Nara Afternoon Tour of Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine from Kyoto
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- Location:Kyoto, Japan
- Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2142KYO_N310
Venture to Nara from Kyoto for the afternoon. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, Nara remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. Accompanied by your local guide, you'll visit the Todaiji Temple to see Japan's largest Buddha, Deer Park - home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, and Kasuga Shrine - Nara's most celebrated shrine.
Highlights
- Travel by return motorcoach from Kyoto to Nara
- Enjoy the afternoon touring the sights of Nara
- Visit Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples
- See over 1,000 tame deer roam freely in the verdant 1,250 acres peaceful park
- Explore Kasuga Shrine, featuring some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns
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Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara. As the influence and political ambitions of the city's powerful Buddhist monasteries grew to become a serious threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784.
Nara is located in the Kinai plain, less than one hour from Kyoto. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples.
Visit the Todaiji Temple, constructed in the 8th century, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples. In it's huge precincts are various national treasures of Japan. The Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) is one of the world's largest wooden buildings. One of Japan's best-known temples, it enshrines a gigantic bronze statue of Buddha. A wonder of religious architecture.
See over 1,000 tame deer roam freely in the verdant 1,250 acres peaceful park. If you wish to feed the deer, they will gladly eat from your hand. Special deer food is available for sale in the park grounds.
Tour concludes with a visit to Kasuga Shrine, the most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns.
Travel by return coach to Kyoto.
Schedule Details
Todaiji Temple, Nara
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Selected Kyoto hotels
Tour departs from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel at 1:40pm, or selected hotels in Kyoto.
- ANA Hotel Kyoto: 12:55pm
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto: 1:25pm
- Karasuma Kyoto Hotel: 1:20pm
- Kyoto Hotel Okura: 1:10pm
- Kyoto Tokyu Hotel: 1:10pm
- New Hankyu Hotel: 1:25pm
- New Miyako Hotel: 1:40pm
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 12:55pm
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 1:15pm
5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Local tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Entrance to Treasures Hall
- Entrance to Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
- Some parts of road on this tour are gravel and steep inclines
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Pick up service from Kyoto Hotel Okura is not available during the Gion Festival (July 17) or the Jidai Festival (October
22) due to traffic restrictions. - At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
- During the Gion Festival (July 14-16), drop off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Monterey Kyoto is
unavailable due to traffic regulations. - The tour may not visit Nara Nagomikan if it is closed or due to traffic conditions.
If you cancel at least 8 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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