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Explore historical tours in Nara, Japan,

including UNESCO sites, heritage locations, and cultural experiences

tailored to your interests.

  • Traditional Japanese temple with wooden doors, decorative lanterns, and a gravel courtyard, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

    #1. Asuka-Fujiwara Basic Tour

    Short on time?
    Join our quick highlights tour and see Asuka and Fujiwara in just a few hours.

    3.5-hour CAR tour
    3 stops at

    1. Asuka-dera Temple
    2. Oka-dera Temple
    3. Ishibutai Tumulus

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  • Large ancient stone formation in a grassy area with green trees and mountain range in the background.

    #2. Asuka-Fujiwara Half Day Tour

    Have a bit more time?
    Take our extended half-day tour and explore even more of Asuka and Fujiwara at a relaxed, comfortable pace.

    6-hour CAR tour
    5 stops at

    1. Oka-dera Temple
    2. Ishibutai Tumulus
    3. Asuka-dera Temple
    4. Imai-cho Town
    5. Kashihara-jingu Shrine

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  • Traditional Japanese temple with colorful banners, surrounded by visitors, under a clear blue sky.

    #3. Asuka-Fujiwara One Day Tour

    Want the full experience?
    Spend a full day uncovering the deep history and timeless beauty of Asuka and Fujiwara at your own pace.

    8.5-9-hour CAR tour
    7 stops at

    1. kashihara-jingu Shrine
    2. Asuka-dera Temple
    3. Oka-dera Temple
    4. Ishibutai Tumulus
    5. Imai-cho Town
    6. Kitora Tumulus and Mural Experiential Museum
    7. Tsubosaka-dera Temple

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  • A traditional Japanese shrine with a wooden structure, curved roof, and steps leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery and trees under a blue sky.

    #4. Asuka-Fujiwara World Heritage Tour

    Curious about future World Heritage Sites?
    Get ahead of the crowd with our in-depth tour of locations expected to earn UNESCO status in 2026.

    8-hour CAR tour
    8 stops at

    1. Asuka-dera Temple
    2. Sakafuneishi Ritual Site
    3. Tachibana-dera Temple
    4. Kawahara-dera Temple
    5. Ishibutai Mounted Tomb
    6. Mounded Tomb of Emperor Temmu and Empress Jito
    7. Takamatsuzuka Mounded Tomb and Museum
    8. Kitora Mounded Tomb and Museum

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  • A large traditional Japanese temple with multiple tiers and ornate roofing, surrounded by visitors, under a partly cloudy blue sky

    #5. Nara World Heritage Tour

    Want to see the best of Nara in one go?
    Join our tour of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Nara Park - history, culture, and deer all in one!

    4.5-5 hour WALKING tour
    4 stops at

    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

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  • Traditional Japanese temple with a pagoda tower, red and white structures, surrounded by a blue sky with clouds.

    #6. Nara+Ikaruga World Heritage Tour

    Interested in Japan’s ancient roots?
    Explore four UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Nara and Ikaruga on this unforgettable cultural journey.

    8.5 hour CAR tour
    4 stops at

    1. Yakushi-ji Temple
    2. Toshodai-ji Temple
    3. Horyu-ji Temple
    4. Hoki-ji Temple

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  • Traditional Japanese garden courtyard with a wooden deck, a large pine tree, stone pathway, and lush greenery.

    #7. Naramachi Tour

    Love hidden gems?
    Stroll through Naramachi’s charming old townhouses, shops, and museums on this cultural walking tour!

    4 hour WALKING tour
    as many stops as you can for 4 hours

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  • Traditional Japanese building with white walls and wooden accents, featuring a small entrance, a display window, and decorative elements including a paper lantern and a large sake barrel outside.

    #8. Sake Tasting 3 Locations Hopping Tour

    Want to taste Nara like a local?
    Wander through Naramachi’s historic lanes as you visit three top sake spots chosen by Discover NARA . Experience a fun, flavorful intro to the city’s sake culture!

    3.5-4 WALKING hour tour
    3 stops of the five listed below

    1. Harushika
    2. Kyokan Nakai Saketen
    3. Nara Izumi Yusai
    4. Ogawa Matabei
    5. Naramachi Brewery (Craft Beer)

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  • A sunset with orange and yellow sky visible through the silhouette of red and orange maple tree branches and leaves.

    #9. Customized Tour

    Looking for something different?
    Just let us know what you’d like to explore.

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Walk gently—this is a land where history still breathes.