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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available) Day Tours

from $106.62

  • Meals included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Visit ancient temples, shrines, and cultural landmarks in Japan’s former capital, all within a half-day walking tour.
  • Walk through Nara Park, famous for freely roaming sacred deer, which can be fed with special deer crackers.
  • Personalized tours with knowledgeable guides are available, ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers.
  • Capture historic temples, lantern-lit paths, and the iconic deer roaming freely, perfect for photography.

About this experience

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What to expect

Nara Park is located on the east side of Nara City, at the foot of Mount Kasuga. The park has beautiful and picturesque scenery all year round. Hundreds of wild sika deer live in the open meadows. Around the park are Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Close to the lovely sika deer park, the scenery is pleasant, with twigs sprouting in spring, maple leaves in autumn, and it is also suitable for leisurely strolls in other seasons. It is easy to see deer in Nara, and Nara Park is a place where deer herds are more concentrated, so some people call it "Sika Deer Park". In the park, flocks of sika deer can be seen everywhere, and it is a great pleasure for tourists to come into close contact with them. The deer are either silently foraging on the grass, or play with each other, or come to you and bend their heads to rub against you, which is very lovable. There are quite a few stalls selling deer cakes here, you can buy some to feed the deer. The clever little deer will follow you as soon as it smells the deer cake in your hand. Visiting quaint temples and shrines In addition to the lovely herds of deer, the temples and shrines around the park are also attractive places for tourists. The babbling waters, ponds and creeks also add color to the park, and the large roofs and towers of the temple can be seen looming in the woods. To the north is Todaiji Temple. Its majestic Great Buddha Hall is the largest wooden ancient building in the world. In the hall, you can see a huge bronze Buddha statue. You can also overlook the scenery of Nara when you walk to Ergakudo. At the foot of Kasuga Mountain in the southeast, there is Kasuga Taisha Shrine, surrounded by lush and beautiful vegetation, which looks ancient and natural. Thousands of lanterns are lit on both sides of the stone road leading to the main hall during the Wan Lantern Festival in February and August every year, creating a wonderful sacred scene that is very unforgettable. In addition, attractions such as Nara National Museum, Yisui Garden, and Kofukuji Temple are also nearby.

What's included

  • Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines visited
  • Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Lunch (vegan menu available)

Things to note

  • Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared i
  • Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops
  • Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
  • We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F)
  • Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.You do not need to cover the guide's food and drinks
  • however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour. Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.For any dietary request, please request in advance
  • Public transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsThe itinerary fo

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