• Kofuku-ji Temple - At Kōfuku-ji Temple, a significant Buddhist site in Nara, visitors can explore the historic temple grounds and nearby halls. A guide will discuss the influence of Buddhism in ancient Japan and how powerful noble families shaped the area during the Nara period.
• Nara Park - In Nara Park, visitors can wander through a vast green space filled with hundreds of freely roaming deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in Shinto belief. Learn about their cultural importance, enjoy close-up photo opportunities, and feed them with special deer crackers available in the park.
• Todai-ji Temple - At Tōdai-ji Temple, visitors can explore the Great Buddha Hall, one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Inside, they will find the enormous bronze Great Buddha, a symbol of peace and unity. A guide will share the captivating story of the temple’s construction over 1,300 years ago and its pivotal role in Japan’s history.
• Kasuga Grand Shrine - At Kasuga Taisha’s National Treasure Hall (Kokuhoden), visitors can view a collection of rare historical artifacts, including samurai armor, weapons, and beautifully crafted ritual objects donated to the shrine over the centuries. This visit offers insight into Shinto traditions and the connection between shrines and Japan’s warrior culture.
• Nara - In Naramachi, Nara’s old merchant district, visitors can stroll through narrow streets lined with traditional wooden townhouses. There is time to explore small local shops, sample Japanese sweets and snacks, and try the famous freshly pounded mochi at Nakatanidō, all while experiencing the ambiance of a historic Japanese town that has endured for centuries.

• Entrance fee to Tōdai-ji (Great Buddha Hall)
• One set of deer crackers (shika-senbei) per group
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• One Nakatanidō freshly pounded mochi

Join your guide at Kintetsu Nara Station to start your journey at Kōfuku-ji Temple, a significant historical landmark in Nara. Discover its significance in Japan’s first capital.

Stroll through Nara Park and encounter the sacred deer. Offer them deer crackers while your guide shares insights into their status as divine messengers.

Proceed to Tōdai-ji to admire the Great Buddha housed in one of the largest wooden structures globally.

Wander along the lantern-adorned forest paths of Kasuga Taisha and gain an understanding of Shinto traditions.

In Naramachi, savor freshly prepared mochi and explore the historic merchant district before concluding the tour.

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