ToursSennichimae
Nara Walking Tour: Deer Park, Todaiji, Kasuga & Nigatsudo
About
Walk among around 1,200 free-roaming deer in Japan’s first capital, and discover the temples and landscapes beyond the famous photos.
Nara Park covers roughly 660 hectares, where deer have lived alongside people for centuries. In local tradition, they are messengers of the gods. Offer a deer cracker and you may even receive their famous bow.
- Up to 8 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Nara ParkWalk around this park, and give food to the deers 30 min
- 2Enter this temple of Buddha, and see one of the biggest Buddha temples in Japan!Enter this temple of Buddha, and see one of the biggest Buddha temples in Japan! 40 min Admission not included
- 3Nigatsu-do TempleSee a beautiful view behind Toudaiji 30 min Admission not included
- 4Kasuga ShrineCheck out one of the most important shrines in Nara 10 min Admission not included
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Plan my dayWhat’s included
- History explanation
- Help to take photos
- Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation
- Toudaji (Optional)
- Kasuga Taisha (Optional)
- Shika Senbei (Deer Cracker) (Optional)
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with animal allergies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointSennichimaeGet directions (opens Google Maps)
Inside Namba Walk, nearest exist B23
Starts from
- Kintetsu Nara Station - StartStart from Nara (Kintetsu): Meet the guide in front of the Information Center at Kintetsu Nara Station.
- Osaka-Namba Start