Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
Description
**Important Notice**If you need to change the participation date or number of participants after making a reservation, please cancel your original booking and place a new one. Changes made without canceling the original reservation will not be accepted. 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 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, along with an exclusive original handkerchief.
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Todaiji Temple (Nandaimon, Great Buddha Hall)
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).
The Nara Okuyama Driveway is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a World Heritage Site.
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.
- Scheduled to arrive at the Kofukuji at 16:20. (You can choose to leave on-site if you prefer.) - Scheduled to arrive at Kintetsu Nara Station drop-off point at 16:25 - Scheduled to arrive at JR Nara Station drop-off point at 16:30
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(69)
Our group of three had an amazing experience with our tour guide Masako. She was extremely kind & attentive, extremely knowledgeable & happy & proud to do her job. On a very rainy day our trip was exciting with amazing experiences. We took a wrong train, had to make two transfers, but we miraculously found our tour guide and enjoy our tour.
Great experience with the tour! The guide Masako was super informative, she shared us a lot of the stories, culture and histories about the Japanese shrine and temples. This is a very in depth experience here in Nara!
Thank you for Mrs. Masako, the tour guide for your excellent service and kindness. Very happy to have a chance to meet you. We are so Happy with this tour. Also for the great experience we got since first to the last. Hope one day we can meet again.
The route was well planned, including a temple, a shrine, beautiful viewpoints, and the chance to feed the deer. A very enjoyable experience that I highly recommend! Our guide Masako was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
The tour was excellent. Masako had amazing knowledge, which was super interesting. I would definetly recommend the tour to anyone looking to visit Nara!
Wonderful, well explained and friendly tour to what we really want to see in Nara. Will definitely recommend this must do tour in Nara. Mrs. Kazu, our tour guide was phenomenal. We really enjoyed this day very much!
Very well arranged. You will be well guided and well explained about the temples and customs of the Japanese temples and everything that goes with them. Good driver Ohira and lovely guide Kazu. Nice and good experience and top day had.
This is an easy activity for the afternoon with tickets to the sights already paid and a comfortable bus. We had a great time!
Great Nara experience with friendly tour team. Masako-san was fluent in English and knowledgeable with history
This tour was the perfect length, around 4 hours. The bus driver was very competent and friendly and our tour host Kazu was outstanding! She was fun, outgoing, knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a terrific way to spend a pleasant afternoon in Nara.
