely presented. Our guide, Koji San, made a big difference. He was very patient, spoke excellent English, and explained things clearly and calmly. He was always happy to answer questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Overall, this was a relaxed, informative, and enjoyable way to experience Nara. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you want a small-group tour with a great guide.
Nara walking tour with amazing guide
677 quy nn,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience on the Nara Walking Tour by Japan Wonder Travel, my guide was Koji-san. The tour itinerary was well organized and truly enjoyable. I went on a Sunday morning with perfect weather so walking around Nara was pleasant and relaxing. Koji-san was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He was very well prepared and brought printed papers to help explain the history of Japan. He talked about samurai periods, the history of Japan, and the foundations of Buddhism in Japan. We talked about religions in Japan, Japanese people's belief and customs. We were able to understand the cultural and historical significance, making the experience much more meaningful than simply seeing the temple. The itinerary was excellent and well balanced. We had plenty of time to walk around the Tōdai-ji, see the deers, take pictures. We also explored Naramachi and visited an old traditional house. He explained and taught us Japanese words for special places in the house We enjoyed delicious tempura meal for lunch then, we attended a furoshiki class, where we learned how to use traditional Japanese gift wrapping with cloths and get to bring one home as souvenir. This hands-on activity was both fun and informative, and it was something I would never have discovered without joining the tour. I joined Japan Wonder Travel many times as a solo traveler and I ended up making new friends along the way. The group was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend to solo travelers, as the atmosphere is always warm and social. Overall, this was an amazing day trip to Nara, and I highly recommend it to tourists staying in Kyoto or Osaka. It is less crowded than Kyoto so you can take a lot of pictures, I recommend going during autumn. Having a knowledgeable guide like Koji-san makes a huge difference. It was a memorable, enriching, and enjoyable experience. Thank you Koji san
Time and nature
705cecit,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koji san was a wonderful guide. We stroll through Nara discovering its history and sacred sites. The times were perfect to walk, visit the temples, have a very rich bento lunch in a beautiful little place and have a d Furokishi experience.
Nara Tour
kahn ace,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time with our guide. We loved the history, the food, the typical home, the lunch, the cultural training. All of it was very special.
Peaceful morning in Nara
mashrefat,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was really nice. Our guide was Kikuchi san. He was really respectful, friendly and wise. We went to the shrines, the park, temples and had lunch together. I have never been to nara, so it was a very good experience. The food was good too.
Enjoying Nara in Autumn
Road10925568037,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joined a nice tour, started the day with visits to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nigatsudo, and Todaiji Temple. Each spot was beautiful and rich with history. Lunch was delicious, and I really enjoyed the Furoshiki experience, I learned a lot about different wrapping techniques. Exploring Naramachi at the end was also a great way to see a more traditional side of Nara. Our guide was very kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole tour enjoyable. and overall it was a very memorable experience. Highly recommended!
10/10 experience
deadarai,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a fun experience! Before I applied, I thought it was just going to be a regular walk around the tourist spots. But it turned out to be so much more than that! I didn’t expect there would be so many fun activities and new things to learn. Our guide was friendly, entertaining, and super helpful!! We never felt bored the entire time because he made everything so enjoyable. Thank you!!!
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