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[Departure confirmed for 1 or more participants] Regular sightseeing bus with English guide "Perfect Nara Park Tour" | Departure from Nara
- You will visit the World Heritage-registered Todaiji Temple (Great South Gate and Great Buddha Hall), Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Main Hall), and the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, where the entire mountain is covered in grass and offers a magnificent view, guided in English by a professional guide-interpreter selected by our company.
- You can rest assured that we are the largest bus company in the region. We operate buses with three rows of independent seats, so you can travel efficiently and comfortably around the famous sites of Nara. (The type of bus may change depending on circumstances.)
- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, you will have the opportunity to visit the main shrine and try your hand at drawing a deer fortune (English version).
- At the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Nara city and have the opportunity to feed deer crackers to the deer in Nara Park.
- As a special bonus, you will receive a "Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass", which allows you to ride local buses within the designated area on the day and the following day, as well as a special original handkerchief.
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Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Departure times vary depending on the boarding location, so be sure to check both the boarding location and departure time.
There is no need to check in at our information desk. Please come directly to the bus stop.
When boarding, please present your boarding ticket (voucher) to the driver.
Children under 6 years old are free, but we do not provide seats for them. If a seat is required, a child fare will be charged.
Service may be suspended if road conditions, weather conditions or other factors make it appear as though passenger safety is unsafe.
Please note that the tour locations, order, tour times, and fees may change due to circumstances. There may also be delays due to traffic conditions. In such cases, the order of tour locations and tour times may change.
Roads are very congested during the tourist season. Please allow plenty of time for your return train connections.
Please note that due to construction work or other reasons, some of the buildings and Buddha statues you view may look different or may not be viewable.
Please note that we may not be able to guide you through some areas due to festivals, etc.
If you cancel your order after two days before the day of the tour, a cancellation fee of 100 yen will be charged per person. If you cancel after this time, we will charge you 100% of the total amount of your order.
If you wish, you can get off at Kofuku-ji Temple or the Nara Convention Center.
FAQ
Nara Park is renowned for its free-roaming wild deer, which are considered sacred messengers. It also hosts several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Todaiji Temple, home to a colossal bronze Buddha statue, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its numerous bronze and stone lanterns. The park also offers access to Mt. Wakakusa, providing panoramic city views.
Nara Park is highly accessible from both Osaka and Kyoto. Direct train services, such as the JR Nara Line from Kyoto or the Kintetsu Nara Line from Osaka, offer convenient connections. Travel times are typically around 30-50 minutes, making it a popular day trip destination for visitors from these major hubs.
While entering Nara Park itself is free, some of its major attractions, such as the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple and the Main Hall area of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, do require a separate admission fee. Visitors can freely explore the general park grounds and interact with the deer without a ticket.
To comfortably explore the main attractions within Nara Park, including Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and the ascent to Mt. Wakakusa's summit for views, a visit of at least 3 to 4 hours is generally recommended. This allows for leisurely walking, appreciating the sites, and interacting with the deer.
Utilizing a dedicated sightseeing bus offers significant advantages, especially for visiting multiple attractions like Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Mt. Wakakusa efficiently. It provides comfortable, independent seating and an English-speaking guide who offers insightful commentary, enhancing the understanding of each site and ensuring a relaxed touring experience without the hassle of navigating public transport.
At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, visitors have the unique opportunity to enter the main shrine area and try drawing an English version of a "deer fortune" (Omikuji), adding a cultural dimension to their visit. Within Nara Park, a popular activity is feeding special deer crackers to the friendly, free-roaming deer, which is a memorable interaction for many visitors.
The Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass offers excellent flexibility for exploring beyond the main tour. It allows unlimited rides on local buses within a designated area for the entire tour day and the following day. This pass enhances convenience by facilitating independent exploration of additional local sights and neighborhoods in the Nara region at one's own pace.
The summit of Mt. Wakakusa provides breathtaking panoramic views of Nara city, including its sprawling urban landscape, distant mountains, and key landmarks. It's an excellent spot for photography, offering a unique high-angle perspective of the city, especially during clear weather. The expansive grassy slopes also make for picturesque scenery.
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