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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Noji Castle, historic KyotoNoji Castle, KyotoPhoto by: Bao Joseph V
USA, 04 2008 -
Kasuga ShrineSome of the many lanterns.Photo by: Annette F
03 2013 -
Nara Deer ParkFeeding the deer.Photo by: Annette F
03 2013 -
Big BuddhaIn NaraPhoto by: Annette F
03 2013 -
Nara Deer ParkJust enjoying astroll on a Fri afternoon!Photo by: Alicia H
10 2012 -
Nara Deer ParkPlease, Mister, Don't forget me!Photo by: Alicia H
10 2012 -
Lantern at Deer Park in NaraThis park was wonderful, it had a temple and was full of tamed deer.Photo by: Martha W
USA, 04 2010 -
Temple GuardianThey usually look very fierce to prevent evil from coming in.Photo by: Martha W
USA, 04 2010 -
Nara Afternoon: BuddahHere is a very big Buddah inside a temple at Nara park, this was a great tour.Photo by: Martha W
USA, 04 2010 -
The TempleIt's pretty and no beggars around.Photo by: Bao Joseph V
USA, 04 2008 -
TempleWith my Dad.Photo by: Bao Joseph V
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Emperor Palace GardenIt's huge and awesome.Photo by: Bao Joseph V
USA, 04 2008 -
TempleMore temple.Photo by: Bao Joseph V
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What You Can Expect
Todaiji Temple, Nara
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.
Customer Reviews
March 2013
Very nice tour and great guide!
January 2013
Very interesting and spectacular places. The guide was fantastic. His English name was Mitch and he went the extra mile with every single one of us. Very knowledgeable indeed, highly educated too, with one of the best English spoken in all Japan. A must do!
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