Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

Step into Japan's first capital and discover Nara's timeless charm through its World Heritage sites, friendly deer, hands-on traditions, and authentic flavors. This small-group tour includes a short furoshiki wrapping workshop — take home your own cloth. Explore must-see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple and KasugaTaisha Shrine. ・Meet and interact with Nara's famous free-roaming deer in Nara Park ・Join a hands-on furoshiki wrapping workshop and take home your own furoshiki (Not included in 3hours option) ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring freshly cooked rice and seasonal vegetables from Nara (Not included in 3hours option) ・Small-group tour for a more personal and relaxed experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

It is located in Kintestu Nara station. The closest exit is Kintetsu Nara station's east exit number 2.

End Point

End point

We will finish the tour around the shopping district that easy to access JR Nara station, or Kintetsu Nara station.

Itinerary

1. Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Nara, Japan. It was built in 768 and is known for its many bronze and stone lanterns, which are lit during special festivals. The shrine is surrounded by a beautiful forest and deer, which are considered sacred. Kasuga Taisha is an important cultural and historical site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine
Tamukeyama Hachimangu is a small Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. It was built in 749 to protect the nearby Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and protection. Surrounded by nature, it is a peaceful place with historical importance.
3. Nigatsu-do Temple
Nigatsudo is a historic hall located at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan. It is famous for the Omizutori (Water-Drawing) ceremony held every March, which is over 1,250 years old. The hall offers a beautiful view of Nara city and is known for its wooden balcony and peaceful atmosphere.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji is a famous Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It was built in the 8th century and is home to the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important cultural landmark.
Duration: 40 mins
5. Shika no Fune Mayu
We will have a lunch here, and also Furoshiki experience
Duration: 60 mins
6. Naramachi Nigiwai-no-le
Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie is a historic townhouse in the old Naramachi district of Nara. Built in 1917 by an antique dealer, it’s now a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

Entrance fees

an English-speaking local guide

Furoshiki wrapping experience (Not included in 3hours option)

Exclusion

Bus fee

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

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