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Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)
Nara Early Bird Tour with English Speaking Guide
Nara Early Bird Tour with English Speaking Guide
Nara Early Bird Tour with English Speaking Guide
Nara Early Bird Tour with English Speaking Guide

Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

By GuideMe Japan
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$116 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd comes. Also, this tour ends before noon so you will have the noon time to explore other parts of Nara or make a day trip to Osaka/Kyoto as well. A great tour for people that want to maximise their experience in Japan!

⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎

*Please be at the meeting spot, 10 minutes early than the scheduled time. Since we have other groups in the tour, we CANNOT accept any late guests. and will not be given a refund.

*This tour will conclude at Kintetsu Nara Station. For guests that book the Kyoto Station Pickup option, the fee from Kyoto to Nara Station is included in the tour but the fee on the way back is not included.

*This tour has up to 12 people.

Activity location

  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    • 48 Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kintetsu Nara Station Meet Up
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Kintetsu Nara Station: We will meet you at in front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. (NOT JR Nara)
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
NZ$116.29 x 1 AdultNZ$116.29
Total
Price is NZ$116.29
Until Mon, 25 Nov
Kyoto Station Pickup
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Kyoto Station Pickup: We will meet at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the northern side of the station where you can see Kyoto Tower outside.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:05 am
Price details
NZ$132.91 x 1 AdultNZ$132.91
Total
Price is NZ$132.91
Until Mon, 25 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport Fee from Kyoto to Nara (If you select the Kyoto Station Departure Option)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission Fee (800yen for Todaiji-Temple)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Kofuku-ji Temple
  • 1h
Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it's five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven metres shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!
Kasuga Grand Shrine
  • 1h
Kasuga Grand Shrine is famous for it's lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. There are approximately 3000 stone and bronze lanterns, standing as one of Japan's most historical shrines. It holds significance as the sacred grounds that inspired the presence of deer in Nara Park.
Nara Park
  • 1h
Nara Park is home to thousands of wild deers. These deers are considered to be sacred because it's said that one of the 4 gods in Kasuga Shrine rode the deer to Nara. The cute thing about these deers is that they bow at you when you feed them! It's an experience that everyone should try!
Todai-ji Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Todaiji Temple is famous for its Great Buddha Statue, the biggest Buddha statue in Japan. Until recently, this temple's man hall was the world's largest wooden building. It looks beautiful but once you know the history to why it was built and it's historical significance, you will be shocked!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKofuku-ji Temple
    • 48 Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKintetsu-Nara Station
    • Nishimikadochō
    • 630-8215, Nara, Nara, Japan

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