Nara Afternoon from Osaka

Take a day trip to Nara from Osaka! Visit Todaiji, the world’s largest wooden structure, and home of the Great Buddha, the largest Buddha in Japan. Mingle with the many deer at Nara Park, before visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara’s most famous shrine.

Itinerary / Activity Schedule

Osaka - Kyoto
Leave Osaka for Kyoto aboard a JR rapid train (non-reserved seats) with an English-Speaking tour conductor.

Todaiji Temple
See the Great Buddha in the world's largest wooden building.

A wonder of religious architecture.

Nara Deer Park
More than 1,000 deer roam freely in the verdant 1,250 acres peaceful park.

If you wish to feed the deer, they will gladly eat from your hand.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine
The most famous and beautiful Shinto shrine in Nara, it features some 3,000 antique stone and bronze lanterns.

Nara - Namba
Return to Namba aboard a Kintetsu Railways train (non-reserved seats) with an English-Speaking tour conductor. Train ticket from pick-up hotel to Kyoto and Nara to Kintetsu Namba Station are included in the tour fare.

Tour ends upon arrival at Kintetsu Namba Station around 6:30 p.m.

Includes
- Pick up at major hotels

Excludes
- Meals and Drinks (unless specified)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Optional Activity Costs
- Drop-off service

Please note
-Journey from Osaka to Kyoto and from Nara to Osaka will be accompanied by an English-speaking tour assistant and use public transportation.
- Connection to Kyoto Special Night or Kyoto Maiko Night tours cannot be made due to time constraints.
- At Kasuga Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
- There is no pick-up service provided by Kyoto Hotel Okura during the Gion Festival (July 17) and Jidai Festival (October 22) due to traffic restrictions.
7.There is no Drop-off service provided by Karasuma Kyoto Hotel during the Gion Festival (Jul. 14-16) due to traffic restrictions.
8.Nara Nagomikan is replaced by another souvenir shop when closed.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
2. On the Shopping Cart Page, continue shopping or check out.
3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.