Nara Trip Overview
Don’t miss the famous Buddhist image of Todai-Ji temple and the three thousand bamboo lamps at “Kasuga-Taisha” if you come to Nara! We will take you there and give detail explanation about them on this tour.
You will first visit the popular hall of the great Buddha which is a national treasure and world cultural heritage. “Nigatsu-do” which is located behind Todai-Ji temple is not so popular, but the view of the whole city from there is superb!
After hiking through a forest with wild deer and visiting a famous Japanese sword shop, we will get to “Kasuga Taisha”. The three thousand bamboo lamps there is beyond description!
Don’t forget to book your photogenic tour!
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Nara, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nara, Nara, Japan
Don’t miss the famous Buddhist image of Todai-Ji temple and the three thousand bamboo lamps at “Kasuga-Taisha” if you come to Nara! We will take you there and give detail explanation about them on this tour.
You will first visit the popular hall of the great Buddha which is a national treasure and world cultural heritage. “Nigatsu-do” which is located behind Todai-Ji temple is not so popular, but the view of the whole city from there is superb!
After hiking through a forest with wild deer and visiting a famous Japanese sword shop, we will get to “Kasuga Taisha”. The three thousand bamboo lamps there is beyond description!
Don’t forget to book your photogenic tour!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture
A famous temple that has the great Buddha sitting on one of the biggest wooden building in the world! There are also many other cultural properties on the premise. Not only national properties but also deer that you will like!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Azekuraya, Japan, 〒630-8211 Nara, 奈良市雑司町Zōshichō, ４０７
Azekuraya: A traditional tea house next to the Todai-ji temple. Try some traditional meal and sweets and get ready for the rest of the tour!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Todaiji Nigatsudo, Japan, 〒630-8211 Nara, Zōshichō, ４０６−１ 二月堂
A Buddhist hall where you can have a panoramic view of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga, 488 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8211 Nara Prefecture
A knife shop started as a swordsmith in Kamakura period(1185-1333). There are many beautiful Japanese swords that you will like!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kasuga Grand Shrine, 160 Kasuganocho, Nara 630-8212 Nara Prefecture
It is the Grand Head Shrine of the approximately 1,000 “Kasuga-jinja” shrines throughout Japan. The view of the orderly placed three thousand bamboo lamps is very beautiful!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meoto Daikoku-sha, 160 Kasuganocho, Nara 630-8212 Nara Prefecture
The only temple that worships the god of a married couple in Japan. It is popular as a spiritual spot for love. Don’t miss the rare fortune telling here!
Duration: 20 minutes
