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Nara Half Day Small Group Tour from Kyoto
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Experience Nara’s timeless beauty on this half-day small-group tour from Kyoto, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Begin your day with a seamless ride from Kyoto to Nara, offering convenient access to the city's famous temples, shrines, and deer park. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Buddha inside Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Stroll through Nara Park, where deer roam freely, offering magical photo opportunities and a peaceful connection with nature. Finish your day with a convenient drop off in Kyoto. Looking for an immersive introduction to Nara’s sacred sites, rich history, and natural charm? Don’t miss this short but unforgettable Nara experience, where you’ll have a chance to commune with the city’s past and nature in ways that every traveler dreams!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
12:50 - Depart from Kyoto and head to Nara
Arrive in Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer
18:00 - The tour ends in Kyoto
18:00 - The tour ends in Osaka - the return to Osaka will be by train
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nara Half Day Small Group Tour from Kyoto lasts about 5h 15min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $49 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:50 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide at the Great Red Torii Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine. The Great Torii Gate is located in front of the INARI Station. Your guide will have our orange company banner sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Japan.
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