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 English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
DAISO, 2-chōme-2-17 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, JapanCancellation:
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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What you’ll do
Nara is home to unique features; we don’t just mean temples and shrines. Local street food is amazing because it caters to the tame deer that wander around Nara Park. Be wary, though - they’ll do anything for a bite! Your host will lead you to the city’s numerous cultural hotspots, ranging from ancient temples to one giant Buddha, giving you the inside scoop on centuries of Japanese history.
Peckish? You might find yourself slurping on the unique taste of spicy Tenri Ramen or sampling chagayu, a regional rice and tea porridge. If it’s souvenirs you’re after, pop in at Higashimuku Shopping District before heading back to the station. It’s chock full of curios and trinkets, and your host will be on hand to haggle!
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