Overview:
Discover the historical soul of Japan on this compact 4-hour walking tour through Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Perfect for travelers short on time who still want to see Nara’s iconic highlights with expert guidance.

Tour Highlights:
Todaiji Temple

• Home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), this wooden marvel is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a symbol of Nara’s religious importance.

Nara Park

• Stroll among hundreds of freely roaming deer that are considered messengers of the gods in Shinto belief.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

• Famous for its hundreds of bronze lanterns and beautiful vermilion halls nestled in a primeval forest.

Kofukuji Temple Grounds

• Explore the five-story pagoda and surrounding gardens of one of the powerful Seven Great Temples of ancient Nara.