9-Hour Private Nara Tour from Osaka with Deer Park and Tōdai-ji
About This Tour
Discover the cultural treasures of Nara on this 9-hour private trip from Osaka. Visit Nara Park to meet freely roaming deer, explore Tōdai-ji Temple including N...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Nara, Osaka · Languages: English, Japanese
Know before you go: The tour involves approximately 15,000 to 20,000 steps, so please inform your guide if you feel tired or need to make a stop during the tour.
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup is available if your hotel is in Osaka city.
- Entrance fees are included for temples, shrines, and other attractions.
- Tailored itinerary based on your preferences.
- Travel tips for the rest of your stay in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe.
Not Included
- Personal expenses.
- Public transport fee for the train ride from Osaka to Nara.
- Lunch.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Nara Heritage Walk with Deer, Temples, and Old Town
Meet your guide at your hotel in Osaka City and travel by train from Osaka Station or Namba Station to Nara, enjoying a comfortable journey of approximately one hour. Explore Nara Park, home to around 1,500 freely roaming deer, and enjoy time to observe and feed them. Visit Tōdai-ji and admire its impressive halls, including the Great Buddha Hall. Discover Nigatsudō Hall and enjoy stunning panoramic views over the Nara Basin. Explore Sangatsudō Hall, recognised as the oldest building within the Tōdai-ji Temple grounds. Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, such as a popular Nara ramen spot or another recommended venue based on your preferences. Visit Ukimidō, the serene floating pavilion set over the pond. Walk through Kasuga Taisha, a UNESCO World Heritage shrine famous for its rows of stone and bronze lanterns. Explore Naramachi, the charming old merchant district with traditional wooden houses and quiet lanes. Visit a traditional renovated house museum, a sake brewery, or both, depending on your interests and time. Stop at Nakatanidō to taste freshly made mochi, or enjoy other traditional Japanese sweets if it is closed. Return by train to Osaka and conclude the tour at Osaka Station, Namba Station, or another preferred location.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Osaka Tourist Information Center, JR大阪駅中央コンコース 3 Chome-1-1 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka, Japan · Tour start: Nara, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
