Top Experiences in Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)

This full day experience is great choice to explore these both of historic cities of Kyoto and Nara. You can see popular and famous temple, shrine and also park with charming deers.

Todaiji temple Great Buddha is one of most famous and historical landmarks in Nara. It is the largest wooden structure in the world.You can enjoy to see frendly and charming deer in Nara park.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. We can visit general worship of main sanctuary. (Special Worship of Main Sanctuary, Kasugataisha Museum, and Botanical Garden are NOT included.)

Kyoto imperial palace is a huge beautiful garden is spread in the historical center of Kyoto. .

Kinkakuji is temple of the golden pavilion is one of the buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must visit landmark in Kyoto.

Bamboo grove in Arashiyama is beautiful place to walk. Let's walk goergeous scenery.

Let's discover the city of Nara. We will take you to vist Todai ji Temple including Great Buddha hall, Nara park and also Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

- Explore Nara city from Kyoto.
- Enjoy to see frendly and charming deer.
- Visit the famous Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
- Travel with comfortable air conditioned bus.
- Minimum number of 15 people for the tour to operate.

Let's enjoy sightseeing in traditional areas including Todaiji temple, Nara park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Todaiji temple Great Buddha is one of most famous and historical landmarks in Nara. Its around 15 meters in height. Todaiji temple claims the largest wooden structure in the world.

You can enjoy to see frendly and charming deer in Nara park.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. We can visit general worship of main sanctuary. (Special Worship of Main Sanctuary, Kasugataisha Museum, and Botanical Garden are NOT included.)

Together with the No.1 sightseeing spot of Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha in the fresh morning air, you can enjoy visiting representative spots of Nara as well. This tour offers you a glimpse at the highlights of both the two ancient capitals!

Nara city is rapidly gaining popularity as a tourist destination. As the capital of Japan in the 8th century, it can offer a variety of old temples and shrines, but also the charm of its former merchants’ quarter with quaint old houses serving as shops or restaurants. In this tour we will visit the biggest and most famous temple and shrine dating back to the 8th century as well as the old townscape.

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see many recommended spots, this tour is the best for you!

There are two options for this tour:
1. Fixed itinerary-If you choose this option, please check on tour details!

2. Free itinerary-If you choose this option, you can arrange the itinerary with the tour guide on the day! Private Group is up to 8 People. The price for this option is for a group price (entrance fee is not included).

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Participants will surely enjoy this tour which takes an efficient trip around two historical cities. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan. An assistant will provide support from Osaka to Kyoto. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara. After the tour ends, the assistant will lead travelers from Nara to Osaka.

Nothing better than to discover this city by the explanations from an -almost-local person! The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan.

I lived there for 3 years and it is my favorite place in Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!

We at Explorer Tours provide luxury and comfortable small group tours with a max capacity of 12 passengers per vehicle. Our tour conductors take our passengers to each destination and attend to every passenger on board our tour. All entry tickets are included in our price. Unlike big bus tours, we offer a more personal touch with every tours we operate.

Ancient city of Nara,
a place where Nara's culture can be experienced today.
A Tour Around World Heritage Sites and Japanese Sake Tasting

Each spot is selected by an expert tour conductor.
Visit World Heritage Sites, Sake brewery, to Naramachi where the history can be seen and experienced.

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple. See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built. Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas. For the Nara sightseeing in the afternoon, the tour will visit the World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

The Kansai area boasts a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes, making it a magnet for tourists. From the historic streets of Kyoto and Nara to the vibrant city life of Osaka, visitors can explore ancient temples and shrines, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience the excitement of modern entertainment districts like Dotonbori. Whether it's cherry blossom season or autumn foliage, Kansai offers something captivating year-round.

You can fully customize your own itinerary in these four cities of Kansai area or refer to our recommended route in What's to expect part.

(Attention: We don't provide trip to Wakayama or Amanohashidate & Ine-cho area.)

If you want to customize your own tour, please select your most favorite attractions in these four cities and share your other special requests with us. We will help you plan the route, draft an itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary.

This bike tour is based on our most popular tour, Nara Highlights, but without Yoshikien Garden and reserved for families with kids who can ride a bike. No E-bike nor Child seats are available.

As it is a private family tour, you can be sure that your guide will take extra care of your group, and adjust and adapt the tour based on your preferences.

Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation.
Merci pour votre compréhension.

The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!

Maximum 7 participants per tour.

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This cycling tour takes you to four popular sightseeing spots in Nara. Cycling is comfortable and efficient, allowing you to visit many less crowded spots, perfect for those who want to take it easy. Since we operate a bicycle shop, our bikes are well maintained. Our guide will take photos throughout the tour, which you can download for free for a month, ensuring plenty of memories. Family and couple photos are especially precious for travel.

Our guide may struggle with English but will use communication boards in English, Chinese, and French, as well as translation apps to assist.

Embark on a captivating 4-day private tour of Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara with a seasoned guide. Explore Kyoto's iconic temples and gardens, including the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Discover Osaka's vibrant street food scene and historic landmarks like Osaka Castle. In Nara, encounter ancient temples and the famous Great Buddha statue. With personalized insights from your guide, delve into the rich culture and history of each destination for an unforgettable journey through Japan's Kansai region.

Let’s see Kyoto Osaka Nara ….

One More big plus, These trips are fully customizable.

Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special for your own group.

Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation.
Merci pour votre compréhension.

As soon as we pass through the shopping arcade, we will visit Kofuku-ji temple where we can see the beautiful 5 stories pagoda. After taking some good photos, we will be heading to Todai-ji temple. The huge Great Buddha statue await you in the back. Our local guide will explain some histories and interesting facts about Japanese Buddhism and temples!

After seeing the Great Buddha statue, we will enjoy viewing Nara on the Nigetsu-do temple!
On the top of Todai-ji temple, there is Nigetsu-do temple where we can enjoy the great view of Nara. After that, we will visit some traditional souvenir shops and walk toward Kasuga shrine!

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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!

Explore the highlights of Nara with our friendly local guides who are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about their city. They will take you around the sites in most efficient way and provide you with in-depth insights into each site, ensuring you get the most out of your visit.

Nara, the first capital of Japan, is a captivating city that offers a journey back in time to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage. Famous for its serene temples and a shrine, stunning garden, and the iconic free-roaming deer. This tour allows you to choose several locations of your choice.

Join us for an unforgettable stop in Nara, the heart of Japan.

Please choose 3 to 4 must-see spots from "What To Expect" that you wish to visit.

Explore picturesque Nara on a private and personalised experience. Your Local Host will show you Nara’s highlights like the Todai-ji Temple as well as revealing hidden gems and the most beautiful spots in the city. Visit stunning Shinto shrines, sacred Buddhist sites and stroll through peaceful gardens and along forest paths, as well as enjoying authentic Kansai cuisine. A day in Nara will feel like a holiday from your holiday!

Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century prior to Kyoto and is located within an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. In this tour we will stroll around a 19th century town area in the morning, and then visit a solemn shrine hidden in the forest and a huge temple, both of which were founded in the 8th century. In addition to that, we will have interesting encounters with the wild but friendly deer roaming around Nara Park.

In this tour you will be able to appreciate the difference between Nara and Kyoto, the development of culture, architecture and lifestyles in these two periods in Japanese history.

We will pick you up at Osaka or Kyoto so there will be no problems with the transfer to Nara.

Leading outdoor activities provider in Nara City, we always over-deliver and make sure our guests are safe and enjoy our experiences in the best way possible.

We take you where you want to go and want to see, but we also include hidden gems you didn't know about, to really make a difference in your trip.

In this tour, you will explore the best of what the Nara Park area has to offer, cover a day of walking around in 3.5 hours with E-bikes, get more to do in one day, to optimize your trip schedule, and enjoy our connections with the local community.

Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance.
Merci pour votre compréhension.

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Participants will surely enjoy this tour which takes an efficient trip around two historical cities. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.

This bike tour is based on our most popular tour, Nara Highlights, but reserved for families with kids with adult-size E-bikes and kids-size bikes. Child seats are available for non-riding kids and infants as well.

As it is a private family tour, you can be sure that your guide will take extra care of your group, adjusting and adapting the tour based on your preferences.

Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation.
Merci pour votre compréhension.

Visit two World Heritage Sites in Nara—Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine—as well as Nara Park on this half-day afternoon course. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. The intensity of Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha statue is absolutely stunning. Get to see wild deer, a rarity in Japan and elsewhere in the world, while walking through Nara Park. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.

Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!

In this two-day tour, you will visit two cities that once prospered as the
capitals of Japan and have many attractions. As professional guides accompany you, you can manage your time efficiently. Listening to explanations in detail
enables you to understand the Japanese culture and distinctive characteristics more deeply.
Save your time and enhance the value of your travel with us!

We begin our adventure in Todai-ji, where the imposing Great Buddha and the majestic architecture amaze us. Then, at Nigatsu-do, we enjoyed panoramic views of Nara and the beautiful cherry blossoms. We continue to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, with its mystical stone lanterns and enchanted forests, before relaxing in Ukimido, surrounded by serenity and divine deer. We conclude at Kofuku-ji, exploring its five-story pagoda and ancient gardens, immersing ourselves in Nara's rich history.

This is a Nara private tour using by public transportation from Kyoto.

The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!

The destinations of the tour includes Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and other UNESCO World Heritage Site temples!

For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

Historically Nara was the capital of Japan and the seat of the Emperor during the Nara period from 710 to 794, before the capital was moved to Kyoto. This ancient capital has three registered World Heritage Sites: “Historical Properties of Ancient Nara,” “Buddhist Monuments around Horyuji Temple,” and “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.” Culturally, the method of making ink was introduced to Japan in 610. It then developed in Nara. More than 90% of Japan’s ink is produced in Nara, and the brand has been established as “Nara Sumi.”

Nara is a special place where you can experience Japan’s ancient history and culture, surrounded by museums displaying art and historical materials, including world heritage sites, national treasures, and important cultural properties. Discover this city with us and experience its charm for yourself.

This is a Nara private tour using by public transportation from Osaka.

The guide will pick you up at the hotel. No problem with train and bus transfers, as the guides are with you!

The destinations of the tour includes Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, and other UNESCO World Heritage Site temples!

For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

This tour is a tour using public transportation.
Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794).

Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

This is a guided walking tour covering all must-sees of Nara Park area. Instead of looking down at your smartphones or guidebooks for information, look up and around to enjoy the city. Our guide is sure to tell you history, picture spots, about deer and so on. The tour usually ends around 1 pm; you have enough time to explore the city on your own afterwards.
*This tour is not a private tour. This is a group tour with other guests.
*The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.

Nara is famous for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Visitors flock to Nara to marvel at its ancient temples, including Todai-ji with its giant Buddha statue, and to wander through Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely. The tranquil atmosphere and picturesque scenery make Nara a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience.

You can fully customize your own itinerary in NARA or refer to our recommended route in What's to expect part.
If you want to customize your own tour, please select your most favorite attractions in NARA and share your other special requests with us. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary.

Enjoy your private tour in Nara!

REMARKS:
You can always make change to the itinerary (Within Nara) even while traveling on the vehicle, The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.

• No Hidden Charges
• One day private tour
• Clean cars & Professional drivers

The itinerary is based on hiring a car or a van for 10 hours - Cash to the driver on the tour day: Up to 5 passengers: ¥110,000 ,if more than 5 please let me know in advance.

1- Within a day of your stay in Kyoto, I am going to show you the must-see spots of Nara and Arashimaya.

2- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective.

3- Tour itenerary is planned to cover the top sightseeing spots of Nara and Arashiyama and long enough to go around the cultural and historic places too, however, I can customize it based on your will.

Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.

09:00 Hotel Pick up
10:00 bamboo forest and Tenryu-ji temple garden
11:00 Hozu-gawa river and Togetsu bridge
13:00 move to Nara
14:30 Nara deers park
15:30 Todaiji temple
16:30 Kasuga Shrine
17:30 Back to Kyoto
19:00 Tour finish

Nara was an ancient capital of Japan from 710 to 784. You'll explore peaceful shrines, Great buddha hall in Nara park and amazing Japanese garden called Isuien.

Nara has beautiful natural scenery, good traditional food, cultural and historical sites. Several historical sites have been resistered on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

One of the most exciting things is deer in the park. They are so tamed and cute.

Our professional friendly tour guide will show you the best route and some places that is hard to find for the first time visitors. Why don't you have a great day in Nara with us?　（ tour destination might be varied depending on the departure time of cruise ship or the port location)