Name: Nara Adventure from Kyoto: Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park & More – Full Day
Brand: TripGuru
SKU: 5db041cf-2d81-4534-9f03-a81f74e79f4b
Price: 65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (20 reviews)

Home to serene gardens, ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the famous sprawling gardens with its iconic deer, Nara is a must-visit destination when in Japan. And It’s just a short train ride from Kyoto! With your friendly TripGuru at your side, go on a full-day adventure and hit up the city’s most beautiful spots!Meet up with your guide at the meeting point and board the express train to Nara to begin the day’s adventure. Pass by the Gyoki Statue and explore the Kofukuji Temple grounds as you learn about the history and establishment of the Heijo-kyo imperial capital.[[02-tours/rqos2oc9dnqquvpqgofn.jpg]]From there, you’ll head to Nara Park where you’ll see the friendly, free-roaming Sika deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. Take in the vast, wide-open spaces and lush greenery, and snap a few photos with the deer (considered the symbol of Nara), before heading to Todaiji.[[02-tours/b3x9kczmz2rmz3nffriz.jpg]]“It was amazing and blew away my expectations, the park is huge and beautiful, and of course, the deer are very friendly! A must-visit location in Japan.” – Andy, AustraliaThis UNESCO World Heritage Site stands majestically within the park and houses the awe-inspiring Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha in Japan. Up next is a traditional lunch at Kotoya Restaurant where you’ll get to enjoy some local Nara specialties before you head to Kasuga Taisha shrine.&nbsp;[[02-tours/kjgioikthvtr4kve3ra6.jpg]]Take in the picturesque shrine adorned with thousands of hanging lanterns before taking a stroll in Naramachi and get a glimpse of the narrow lanes lined with well-preserved traditional merchant houses that encapsulate the essence of the Edo period.[[02-tours/n8bkvwrqac9xf69csyms.jpg]]“Kasuga Taisha is more than a shrine, it’s a mysterious world that involves forest, pathways, lanterns, and semi-wild deer. We were very happy to explore the grounds. It is very calm and peaceful and worth the visit” – Izy, Australia&nbsp;

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Includes: 5 attractions, entrance fees, guide, snacks, water

Nara Adventure from Kyoto: Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park & More – Full Day

Go on a Nara full-day adventure from Kyoto and hit up the city’s most beautiful spots, including Nara Park, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha shrine, Naramachi, and more!

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Nara Adventure from Kyoto: Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park & More – Full Day

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