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A traditional building with a large, ornate entrance. 1
A deer being fed by a person. 2
A couple feeding deer in a zoo enclosure. 3
A person bending down to interact with deer in a park with stone steps and signage. 4
A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a stone pathway, and a person standing by a stone basin. 5
By Osaka JOINER
Free cancellation available
Price is €71 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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.

    Visit Todaiji and stand before the Great Buddha, then follow lantern-lined paths to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Continue to Nigatsudo for views over the old city, with time for gardens, ponds and traditional streets along the way.

    Over five relaxed hours, you can take photos, feed the deer and enjoy Nara at a slower pace while your guide explains the history and beliefs behind the city.

    Why travellers choose this tour
    • Learn why Nara’s deer are sacred
    • Visit major temples and quieter areas
    • Enjoy a relaxed walking pace
    • See autumn colours from late October to mid-November

    Food, transport, admission fees and deer crackers are not included.

Activity location

  • Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Osaka JOINER - Local Tours
    • 虹のまち 9
    • 542-0074, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Kintetsu Nara Station - Start

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Start from Nara (Kintetsu): Meet the guide in front of the Information Centre at Kintetsu Nara Station.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€61.65 x 1 Adult€61.65
Paid at activity€9.53
Total
Price is €71.18
Until Wed, 30 Sept

Osaka-Namba Start

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€72.86 x 1 Adult€72.86
Paid at activity€9.53
Total
Price is €82.39

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    History explanation
  • Inclusions
    Help to take photos
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Toudaji (Optional)
  • Exclusions
    Kasuga Taisha (Optional)
  • Exclusions
    Shika Senbei (Deer Cracker) (Optional)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travellers with animal allergies
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Nara Park

  • 30m
Walk around this park, and give food to the deers

Tōdai-ji

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Enter this temple of Buddha, and see one of the biggest Buddha temples in Japan!

Nigatsu-do Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
See a beautiful view behind Toudaiji

Kasuga Shrine

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Check out one of the most important shrines in Nara

Location

Activity location

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    Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Osaka JOINER - Local Tours
    • 虹のまち 9
    • 542-0074, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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