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Nara: UNESCO Heritage Sites & Deer Park Tour with Pro guide

By Trip with Goku
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$116 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the spiritual significance of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • Marvel at the world's largest bronze Buddha statue at Todai-ji Temple
  • Learn about the history and culture of Japan from a local guide
  • Feed the friendly deer that roam freely through Nara Park
  • Explore the ancient forest that surrounds the Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒630-8212 奈良県奈良市春日野町 | The red gate called the torii of Himuro Shrine is the meeting point.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

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Nara: UNESCO Heritage Sites & Deer Park Tour with Pro guide
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$115.69 x 1 AdultAU$115.69
Total
Price is AU$115.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private local tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Special shika-senbei crackers for feeding deer
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Explore the cultural heart of Japan with a private, immersive tour through Nara’s most iconic UNESCO Heritage Sites. Led by a local expert with deep roots in the Kansai region, this exclusive 3-hour experience offers an insightful journey into Japan’s rich history, religion, and artistic traditions.

Begin your tour at Nara Park, home to the friendly and sacred deer that freely roam the grounds. Engage with these gentle creatures and feed them special “shika-senbei” crackers while learning about their connection to Shinto beliefs.

Next, visit the historic Kasuga Taisha Shrine, surrounded by an ancient forest that has remained untouched for centuries. Here, uncover the spiritual significance of the shrine, its iconic lanterns, and its role in Japan’s religious traditions.

The tour culminates at Todai-ji Temple, one of Japan’s most important cultural landmarks. Marvel at the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue housed within one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Your guide, a local cultural expert, will provide in-depth insights into the temple’s historical significance and its influence on Japanese Buddhism.

Throughout the tour, benefit from the guide’s extensive knowledge of Japanese culture, music, and subcultures, offering a unique perspective not found in conventional sightseeing tours. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of nature, or simply seeking an unforgettable experience in Japan, this tour is designed to provide exclusive access and deep cultural insights.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒630-8212 奈良県奈良市春日野町 | The red gate called the torii of Himuro Shrine is the meeting point.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan