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Nara half day bus tour from Kyoto

Set off from Kyoto and enjoy a tour of Nara and its must-see landmarks!

Book from SGD 96.89
The essentials

Set off from Kyoto and enjoy a tour of Nara and its must-see landmarks!

Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Languages
English
Starting time
8:00 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Discover Todaiji temple and its Buddha statue

Visit Nara Park and meet the deer

The serene atmosphere of Kasuga Taisha Shrine

The comfort of an air-conditioned bus, accompanied by a professional guide from Kyoto

Description

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.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Meeting place: Kyoto train station - more information on your voucher
  • Time: 8:00 am. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time
  • Duration: Approx. 5h30 (including approx. 2h round trip)
     
  • The provider reserves the right to cancel the activity if the minimum number of participants (10) is not reached. You will then be offered an alternative date or a refund
  • Your guide may have to modify the itinerary due to weather conditions, traffic conditions or crowds at the sites
  • Please note that this tour involves a lot of walking and is not wheelchair accessible. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.
  • This tour may involve the use of either a bus or a train, or a combination of both.
  • The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
  • Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
  • Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
  • You will visit only the outer enclosure of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Visits to the main shrine, museum and botanical garden are not included
  • The activity is free for children under 3. No seats will be reserved for them on the bus, so they will have to sit on an parent's lap

Included

  • Half-day tour of Nara by air-conditioned bus from Kyoto

  • Entrance ticket to Todaiji temple

  • Lunch

  • English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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