Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
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Overview
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. After walking through the lively shopping arcade, we visit Kofuku-ji Temple to admire its beautiful five-story pagoda and take photos. We then head to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha statue. Along the way, a local guide shares the history of the temples and fascinating insights into Japanese Buddhism. Next, we walk up to Nigetsu-do Hall, located on the hillside of Todai-ji, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Nara. The tour continues with visits to traditional souvenir shops before heading toward Kasuga Shrine. This small-group experience is hosted by Magical Trip, a trusted local tour operator recognized with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, offering unique tours across Japan.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Private Tour
Exclusively for your group
Starting from
$32.09
Option(s)
Group Tour
Mix of multiple groups
Starting from
$52.62
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Entrance fee for all of the temples and shrines we are visiting.
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Lunch (Vegan menu available)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour. Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.
- You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.
- Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
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