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Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Experience

By Cornwall Ltd
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €44 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Feed Nara’s friendly deer and capture memorable photos in Nara Park
  • Explore Kōfuku-ji Temple and its iconic five-story pagoda
  • Stand before the Great Buddha in Tōdai-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Stroll along the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • Enjoy a traditional mochi experience with fresh rice cake tasting.

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 27 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara, 630-8215, Japan | Meet your guide outside the East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station (not JR Nara Station), in the open plaza called Gyoki Hiroba (行基広場). You’ll see a fountain and a bronze statue of the monk Gyoki — this is a popular and easy-to-find meeting spot right in front of the station. Your guide will be wearing a bright fluorescent green band, so please look out for it when you arrive.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

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Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Mochi-Pounding Demonstration Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€43.83 x 1 Adult€43.83
Total
Price is €43.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fees for Tōdai-ji Temples
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Deer crackers for feeding the Nara Park deer (one set per group)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh mochi tasting

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Meet your guide at Kintetsu Nara Station and begin with Kōfuku-ji Temple, one of Nara’s most important historic temples. Learn about its history and its role in Japan’s first capital.

Next, head to Nara Park to meet the sacred deer. Your guide will provide deer crackers and share local legends explaining why these animals are considered messengers of the gods.

Continue to Tōdai-ji Temple to admire the awe-inspiring Great Buddha inside one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Take a moment to enjoy the calm atmosphere as incense gently fills the hall.

Then, follow your guide on a peaceful walk along Kasuga Taisha’s lantern-lined forest paths, learning about Shinto beliefs and the shrine’s deep connection to nature.

In Naramachi Old Town, enjoy a traditional mochi experience at a local shop. Learn about the mochi-making process and its cultural significance in Japanese life, from New Year celebrations to seasonal festivals. You’ll also taste freshly prepared mochi, soft and chewy, lightly flavoured with seasonal ingredients.

The tour concludes in Naramachi’s preserved merchant district, where your guide will share recommendations for cosy cafés and local eateries to enjoy after the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 27 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara, 630-8215, Japan | Meet your guide outside the East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station (not JR Nara Station), in the open plaza called Gyoki Hiroba (行基広場). You’ll see a fountain and a bronze statue of the monk Gyoki — this is a popular and easy-to-find meeting spot right in front of the station. Your guide will be wearing a bright fluorescent green band, so please look out for it when you arrive.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan