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Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch

Nara, Japanby Japan Wonder Travel

  • 5.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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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

What's included

  • Japanese traditional lunch. (Not included in 3hours option)
  • Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting
  • an English-speaking local guide
  • Furoshiki wrapping experience (Not included in 3hours option)
  • Bus fee

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kasuga Grand Shrine

    20 min

    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.

  2. 2

    Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

    Pass by

    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. 3

    Nigatsu-do Temple

    20 min

    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.

  4. 4

    Todai-ji Temple

    40 min

    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.

  5. 5

    Shika no Fune Mayu

    1 hour

    We will have a lunch here, and also Furoshiki experience

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    15 min

    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.

Meeting and pickup

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

End point

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

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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