Nara Afternoon Tour

Take a peaceful afternoon trip to Nara and explore some of Japan’s most special places. This tour includes visits to Todai-ji Temple, where you’ll see the giant Great Buddha statue, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its lovely lanterns and quiet beauty. A professional English-speaking guide will be with you to share interesting facts and make the experience easy to enjoy.

You’ll also walk through Nara Park, where friendly deer walk freely and often come close to visitors. From January 2025, the tour will include a special area of Kasuga Taisha Shrine with old wooden gates, hanging lanterns, and views of an untouched ancient forest. As you travel from Kyoto, enjoy the peaceful countryside scenery along the way.

What’s Covered

• English-speaking licensed guide

• Entry to Todai-ji Temple

• Round-trip travel by bus

• Tax and service charges

What’s Extra

• Meals and drinks

• Personal expenses

Good to Know

• The tour ends at Kyoto Avanti, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit.

• Your e-voucher will be emailed. Please show it at the meeting location.

• Itinerary and arrival times may change due to traffic or crowd levels.

• Starting in January 2025, drop-off will only be at Kyoto Avanti.

• Children aged 5 and under can join for free but will not have a bus seat or meal. Book under the child rate if these are needed.

• An English-speaking licensed guide will lead the tour. Drivers do not provide guiding services.

• Please check in at the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F by 13:20.

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