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Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide

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Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide

About this activity

**Important Notice**If you need to change the participation date or number of participants after making a reservation, please cancel your original booking and place a new one. Changes made without canceling the original reservation will not be accepted.

Discover the wonders of Nara on this immersive tour, visiting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple, with its impressive Nandaimon Gate and the iconic Great Buddha Hall, and the serene Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its beautiful main shrine.

Experience the breathtaking views from the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, a grass-covered mountain offering a panoramic vista that will leave you in awe.

Our expert English-speaking guide will lead you throughout the day, providing insightful commentary and stories about these historical sites.

As a special bonus, you will receive a “Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass,” which allows unlimited rides on local buses within the designated area, along with an exclusive original handkerchief.

What's included

  • ✓Consumption tax
  • ✓Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass
  • ✓English Guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Deer fortune fortune-telling paper fee
  • ✓Deer cracker fee
  • ✓Temple entrance & Viewing fee

Not included

  • ✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

  • Kintetsu Nara Station regular sightseeing bus stop Address: Nakasuji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8237 Access: Immediately after getting off at Kintetsu Nara Line Kintetsu Nara Station *Please make sure to arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Please meet your tour guide at: JR Nara Station (East Exit) Bus Stop No. 4. *Please make sure to arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the departure time. Bus station location:

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The allotted time for transportation time is already included in the total duration
  • Notifications for travelers **MUST READ** Service may be suspended if conditions compromise safety. Locations, visit order, times, and fees may change. Traffic delays may happen. During tourist season, allow time change. Children under six travel free if without a seat. Contact the reservation site for cancel inquiries. Proceed to the bus stop and show your boarding pass 10 minutes early.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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