Experience the thrill of exploring one of Japan's most historic cities with our Amazing Nara City Highlights Tour! Join us on an unforgettable journey as we uncover the hidden gems of Nara, from the grandeur of Todaiji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, to the serene beauty of Kasuga Grand Shrine, home to a thousand lanterns. Get a taste of Nara's rich history as we visit a traditional Japanese knife manufacturer, Kikuichi, and learn about the ancient art of Japanese cutlery. Take a leisurely ride through Nara Park, home to the famous Nara deers and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Sagi Pond, the perfect spot for a photo opportunity. Our knowledgeable and bilingual tour guides will make sure you have an informative and enjoyable experience, while riding on top-quality crossbike. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make the most of your time in Nara and book your tour today!
Join us on an amazing journey through the captivating city of Nara with our Highlights Tour. Whether you're a solo traveler or part of a group of friends, this is the ultimate way to explore and experience the incredible architecture and rich history of Nara. Led by our knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides, you'll enjoy a top-notch quality cross bike, useful tips and advice, and an enjoyable and informative outdoor experience. You'll also have the chance to meet other travelers and make the most of your time in Nara City.
Our tour includes visits to many of Nara's most popular tourist attractions, such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, as well as a visit to the well-known katana and Japanese cooking knife manufacturer, Kikuichi. This tour provides an ideal orientation and overview of Nara.
Our tour departs at 10 A.M and typically finishes by 1 P.M. We guarantee top-quality bikes, knowledgeable and bilingual local guides, and 24-hour free cancellation.
Tour highlights include the Yoshikien Garden, Nandaimon Gate, Deer Cookie Time, Todaiji Temple, Kikuichi Knife Shop, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park, and Sagi Ike Pond. The tour includes a top-quality cross bike, bilingual guide, helmet (if requested), deer cookie, entrance fees, and water refill (please bring your own bottle).
Todai-ji Nandaimon Gate: Admire the "Great South Gate" and its two fierce guardians protecting the place. (15 minutes)
Todai-ji Temple: Visit the biggest wood structure in the world and one of the most impressive temples in the country. (40 minutes)
Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga: Learn about this amazing shop's history and the ancient art of Japanese cutlery. Possibility to purchase knives on-site and receive FREE BLADE ENGRAVING when joining our Bike Tour (if engraver is available) (15 minutes)
Kasuga Grand Shrine: Explore the shrine and its thousand lanterns. (30 minutes)
Nara Park: Watch the deers and enjoy a ride through Nara Park. (10 minutes)
Sagi Pond: Enjoy a peaceful and gorgeous place to finish with a lovely photo spot. (10 minutes)
Q: What is the duration of the tour?
The tour is expected to finish by 13:00 ~ 14:00, usually 10 A.M departure.
Q: What is included in the tour?
The tour includes the use of a top-notch quality cross bike, knowledgeable and bilingual local guides, entrance fees, a deer cookie, and water refill.
Q: Is there a minimum number of travelers required for the tour?
Yes, this experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the tour is canceled because the minimum number isn't met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Q: What if the weather is bad?
This experience requires good weather. If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
The tour is a half-day tour that includes some of the most popular tourist attractions in Nara such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and also the visit of a well-known katana and actual Japanese cooking knife manufacturer, Kikuichi.
The tour provides an ideal orientation and overview of Nara and the tour guides are knowledgeable and bilingual.
The tour includes top-quality crossbike, bilingual guide, helmet (if requested), deer cookie, entrance fees, and water refill.
The tour has a 24 hours free cancellation policy and is guaranteed by knowledgeable and bilingual local guides, and top-quality bikes.
The tour has a minimum number of travelers required, if it is canceled due to poor weather or not reaching the minimum, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
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The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.
Hidden location just south of Nara Park. Peaceful and gorgeous place for a photo spot at the beginning of the tour.
Watch the deer and enjoy the ride through Nara Park between each point of interest during the tour.
This gate leads to the Todaiji temple that lies within Nara Park. You can admire the two fierce guardians that protect the Great South Gate.
The biggest wood structure in the world and one of the most impressive temples in the country. You will admire the "Daibutsuden", the biggest bronze buddha statue in the country.
Visit one of the oldest knife companies in the country, and get an introduction to Japanese Cutlery, its culture, and its history. Possibility to buy knives on-site, with excellent prices for top-notch knife quality.
Explore The shrine and its thousand lanterns. Learn about Shinto in general, and more specifically about the spirit of Kasuga, and the reason why the deer are sacred in this region.