How much walking should I expect?

A full day of it, roughly 15,000 to 20,000 steps, including one gentle uphill stretch to Nigatsudo Hall. If you would rather walk less or take frequent breaks, tell your guide in advance and the route adjusts.

Are train fares included?

No, public transportation is at your own expense, so bring a transit IC card or cash. Admission fees to the attractions, however, are included.

Can we feed the deer?

Yes. Vendors in Nara Park sell shika senbei, special deer crackers, and the deer famously bow for them. Your guide will show you how to feed them politely.

No, lunch at Yumekaze Square near Todai-ji is at your own expense. The local Yamato ramen made with Nara pork is the dish your guide usually recommends.

Nara

Nara Day Trip from Osaka with a Local Japanese Guide

English

9 hours

Nara's bowing deer, the Great Buddha of Todai-ji, and the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha fill this private day trip from Osaka. A local Japanese guide leads the whole day, with admission fees to the attractions included and stories that bring Japan's first capital to life.