Nara Tour: History, Nature, and Sacred Deer

Discover Nara’s history and nature in 3 hours. Feed sacred deer, explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and marvel at Todai-ji Temple’s Great Buddha.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Park - Situated in the historic city of Nara, Nara Park was once part of the Kofuku-ji Temple grounds during the Nara period. This vast park beautifully merges historical importance with natural splendor. The park’s deer, revered as sacred messengers in Shinto tradition, wander freely, and visitors can delight in feeding them special deer…
What's Included
  • Tour guide In-person: English, Japanese
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Transportation from station
  • Brunch
Additional Information

Discover Nara’s blend of history and nature on our exclusive tour, ideal for culture lovers and families. Start at Nara Park, where you can interact with sacred deer and feed them special “shika-senbei” crackers. Next, explore the enchanting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, set in ancient forests that create a mystical ambiance. Finally, marvel at Todai-ji Temple,…

Location
Himuro Shrine
In front Torii gate of Himuro Shrine . The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thomas_k
Nov 18, 2025
Beware of deer .. they... - Beware of deer .. they bite the hand that feeds them. They can be quite aggressive in pulling at clothing and biting. Otherwise great tour and our guide did a wonderful job in educating us on what we saw and dealing with crowds.
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Renee_b
Aug 27, 2025
Amazing personality and super knowledgeable - Kaito was an amazing tour guide and fit in perfectly with our family!!!! He was personable, funny, and knowledgeable. He anticipated our desire to feed ALL the Bambis while making sure we had time to see the most sacred places. Kaito conveyed the significance of each of the locations, providing understanding of the culture while showing the curiosity to learn about ours.
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From $125
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).