Half-day coach tour to Nara - departing from Kyoto

Half-day coach tour to Nara - departing from Kyoto

Availability & rates
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

You would like

Visit to Todaiji temple and its Buddha statue
Visit to Nara Park and meeting the deer
The soothing atmosphere of Kasuga Taisha sanctuary
The comfort of an air-conditioned coach and a professional guide who will accompany you from Kyoto station

Essential information *

Duration
4 hours 40 minutes

Languages

English

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Set off from Kyoto and explore Nara and its must-see landmarks!

Located in the Kansai region, Nara was Imperial Japan's first permanent capital and remained so between 710 and 784. It has a rich cultural heritage, and its temples and shrines are among the oldest in Japan. Nara is also famous for the many deer that roam freely around the city.

You'll meet your guide at Kyoto station, and then hop on a coach to Nara. The first stop is at the Todaiji Buddhist temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is one of the largest wooden structures in the world and is home to a grandiose bronze Buddha statue.

After visiting the temple, you'll stroll through the Nara Park, where you can admire its famous tame deer.

The excursion ends with a visit to the grounds of the Kasuga Taisha, Nara's most important Shinto shrine. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's famous for having hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns.

Once the tour ends you'll be driven back to Kyoto station.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability: every day except Monday
  • Meet-up point: Kyoto station - further information is in your voucher
  • Time: 8h00. Please arrive at the meet-up point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Tour duration: Approx. 4hrs 40 mins (including approx. 2hr round trip)
  • The tour operator reserves the right to cancel the activity if there aren't enough participants. If this is the case, you'll be offered an alternative date or a refund
  • Your guide may have to change the itinerary due to weather conditions, traffic conditions or visitor numbers at the sites.
  • Wearing a mask is obligatory at certain sites visited during the tour. Similarly, we recommend you wear a mask while on the coach.
  • Some journeys may be made by train. You'll be accompanied by a guide for the journey from the meet-up point including the train ride and will meet your tour guide at Nara station
  • The visit to the Kasuga Taisha shrine is limited to the outer enclosure. Visits to the main sanctuary, museum and botanical garden are not included.
  • The activity is free for children under 3. However, they will not be allocated seats on the coach and will have to sit on an adult's lap 

Price includes

  • Half-day excursion by air-conditioned coach departing from Kyoto
  • Admission to Todaiji temple
  • The services of an English-speaking guide

Price doesn’t include

  • Transfers from/to your hotel
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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