Day Tour

Nara Afternoon Tour:Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Round-trip from Kyoto)

  • Shrine
  • Heritage
  • Drop off
  • Half Day

per person USD 65
NG007S

Visit two World Heritage Sites in Nara --Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine -- as well as Nara Park on this half-day afternoon course. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. The intensity of Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha statue is absolutely stunning. Get to see wild deer up close, a rarity in Japan and elsewhere in the world, while walking through Nara Park.

Day 1: Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto


Depart 
 
1:30
 
Avanti’s Sunrise Tours Desk - (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)  
Please refer to [Bus Company].
 
Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Nara Park (60 mins)
 
A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.
 
 
Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 mins)
 
This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee:
Itinerary/Destinations].
 
Nara Nagomikan (Gift Shop)  (20 min)
 
The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee:
Itinerary/Destinations].
 
6:30 - 7:30 
 
Drop-off Service  
 
After Kyoto Station, participants will be dropped off at their hotels.

Departure Date

2023: Jan. 12-Dec. 26, Tue., Wed., Thur., Fri. (Exceptions apply)

Meal

No meals included.

Guide

English-speaking guide service is included.

Minimum Participants Required

1 person

Pick up and Drop off

Pick-up : Not Available / Drop-off : Available

Inclusion

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour


1.

[Reception Method]
 
At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.

2.

[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]
 
- Customers are to prepare the necessary visa requirements, etc. for traveling to Japan on their own.
- Please check the following for the most up-to-date information on infection control measures.
Website: https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/en/
- Please register in advance on Visit Japan Web and use Fast Track. For details, please check the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Japan website or the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
- Please be sure to guide the customer to enroll in private insurance for medical care.
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- To prevent infection, please participate wearing face masks.
- On the day of the tour, a health check and temperature screening will be conducted. Those with a temperature of 37.5 and above as well as those who do not feel well may not be allowed to participate.
- The above are subject to change depending on the infection status. Please be sure to follow the guide's instructions.
Please check the following for the most up-to-date information.
Website: https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/en/
 

 

3.

[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 - 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 15 min one-way). Thank you for your understanding.
Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.
At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.
Connection to the Kyoto Night Tour or Kyoto Maiko Dinner is not possible.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
Seats may not be designated.

 

4.

Depending on the number of participants, JR rail or a bus may be used for the trip from Osaka to Kyoto, and Kintetsu rail or a bus may be used from Nara to Osaka. Please note that seating is non-reserved for the trip from Osaka to Kyoto and the trip from Nara to Osaka if using public transportation. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

Please contact JTB Reservation Center for the pickup service to assembly place.
JTB Reservation Center : Tel 1(800) 223-6104, email reservation@jtbusa.com

Date & Price Tour Start Tour End Departure Adult Child Infant Single Supplement
01/12/2023 12/26/2023 Osaka $ 65 $ 58 $ 0 $ 0
Cancellation rates will apply to the tour fare as below. If notice of cancellation is received on tour starting date, or in case of failure to show without notice 100% of the tour fare, 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour 40%, 7 to 2 days prior, 30%, 8 days or more days prior, no charge. Cancellation period is based on United State PST time.. Notice must be received during JTB USA office hours. Mon. - Fri., 9:00AM-5:30PM PST Except National Holidays.

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