Nara Half-Day Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha
- Stroll through Nara Park with free-roaming deer
- Discover Kasuga Taisha Shrine's ancient architecture
- Learn about Nara's rich history and culture
- Enjoy a leisurely walk through scenic gardens
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Nara's historic sites
- Visit to Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park
- Engagement with friendly free-roaming deer
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; please inform in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions; check the forecast before your visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- All ages are welcome on this tour. Although we walk with a few short breaks, please let us know in advance if any group members have health concerns.
- You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase additional snacks or drinks.
Traveler reviews
Excellent Tour
We had the best morning with Jimmy who was a fantastic tour guide, funny and had lots of great stories and knowledge to share with us about beautiful Nara. He was so easy to talk to and gave us such a good experience of Nara culture. My kids loved it too. Thank you Jimmy for a wonderful morning. I highly recommend this tour!
Good friendly tour of Nara
Great tour! Moe was knowledgeable of Nara (and also Osaka) and friendly. Enjoyed the snow ice recommendation after the tour.
Great guide, impressive sites & a tasty lunch
We took the walking tour with Jimmy: the meet-up at the station went smoothly and we headed into Nara, with some useful advice for how to interact with the many deer that we would see during the day. The Big Buddha temple was particularly imposing and impressive. The weather was a bit rainy and this was taken into account; as well as the main sites, we enjoyed the opportunity to watch and try calligraphy which was a great bonus. The delicious lunch provided was in a lovely little restaurant that we would never have found otherwise.
Nara half day walking tour
We had a great time, the guide was very friendly and gave us a lot of deer crackers to feed the deer. He also showed a very traditional "Hidden" restaurant that we never would have found otherwise and took us to impressive buddhist tempels and shinto shrines (one wach, admission was included)
Five-Star Tour with Megu
Toured Nara for the first time with my dad. Megu was a fantastic guide who was very informative, fun to be around, and spoke English very well. We got to see lots of deer, beautiful shrines and temples, and inside a traditional Japanese house. We also enjoyed a wonderful lunch with our group that came with the tour. We had such a good time, and would recommend this tour and Megu to anyone.