Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide | 4 hours

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12:35 Kintetsu Nara Station
2 Adults x $71.40
$142.80
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$142.80
Please arrive 10mins before
12:30JR Nara Station East Exit
2 Adults x $71.40
$142.80
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$142.80
Please arrive 10mins before

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Consumption tax
  • Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass
  • English Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Deer fortune fortune-telling paper fee
  • Deer cracker fee
  • Temple entrance & Viewing fee
  • Lunch

Overview

Discover the wonders of Nara on this immersive tour, visiting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple, with its impressive Nandaimon Gate and the iconic Great Buddha Hall, and the serene Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its beautiful main shrine. Experience the breathtaking views from the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, a grass-covered mountain offering a panoramic vista that will leave you in awe. Our expert English-speaking guide will lead you throughout the day, providing insightful commentary and fascinating stories about these historical sites. As a special bonus, you will receive a “Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass,” which allows unlimited rides on local buses within the designated area on the day of use and the following day, along with an exclusive original handkerchief. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cultural and natural splendors of Nara! Check the Vedio for more information: https://youtu.be/BBrI2tcHmpY?si=y0I56o0MOAFTC9EU

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Itinerary

  • Todai-ji Temple

    - Todaiji Temple (Nandaimon, Great Buddha Hall)

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Kasuga Grand Shrine

    Kasuga Taisha Shrine (main shrine) is registered as World Heritage Sites. You can have a memorable sightseeing experience here. *You can visit the main shrine and draw a deer fortune (English version).

    1 hour

  • Nara Okuyama Drive Way (Pass By)

    The Nara Okuyama Driveway is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a World Heritage Site.

  • Mt. Wakakusa

    At the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, you will have a panoramic view of Nara city. But the real thrill awaits in Nara Park, where you can feed rice crackers to the friendly deer, a unique and exciting opportunity.

    40 minutes

  • Nara Okuyama Drive Way (Pass By)

    　- Scheduled to arrive at the Kofukuji at 13:20. (You can choose to leave on-site if you prefer.) 　- Scheduled to arrive at Kintetsu Nara Station drop-off point at 13:25 　- Scheduled to arrive at JR Nara Station drop-off point at 13:30

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The allotted time for transportation time is already included in the total duration
  • Notifications for travelers **MUST READ** Service may be suspended if conditions compromise safety. Locations, visit order, times, and fees may change. Traffic delays may happen. During tourist season, allow time change. Children under six travel free if without a seat. Contact the reservation site for cancel inquiries. Proceed to the bus stop and show your boarding pass 10 minutes early.

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Well organized and a lot of fun!

Published on Apr, 2025

I felt like this tour was very thoughtfully executed and the guide Masako was really attentive and sweet to all members of the tour! She was able to answer any interesting questions any of the participants had. I signed up online and the tour went through Nara Park, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Mt.Wakakusa. I really loved the Mt.Wakakusa summit because the view the day I went was really breathtaking. I was able to see a lot of cute deer at every stop. Overall it was a cute tour with a lot of cute decor and goodies. The bus was also really comfortable and took us to each spot so we didnt have to walk too much.

Great tour to see three different spots in Nara Park!

Published on Apr, 2025

We enjoyed the half day tour in Nara. It wasn’t too tiring and overwhelming. We saw lots of deers and beautiful Cherry blossom trees.

Cannot describe adequately how amazing an adventure this activity is!

Published on Mar, 2025

We got off the train wanting to go to Nara Park but having no real itinerary. There was a small booth set up with a person in a deer costume and 2 people manning the booth. We decided to go for it and boy were we glad we did!! We were placed onto a bus with our guide, Masako Iwai, and we saw just how insanely crowded it was today at the park. We got to the temple and they had sold out of deer crackers there (our guide assured us that everything would be okay and we would be feeding the deer late). We were able to walk around the temple and had free time to. purchase items or just enjoy the cherry blossoms. We then went to a shrine where we got special access to the temple. We came out and received e a special blessing and wooden deer statue. Our third stop was on a mountain where we were able to see the town and our guide gave us more than enough deer crackers to feed the deer. There were hardly any people here so we had full access to enjoy this activity without the crowd. I unfortunately did not write our driver’s name down but he was spectacular! I don’t know how he was able to so skillfully navigate the small roads up to the place we fed the deer. Masako was a delight. She was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and extremely helpful when people had questions or concerns. Considering this was a last minute decision to do this tour, if we had to do it again, I would highly recommend it (and I would book in advance as well if we did it again)! Thank you for such a lovely and remarkable event! We will be talking about this for years to come!

A wonderful experience for first visit to Japan.

Published on Mar, 2025

This is my first guided tour to Nara even though it’s my third visit. It was a great experience to have a guide and learn the history of Nara. I selected this tour because I was traveling with couple of friends who are first time visitors.

Great experience

Published on Mar, 2025

We booked the trip on the day infront of JR Nara station. The price was reasonable as it covered admission tickets to the temple and shrine. Our tour guide was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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