4-Hour Private Guided Tour to Nara Imperial Palace

4 Hours Duration

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Step back into the Nara period on this private guided tour of the former imperial palace area, where archaeology, architecture, and court history come together....

Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Nara · Languages: English, French, Japanese

Know before you go: INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; Infants must not sit on laps; Not wheelchair accessible; Wheelchair accessible

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Day 01

Here we have a replica of the boat of the Japanese ambassy to China in 702. We will learn more about the beginning of international relations between Japan and China.This museum teaches us more about the Nara period, the 8th century in Japan and the development of Japanese culture, with international influences.This gate leads to the Nara Imperial Palace. We pass it as thousands of Japanese people in the 8th century were able to do. A real time travel!This museum will explain to us the archaeological excavations on the former Nara imperial palace. How did they take place? What is their results? This is what we will find out.This museum focuses on Nara Imperial Palace. It will show us reconstitutions and talk to us about customs and politics in the 8th century.Here we have a reconstruction of the ancient imperial palace of Nara, dating from the 8th century. We can see the imperial throne and admire the majesty of the place.This museum exhibits the excavations of the surrounding area, talks about Japanese life and architecture in the 8th century. We will know more about Japanese life during that time.This Japanese Garden is located inside Heijo Imperial Palace. This will be our last stop to enjoy a little greenery before leaving the place.