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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
(998) Reviews
Nara
About
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
After walking through the lively shopping arcade, we visit Kofuku-ji Temple to admire its beautiful five-story pagoda and take photos. We then head to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha statue. Along the way, a local guide shares the history of the temples and fascinating insights into Japanese Buddhism.
Next, we walk up to Nigetsu-do Hall, located on the hillside of Todai-ji, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Nara. The tour continues with visits...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Lunch (Vegan menu available)
Extra food & drinks on the street (Available for purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
行基菩薩像
In front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station.
Please don’t go JR Nara station, you need to be at Kintetsu Nara Station.
It takes 10 minutes to get to Kintetsu Nara station from JR Nara station.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
(998) Reviews
Nara
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$103.50
Price varies by group size
About
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
After walking through the lively shopping arcade, we visit Kofuku-ji Temple to admire its beautiful five-story pagoda and take photos. We then head to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha statue. Along the way, a local guide shares the history of the temples and fascinating insights into Japanese Buddhism.
Next, we walk up to Nigetsu-do Hall, located on the hillside of Todai-ji, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Nara. The tour continues with visits...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Lunch (Vegan menu available)
Extra food & drinks on the street (Available for purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
行基菩薩像
In front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station.
Please don’t go JR Nara station, you need to be at Kintetsu Nara Station.
It takes 10 minutes to get to Kintetsu Nara station from JR Nara station.
Return
Itinerary
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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
2
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
3
107 Zōshichō
Some lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a well-established restaurant in an old Japanese town!
45 minutes
4
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Explore Kasugayama Primeval Forest and Kasuga Taisha.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the 22 shrines in the Shikinai Shrines and one of the 22 Shinto shrines. Formerly a kanpeitai-sha, it is now an annexed shrine of the Jinja Honcho (Agency for the Promotion of Shinto Religion). The former name of the shrine was Kasuga Shrine, and the crest of the shrine is a “falling wisteria”. It is the head shrine of approximately 1,000 Kasuga shrines throughout Japan. It is registered as one of the “Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara” on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
30 minutes
5
Nara Park
Explore in Nara Park
Walk inside Nara park where you can see cute wild deers.
Explore the beautiful red shrine housing hundreds of lanterns!
30 minutes
6
Naramachi
Explore Naramachi and head for Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie.
We will check out an old Japanese townscape that is quite different from the Tokyo we know. We will walk among historical buildings and enter merchant houses to see how people used to live in this area.
