Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comEnjoy an afternoon visiting Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. On this tour visit the Todaiji Temple - Huge temple housing Japan's largest Buddha statue, Deer Park - home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, and Kasuga Shrine - Nara's most celebrated shrine.
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.
- 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
Todaiji Temple, Nara
- Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- 29 December to 5 January
Tour departs from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel, or selected hotels in Kyoto.
Departure Time:- 1.40pm
Passengers commencing the tour from central departure point (Kyoto New Miyako Hotel) will need to be there by 1.20pm at the latest in order to check in for the tour.
Duration: 5.5 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Selected Kyoto hotels as per the list below. If you are staying at one of the following hotels and wish for a hotel pick up, you MUST enter your hotel details (Name and address) in the 'Hotel Pick Up' box. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The supplier contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
If your hotel is not on the list below, you will need to make your way to the central departure point, Kyoto New Miyako Hotel, at 1:40pm
Hotel Pick Up List and Times:
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel pick up is ONLY available from the hotels listed below.
- Kyoto Tokyu: 1.10pm
- The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 1.40pm
- Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 1.15pm
- Kyoto Hotel Okura: 1.20pm
- New Hankyu Kyoto: 1.25pm
- Kyoto Tower Hotel: 1.30pm
- ANA Hotel Kyoto: 1.10pm
- Handicraft Center: 2.00pm
- New Miyako: 1.40pm
- Keihan Kyoto: 1.35pm
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- Hotel pickup (from selected Kyoto hotels only)
- Transportation by Motorcoach from Kyoto to Nara
- Admission Fees
- English speaking guide
- Tax
- Entrance to Treasures Hall
- Entrance to Manyo Botanical Gardens at Kasuga Shrine
- This tour must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject ot availibility.
- Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour is wheechair accessible, however passengers who require assistance must provide their own carer.
- Please note that some parts of pathway on this tour have steep incline.
Wheelchair Access:
Bookings cancelled or amended 8+ calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will not be charged any fees; between 3 and 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 50% cancellation fee; within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.
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The trip was awesome. The deer are so polite, they bowed when you fed them deer cookies cost 150 yen ... Read more ›
Bao Joseph V, United States of America, April 2008
BRILLIANT tour! Definitely the best one they offer. Very interesting afternoon. I really enjoyed it. ... Read more ›
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