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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

By GuideMe Japan
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$143 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Nara becomes extremely crowded in the afternoon, making photos difficult. In our tour, we visit the main sites—Kofuku-ji, Todaiji, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine—before the crowds arrive.

⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎

  • Please arrive 10 minutes early. Late guests cannot be accepted and no refunds will be given.

  • For the Kyoto/Osaka Station Pickup option: the one-way train fare to Nara is included. The return ticket is not included.

*This tour has up to 12 guests.

*In this tour, we will walk about 10,000 steps. (stairs and hills included)

*We will be using the public train (not a private vehicle) to go from Kyoto/Osaka to Nara which each takes around 1 hour.

  • Tour duration:
    　– Kyoto/Osaka Departure: 4.5 hours
    　– Kintetsu Nara Station Meeting: 3.5 hours

Please provide a phone number that is reachable in Japan and on WhatsApp so that we have a smooth interaction before the tour date. Travel agents must enter the guest’s phone number, not the agency’s.

Activity location

  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    • 48 Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kintetsu Nara Station Meet Up

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Kintetsu Nara Station: We will meet you at in front of the Gyoki Bosatsu statue near Exit 2 or East Exist of Kintetsu Nara Station. (NOT JR Nara)
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
Kintetsu-Nara Station, Japan, 630-8215 Nara, Nishimikadochō, 東向中町29

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$134.85 x 1 AdultNZ$134.85
Paid at activityNZ$8.63
Total
Price is NZ$143.48
Until Sun, 17 May

Kyoto Station Pickup

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Kyoto Station Pickup: We will meet at Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate, the northern side of the station where you can see Kyoto Tower outside.
Starting point:
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$151.03 x 1 AdultNZ$151.03
Paid at activityNZ$8.63
Total
Price is NZ$159.66
Until Sun, 17 May

Osaka Station Pickup

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Osaka Tourist Information Centre, Japan, 530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 3-chōme−1−１ JR大阪駅中央コンコース

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:10 AM
Price details
NZ$156.43 x 1 AdultNZ$156.43
Paid at activityNZ$8.63
Total
Price is NZ$165.06
Until Sun, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport Fee from Kyoto/Osaka to Nara (Only if you select the option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-Speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport Fee for returning from Nara to Kyoto/Osaka
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Todai-ji Temple

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We will walk about 10,000 steps during this tour.
  • Not recommended for guests over 75.
  • Guests under the age of 6 cannot join.

Activity itinerary

Kofuku-ji Temple

  • 30m
Kofuku-ji Temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. It is famous for it's five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan just seven metres shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. See this temple for yourself at sunrise!

Kasuga Grand Shrine

  • 1h
Kasuga Grand Shrine is famous for it's lanterns, which have been donated by worshippers. There are approximately 3000 stone and bronze lanterns, standing as one of Japan's most historical shrines. It holds significance as the sacred grounds that inspired the presence of deer in Nara Park.

Nara Park

  • 30m
Nara Park is home to thousands of wild deers. These deers are considered to be sacred because it's said that one of the 4 gods in Kasuga Shrine rode the deer to Nara. The cute thing about these deers is that they bow at you when you feed them! It's an experience that everyone should try!

Todai-ji Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Todaiji Temple is famous for its Great Buddha Statue, the biggest Buddha statue in Japan. Until recently, this temple's man hall was the world's largest wooden building. It looks beautiful but once you know the history to why it was built and it's historical significance, you will be shocked!

Location

Activity location

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    Kofuku-ji Temple
    • 48 Noboriojicho
    • 630-8213, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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    Kintetsu-Nara Station
    • Nishimikadochō
    • 630-8215, Nara, Nara, Japan
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    Osaka Tourist Information Center
    • 1 1
    • 530-0001, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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