Nara Todaiji Lazy Bird Walking Tour

Nara Todaiji Lazy Bird Walking Tour

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About This Tour in Nara

The ancient capital of Nara, older than even Kyoto, is easily reached by train from Osaka or Kyoto. The enormous Main Hall of Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha inside, the deer park where you can feed crackers to the semi-wild deer, everything is more laid-back and quieter than Kyoto with much fewer tourists. Stroll through the vast temple grounds and back into the city where the tour takes you to a typical Izakaya standing bar to try some local sake and food. A wonderful way to spend a leisurely afternoon!

Why Visit Nara?

Nara, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Nara provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Nara

You can reach Nara, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.

What's Included

  • Guide fee

What's Not Included

  • Admission fees
  • Drink and Food
  • Public Transportation fare

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • comfortable shoes for walking

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Only in Nara can

outside the Ticket Gates

End Point

The five-storied pagoda of this temple

outside the Ticket Gates

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Only in Nara can you see hundreds of deer roaming freely 30 minutes

Only in Nara can you see hundreds of deer roaming freely. They like to follow the tourists in the hope of being fed deer crackers. We will have enough time for you to Interact with them and take some memorable pictures.

Nigatsudo-do Hall, with its wooden terrace and lanterns... 20 minutes

Nigatsudo-do Hall, with its wooden terrace and lanterns hanging from the roof, is a great backdrop for beautiful pictures. Not many tourists make their way up to this spot where you can overlook the whole of Nara city.

Hokke-do Hall is said to be the oldest building on the Todaiji Temple grounds 30 minutes

Hokke-do Hall is said to be the oldest building on the Todaiji Temple grounds. Many old Buddhist statue masterpieces from the 8th century created in a very unique way are enshrined here.

After making our way through the freely roaming... 45 minutes

After making our way through the freely roaming deer on the long approach we will finally stand in front of the Great Buddha Hall. The sheer size of it, the world's largest wooden building, is amazing. It tells a tale of how powerful the temple was in the 8th century.

Let's enjoy a stroll through the peaceful forest around Kasuga Grand Shrine 30 minutes

Let's enjoy a stroll through the peaceful forest around Kasuga Grand Shrine. The bright vermillion buildings, old stone lanterns, and hanging lanterns make a great background for pictures. Of course you can enjoy the deer peeking out from behind lanterns here too!

The five-storied pagoda of this temple was built about 600 years ago 10 minutes

The five-storied pagoda of this temple was built about 600 years ago. It is constructed out of thick logs joined together in a splendid and dynamic way.

Frequently Asked Questions

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