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Discover Nara and its iconic landmarks from Kyoto!
Located in the Kansai region, Nara was the first permanent capital of Imperial Japan from 710 to 784. It boasts a rich cultural heritage, and its temples and shrines are among the oldest in Japan. Nara is also famous for its many deer, which roam freely around the city.
You'll meet your guide at Kyoto station, and travel by bus to Nara. For your first visit, you'll discover the Todaiji Buddhist Temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is one of the largest wooden structures in the world, and houses an imposing bronze Buddha statue.
After visiting the temple, you'll stroll through the Nara Park, where you can see the famous tamed deer.
You'll continue the tour with a visit to the Kasuga Taisha compound, Nara's most important Shinto shrine. Also a World Heritage Site, it's famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns. Finally, you'll have lunch in a traditional Japanese restaurant and enjoy some free time for a little shopping.
After the tour, you'll be taken back to Kyoto station by bus.
