E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine, and Gems
Description
Leading outdoor activities provider in Nara City, we always over-deliver and make sure our guests are safe and enjoy our experiences in the best way possible. We take you where you want to go and want to see, but we also include hidden gems you didn't know about, to really make a difference in your trip. In this tour, you will explore the best of what the Nara Park area has to offer, cover a day of walking around in 3.5 hours with E-bikes, get more to do in one day, to optimize your trip schedule, and enjoy our connections with the local community. Pour la demande de guide francophone: Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais. Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance. Merci pour votre compréhension.
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Itinerary
Cycle through the park of Nara and witness the harmony between the city and the deer. Avoid most traffic following your local guide to get the best cycling experience possible.
Admire the Great Southern Gate, the symbol of the Todaiji Temple domain. Admire the two fierce guardians of the gate and enjoy the beauty of its unique architecture.
Explore the Todaiji Temple, and learn about its history. Visit the temple where is located the biggest bronze Buddha statue in the country, the "Daibitsuden", and get a chance to go through the Buddha's nostril.
Visit the original shop of the prestigious knife maker company Kikuichi. Receive an introduction to Japanese cutlery, as well as advice on Japanese knives, if needed. Former Katana maker, there is no better place to get Japanese knives, directly from the manufacturer.
Visit the ancient Shrine "Kasuga Taisha" and learn about its spirit, the spirit of Kasuga, which can be described as the spirit of Nature, but also a general introduction to Shinto. Admire the beautiful Lantern path, and get the opportunity to make a wish at the Shinto shrine and connect with the spirit.
Stop by Ukimido, a hidden gem at the south of Nara Park, and a famous photo spot for weddings. Walk on the wooden bridge and relax in a very peaceful atmosphere. Get the chance to take a nice picture around the pond, and enjoy the area with fewer tourists than in the north of the park, before heading back to the base.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
Reviews(55)
The bike ride was very excellent. Nara by bike was nice. The guide Robert was very nice en explained some background. You can book it directly by Japan Tour adventure.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Nara by e-bike and that Robert helped make your experience both enjoyable and informative. He will be very happy to know that you appreciated his friendly guidance and the background stories he shared along the way. Thank you as well for recommending booking directly with Japan Tour Adventure. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Japan! Warmest regards, Ayumi JTA Team ⛩️
We had such a wonderful time exploring Nara Park via electric bike. There’s no way we would’ve been able to see everything in one day by foot. This gave us the opportunity to really see and experience the entire park and more! Our guide, Christophe, was excellent!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that exploring Nara by e-bike allowed you to experience so much more than would have been possible on foot. It's great to know that you were able to fully enjoy the beauty of Nara Park and its many highlights. Christophe will be thrilled to hear your kind words. He'll be so happy to know that he helped make your day such a memorable one. Thank you for choosing Japan Tour Adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Japan! Warmest regards, Ayumi JTA Team ⛩️
The meeting point was easy to find and once you know the amount of acres the park entails, you thank whatever deity you believe in for eBikes. You could walk and wonder for miles without the bike. Christophe, set us up for our visit in Japan. The tour was full of wonderfully presented information that created respect and a basic understanding of what the Deer park, Temples and Shrines stood for and continue to represent. I would, and have already, recommended this tour.
A lovely afternoon out, though quite heavy on the Nara Park experience and lighter on the temples/knife aspect. We were a large-ish group in a crowd and it was sometimes hard to get a real history background on the locality (the deer were also a distraction) and the knife store visit was just that -- not a special event per se.
Best way to see Nara! The e-bikes were fantastic. But the tour guide was even better. Matthew was kind, knowledgeable and very informative. Would definitely recommend taking this tour.
One of the things we really appreciated about Christophe was his kindness We were running late and he patiently waited for us to join the group. He explained in great detail why things were the way that they were with historical accuracy. He provided snacks for us as well as the deer. We highly recommend Christophe as a guide.
I thought about taking a bike tour of Nara because I thought it would be nicer to move around and see more things in the time that we had! And I was right! Not to mention, our guide gave us wonderful information along the way. It was informative as well as fun.
Fabulous experience hitting the best of Nara. Very enjoyable afternoon. Our guide was knowledgeable and gracious. Highly recommend.
The tour path was simple riding, and saved my feet a ton of steps. I went in the early AM group and there were far more tourists at these places as we were leaving than when we began. This made for a more calm tour. The group tour guide, Matheus, was absolutely wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and made me feel very safe riding the ebike for the first time in Japan. I think this is the absolute best way to see Nara. Go shop at the market and grab a bite at any of the wonderful small restaurants on the old side of Nara. They have so much local items made in Nara. Id give them 10 stars if I could!
Matheus was a great guide in that he was able to answer our questions as we traveled around the sites. We were lucky enough to be the only ones on the ride so got lots of opportunities to discover what was there. I recommend going on the 9:00 tour before Nara gets busy.
