Nara World Heritage

Basic Tour

Price:
$160/ Adult
$85/Child under 12 years old

Duration:
4.5-5 hours

About this tour

Step into the spiritual heart of Japan with a tour through Nara’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where ancient temples, sacred shrines, and playful deer await.

Begin at Kōfuku-ji, once the powerful family temple of the Fujiwara clan. Explore its centuries-old pagodas and the National Treasure Museum, home to Japan’s most famous Buddhist sculpture—the captivating Ashura statue from the 8th century.

Next, walk through Nara Park, where friendly deer freely roam among visitors. These gentle creatures are considered messengers of the gods and are an iconic symbol of the city.

Arrive at Tōdai-ji, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha and Japan’s most impressive wooden structure, the Daibutsuden. Step inside to witness the spiritual scale of this 8th-century masterpiece.

Then, follow the lantern-lit path through the forest to Kasuga Taisha, a sacred Shinto shrine known for its vermilion halls and thousands of bronze and stone lanterns.

Finally, visit Gango-ji, one of the oldest temples in Japan and a designated World Heritage Site, where the tiled rooftops and stone Buddha relics speak to Japan’s earliest Buddhist traditions.

This full-day journey through Nara offers an unforgettable blend of sacred architecture, national treasures, and natural beauty—all in one historic city.

At a Glance

Tour #5
Nara World Heritage Basic Tour

  • Fee
    Adult $160/ Adult, $85/ Child under 12 years old
    ※ Admission fee included

  • Duration
    4.5-5 hours

  • Departure Time
    8:45am/ Operated once daily

  • English Live Guide
    Yes

  • Meeting/Departure Point
    In front of the statue of Gyoki at Kintetsu Nara Station

  • Route
    1. Kofuku-ji Temple
    2. Todaio-ji Temple (+Todai-ji Temple Bell House)
    3. Kasuga-taisha Shrine (+Tobihino and Ukimi-do)
    4. Gango-ji Temple

  • Group Type
    Small or Private Group/ Up to 4 people

  • What's Included
    1. Entrance fees to all three historic locations
    2. Japanese-English translation and travel assistance

    ❌ This is a walking tour and does not include any transportation or shuttle service by car.

    ❌ LUNCH and SHOPIING COST ARE NOT INCLUDED.

【NOTICE】

  1. At Kintetsu Nara Station, all trains arrive underground. After getting off the train, exit through the East Gate and take Exit 2 to reach street level. You will see a statue of Gyoki standing in the middle of a fountain—this is the meeting point.

  2. Please note that there are two Nara stations: JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station, which are about 900 meters apart. Be very careful not to confuse them. The meeting point is in front of the Gyoki Statue at Kintetsu Nara Station.

  3. We walk through Nara Park to each location so you can enjoy hanging out with cute deer!

  4. We will stop by Todai-ji Temple Bell House, Tobihino and Ukimi-do during walk.

  5. The tour ends when the guide takes you to Naramachi or Mochiidono Shopping Street. This is where you will part ways with the guide. Naramachi is home to many restaurants, so after the tour, feel free to explore the area and enjoy a slightly late lunch at a place of your choice.

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