Nara Trip Overview
Nothing better than to discover Nara by the explanations from an -almost-local person! The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan.
I lived in Nara for 3 years and it is my favorite place in Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Nara, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nara, , Japan
Nothing better than to discover Nara by the explanations from an -almost-local person! The first fixed capital of Japan, a high city of tradition and history, you will learn more about the history of this city and Japan.
I lived in Nara for 3 years and it is my favorite place in Japan. You will discover an ancient capital which became a calm countryside city. Nothing to hurry, nothing to worry!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Nara Prefectural Office, 30 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213 Nara Prefecture
You can see all over the city from the rooftop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Todai-ji Temple, 406-1 Zoushi-cho, Nara 630-8587 Nara Prefecture
The biggest Buddha of Japon is sitting, waiting for you! His home, Todaiji is the world’s biggest wooden building.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kofuku-ji Temple, 48 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213 Nara Prefecture
We will walk through Kofukuji, direction south then take a lunch and walk to Nara park. Fresh air, history and deer everywhere.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nara Park, 469 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8501 Nara Prefecture
Nara Park is the home of the 1400 shika deer. We meet them when we walk from Kofukuji to Kasuga-taisha. We can even pet them.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kasuga Grand Shrine, 160 Kasuganocho, Nara 630-8212 Nara Prefecture
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara park. You will experience the presence of the Japanese old gods and of their messengers, the cute deer.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Naramachi, Nara Nara Prefecture
Naramachi is the old town of Nara. Its traditional architecture has not changed from the Meiji era and even before. It is a real pleasure to walk around this district. Walking, we will come back to our starting point.
Duration: 2 hours
