Nara Park Classic Strolls (No Kimono Rental)
Is this your first time to visit Nara? In that case, we recommend you to visit the typical major sightseeing spot and landmarks in the Park area. That is Todai-ji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and among of all, deer, the lovely creature which is the symbol of this ancient city.
We offer the classic tour of picking up two from those architecture for your strolling around with English guide.
By joining this tour, visitors can understand the background and historical facts of this ancient capital city, further the unique feature and the depth of Japanese cultural asset and religion, Shinto and Buddhism.
Period: From April 1 till October 31, 2024 (For available date/time, please check)
Wearing Haori (kimono jacket) and walk around the Nara park area with English speaking guide --- price: JYE3,000 or USD25 (included tax)
Approx time to take: 3 hours
The price included.-:
Haori (a traditional Japanese kimono jacket approx JYE1,000) --- You can wear during the tour and bring it back for souvenir!
Admission fee for one site out of the major temples and shrine (Todaiji Daibutsu-den JYE500/Kasuga Taisha/ Kokufukuji National Treasure Museum JYE500)
English Guide
*Charges can be paid at the time of meeting or by PayPal in advance to secure a spot in the tour.
Children 12 and under with parents are free of charge (Admission and Transportation fees required).
Time Schedule as an Example:
(Version of which Kofukuji & Kasuga Shrine are selected)
AM 10:00
Meet at Nara Machi
Haori are handed out
Walking Map are presented
Tour Start
Arrived at Sarusawa Pond (the beginning of the park area)
AM 10:50
Kofukuji Temple
See Five-street pagoda and visit the Hall (if requested)
AM 11:00 - 11:20
Move to Kasuga Shrine
AM 11:30
In front of Shrine Gate
Introduce how to purify before visit inside
Go to main sanctuary
PM 12:30 Tour End
Payment by USD: US dollar only available by PayPal payment; otherwise only cash payment by Japanese Yen can be accepted.