Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto

Go on a full-day adventure to the charming city of Nara, just a train ride away from Kyoto
Learn about the cultural and historical landmarks from your friendly guide
See the friendly, free-roaming deer in Nara Park
Visit Todaiji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha
Take in the picturesque scenery at Kasuga Taisha shrine
Stroll along the streets of Naramachi and see well-preserved traditional merchant houses

Depart from Kyoto

Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue

From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.

Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.

Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.

Travel back to Kyoto

xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.

• 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

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• Drinking water
• English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Katsuga Shrine)
• Snacks

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Transportation (Note: JR Pass can be used/JPY 1280 one way)
• Japanese Traditional Lunch at Kotoya (around JPY 2500)
• Personal expenses

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What to Bring:
Camera
Comfortable shoes
Cash (for personal expenses)

Important Information:
Punctuality: Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.

Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

Dress Code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the palace grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops.

Lunch Option: Customers can choose to have traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant (2500 JPY/person) or bring your own. 

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by TripGuru.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.