Day trip to Nara, where past meets present
See some of Japan's most spectacular temples and gardens and snap a few shots with the deer roaming around in ancient Nara on a day trip from Osaka
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Experience Overview
Time:
9 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Arabic, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
DAISO Namba Nansan-dori Store - The host will be waiting in front of the shop.Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
A private and personalized experience
9 hours with a host (including travel time to and from Osaka)
Tickets to: Isui-en Garden, Todaiji-Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do & Sangatsu-do Halls
One day free pass Bus ticket from JR Nara
Walking and Bus experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s Excluded:
Food and drinks
Tickets to attractions other than the ones listed above
Train Transportation costs (Japan Rail Pass holders can travel free on the JR)
Gratuities (optional)
Key Highlights:
- Take a train ride from Osaka to Nara with your host, and discover the ancient city’s best attributes
- Delve into centuries of Japanese history and culture, all in a single day.
- See the city’s most iconic shrines, temples and relics, with expert insight from your host.
- Discover hidden side streets and picturesque pathways in an architecturally stunning city.
- Feed the famous deer that roam in and around Nara-koen Park. Who doesn’t love Bambi?
- Taste Nara’s local delicacies at an eatery hand-picked by your host.
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