Nara Day Trip: Todai-ji, Deer and the Quiet Side
The Great Buddha in the morning, then the paths behind the park
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About This Tour
Todai-ji first, while it is bearable, then Kasuga Taisha's lantern paths and the wooded trails behind the park that most day trips never reach.
Highlights
Todai-ji before the coaches
We are at the gate when it opens.
Kasuga's three thousand lanterns
Along the mossy approach.
The wooded trails
Where the deer actually live.
What's Included
Included
All temple admissions
Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha inner precinct.
Licensed guide
Full day.
Lunch
Kamameshi at a local shop; vegetarian on request.
Requirements
What to bring and prepare before you join.
Comfortable walking shoes
Expect uneven ground and some steps.
Water
Especially between June and September.
Meeting Point
Location
Sanjohoncho, Nara 630-8122, Japan
Outside JR Nara Station's east exit
Nearest stations
Accessibility
Get in touch before booking if you have mobility needs — some of the route is on uneven ground and we can usually adapt it.
Your Host
Yuki Tanaka
About Yuki
Born and raised here, and still surprised by it. I started hosting because visitors kept asking me the same questions and I had better answers than the guidebooks did.
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Things to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days before the tour starts for a full refund.
Instant booking
Your place is confirmed immediately based on the host's availability.
What to wear
Dress for walking and for the weather.
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From ¥18,000 / person (tax included)
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Cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the tour starts.
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