Nothing better than to discover this city by the explanations from an -almost-local person! The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan.
I lived there for 3 years and it is my favorite place in Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!
Duration
The tour starts at
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Rooftop of Nara Prefectural Government Office
View to all the neighborhood
You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the day!
You can see all over the city from the rooftop: city, mountain, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha and Todaiji. A good way to start the day!
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Todaiji temple
Big Buddha in big wooden temple
The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.
The biggest sitting Buddha of Japon is here, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.
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Kasuga-taisha shrine
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.
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Nara Park
Nara Park, home of the deer
Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kasuga-taisha t...
Nara Park is the home of 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kasuga-taisha to the old town. We can even pet them.
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Naramachi old town
Naramachi is Nara's traditional old town: refreshing walk and shopping
Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to ou...
Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.
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Kofukuji temple
Kofukuji, pagoda, park and deer
We will walk through Kofukuji with its 50 meters 5 storied pagoda. Fresh air, history and deer eve...
We will walk through Kofukuji with its 50 meters 5 storied pagoda. Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.
Guide
Todaiji entrance
Kasuga Taisha shrine's entrance
Guide fees (entrance, transports and lunch)
Transport fees
Environ 2500 JPY/personne
