Nara With a Licensed Guide

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1. Nara Park is one of the most famous areas in Nara City. The vast area covers 660 hectares and is renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous temples. You can buy special crackers and feed the deer.

   1 h

2. The 25-meter-high structure is one of the largest temple gates in Japan. There are guardian kings standing in dark alcoves on both sides of the gate.

   30 min

3. Todaiji is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples of Japan. The temple was built in 752 as the head temple of all Buddhist temples in Japan and became so powerful.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Higashimuki Shopping Street is a popular shopping arcade located in Nara, Japan. It runs parallel to the famous Nara Park and is one of the key attractions for visitors to the area. The street is lined with various shops, restaurants, and cafes, offering everything from traditional Japanese souvenirs to modern fashion and local delicacies. One of the main highlights of Higashimuki Shopping Street is its close proximity to historic sites, including the Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shopping street has a lively atmosphere and serves as a perfect place for tourists to experience both modern and traditional aspects of Japanese culture. If you're visiting Nara, Higashimuki Shopping Street is a great place to stroll, shop, and try local treats like kaki no tane (rice crackers) and narazuke (pickled vegetables). It’s an enjoyable spot to spend time, whether you’re interested in shopping, eating, or simply taking in the local culture.

   1 h

5. Isuien Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden located in Nara. It is known for its shakkei (borrowed scenery) technique, where the surrounding natural landscape, including Mt. Wakakusa, is seamlessly incorporated into the garden’s design. This garden closes every Tuesdays, so we go to different spots if you book this tour on Tuesday.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Kasuga Taisha is considered one of the most sacred shrines in all of Japan. As a place where numerous gods are enshrined, it attracts both locals and tourists seeking an iconic Shinto experience.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Nara

• Its from-price is 122% above the median of the 135 experiences we list in Nara.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Nara

Nara, in the Kansai region, was Japan's capital in the eighth century and is now a city of great Buddhist temples and free-roaming deer.

Nara was the capital, Heijo-kyo, from 710 to 784, and its monuments from that age make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Todai-ji temple houses a bronze Great Buddha in one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Around it spreads Nara Park, where more than a thousand sika deer roam freely and bow for crackers sold at stalls.

Top-ranked sights in Nara: Toshodaiji Temple.

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