Visit two World Heritage Sites in Nara, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, on this half-day course.
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From Kyoto 2023
The Experience
Visit two World Heritage Sites in Nara, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, on this half-day course.
Get to see wild deer up close, 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.
After the tour, participants will be dropped off at the following locations: Kyoto Hotel Okura, Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto (*limited to staying guests), Karasuma Kyoto Hotel, Sunrise Tours Desk in Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit), Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto Hotel Tokyu, ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto, Kyoto Tower (Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit) → Please be sure to select the drop-off location when making your reservation.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 13:30- Avanti's Sunrise Tours Desk - Depart (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
- From Kyoto to Nara (90 min) Head to Nara via Nara Keinawa Expressway
- Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Nara Park - 2023: 6 0 min - 2024: 70 min
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine - 2023: 40 min - 2024: 50 min
- Nara Nagomikan(Gift shop) (20 min) Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.
- 18:30-19:30 Drop-off Service After Kyoto Station, participants will be dropped off at their hotels.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- To prevent infection, please participate wearing face masks.
- On the day of the tour, a health check and temperature screening will be conducted. Those with a temperature of 37.5 and above as well as those who do not feel well may not be allowed to participate.
- The above are subject to change depending on the infection status.
Important Booking Information
During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding. Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.
At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion. *Nara Nagomikan is not included in 2024 tour dates
Connection to the Kyoto Night Tour or Kyoto Maiko Dinner is not possible.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Seats may not be designated.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)