Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto Discount Tickets

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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at 7-Eleven Heart-In - JR Kyoto Station Central Entrance. Please look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kyoto
Depart from Kyoto
Duration: 60 mins
2. Gyoki Statue with a Fountain
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
Duration: 60 mins
3. Nara Park
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.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
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.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Kasugataisha 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.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Naramachi
Visit Naramachi and visit various kinds of specialty shops and retro museums there.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Kyoto
Travel back to Kyoto
Duration: 60 mins
8. Kōfuku-ji
xplore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

English-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees (Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine)

Snacks

Exclusion

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

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

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

Supplied by TripGuru

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