Nara Classic Private Tour (Full Day)

I have lived in Nara for half of my life, and Nara park has been where I go for walks, sakura viewing, and seasonal photo takings, etc. I recommend this tour to a first-time visitor to Nara. We will visit the highlight spots of Nara when it was the ancient capital of Japan over 1, 300 years ago, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. As we walk through Nara park, we will meet lots of friendly deer, protected as the messengers of the god of Kasuga grand Shrine. I will tell you about the uniquely international-oriented history of the Nara period, and how Shintoism and Buddhism have co-existed in Japan. You will hear about many of the dramas and history which are behind the grand structures of buildings and great statues of Buddha, ceremonies, and festivals. Growing up, breathing in the long history and tradition and spirituality here formed who I am as Japanese, so it is my pleasure to guide you around here. ​​Discover why Nara is so important and unique and attracts many visitors even today!

● Meet at the JR Nara station or Kintetsu Nara station. ● Nara park: You can take many cute photos/ videos a with deer and feed them "deer crackers" for their snack. ● Kofukuji Temple: famous for being the 2nd tallest five-stories pagoda in Japan where you will see various Buddhist artworks from the Asuka period to the Edo period (6th century to 19th centuries). ● Todaiji Temple: the World's largest wooden structure and home of the Great Buddha statue, known as Daibutsu. ● Nigatsudo: and ancient hall on the grounds of Todaiji where a fire ceremony occurs during the third month. ● Kasuga Grand Shrine: See and learn about Shintoism, what it is, what is kami, how to pray, etc. Please note this tour can be customized. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customized tour.