Nara Park Classic Tour: Explore All Must-Sees in 3 Hours From JR Nara

Join our Nara Park Classic Tour and explore all the must-see attractions in just 3 hours. Our knowledgeable guide will provide historical insights and show you the best picture spots. Don’t miss out on this engaging walking tour!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Station - The meeting point is JR Nara Station. The guide will be waiting in front of the ticket gates. There is only one set of ticket gates at JR Nara Station, so simply exit and look for the guide holding a white NaraWalk flag.
    *Note: If you encounter ticket gates at an underground level, you are at Kintetsu Nara Station, which is…
What's Included
  • Bus ride from JR Nara Station to Nara Park
  • Admission included to Great Buddha Hall
What's Not Included
  • Meals and Drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an informative walking tour, illuminating the prime attractions of the Nara Park area. Spare your attention from smartphones or guidebooks, and take in the captivating city. Rest assured, our guide will inform you about historical details, photogenic spots, deer encounters, and more. Expect the tour to conclude by 1 pm, leaving you ample time…

Location
Nara Station
*Meet your guide in front of the ticket gate at JR Nara Station. JR Nara Station has only one ticket gate. Just come out, and find a NaraWalk guide with a white flag! (Ticket gate is a machine you tap your IC card or insert your train ticket.) *There are two "Nara Station" in Nara. Please come to JR Nara Station, not Kintetsu Nara Station. *If you have arrived at Kintetsu Nara Station, please come to JR Nara Station. This is not a private tour, and our only meeting place is JR Nara Station. *The tour starts punctually. As this is a group tour, we do not wait for those who cannot or does not appear on time at the meeting spot. If you arrive late, unfortunately you cannot join the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cruiser613679
May 9, 2025
Great tour with a lovely guide. - Nara is a perfect side trip from Kyoto with its varied attractions. Our guide Keiko was especially knowledgeable and helpful. Her skills were highly appreciated and we all had a wonderful time.
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Harry_lewis25
May 5, 2025
Great historic and natural experience - I had a great tour guide in Nobuko. She explained the history behind Nara really well which made it a more knowledgeable and informative experience. It allowed me to be more present and embrace the culture more. Highly recommend.
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Simon_a
Apr 18, 2025
This is a great guided... - This is a great guided tour through Nara and couldn’t recommend it more! The itinerary was perfectly paced, starting with the beautiful Kasuga Grand Shrine, where we saw deer peacefully roaming the grounds. Our guide Maliki shared so much history throughout the tour, especially at Todai-ji Temple—seeing the Great Buddha in person was a breathtaking experience. Nara Park was such a peaceful and scenic walk, tying together all the main attractions. Makiko was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept things engaging the whole way through. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Japan!
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Evawanda
Apr 15, 2025
great tour - had a great tour with mamiko! it was awesome seeing all of nara's beautiful sites in 3 hours. we only had one day in nara so it was perfect for us. would recommend to anyone short on time and wanting to see nara!
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Linda_y
Apr 11, 2025
Excellent Nara tour - Excellent tour with Kazu. Covered the main sites in Nara, allowed for other activities. Good information about religion, history, customs and deer! And lunch recommendations. Easy communication.
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Happiness32275999725
Apr 4, 2025
A trip to discover the charms of Japan that even Japanese people don't know - It was fun. Even though I was Japanese, I didn’t know anything about it! The explanation in English was fluid and pleasant, and I had a great day guiding me to the main points.
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Wendy
Mar 31, 2025
Great 3 hour tour of the highlights of Nara! I highly recommend this tour! - This was a great tour! Not too long and not too short! It gave us the rest of the day to explore Nara on our own. Reikosan was excellent and very knowledgeable about her home town of Nara.
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Dale_f
Mar 17, 2025
Nice walk with guide - Nice walk with yoshi our guide. Very informative. Daughter enjoyed feeding the deer. Good use of time
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179tessj
Feb 28, 2025
Great Naramachi tour by Reiko-san - We were lucky enough to have a tour by Reiko-san today. She taught us many things about Buddhism and Shintoism as we toured temples and shrines throughout Nara. She was incredibly pleasant to spend the day with altering plans to accommodate our interests.
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Sightsee01821021487
Nov 28, 2024
Friendly and competent - We had with Seiko a competent and very friendly park companion. Well prepared tour. In addition to English, Seiko also speaks excellent German. Tour language is very understandable English
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From $44
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).