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A large Buddha statue in a temple with a large gong in the foreground. 1
A group of people standing in front of a large wooden structure with a detailed carving of a figure. 2
A deer grazing near stone lanterns in a forested area. 3
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, red columns, and green windows. 4
A traditional thatched-roof structure surrounded by trees. 5

Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting

By Cornwall Ltd
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Feed Nara’s friendly deer and capture memorable photos in Nara Park
  • Explore the timeless beauty of Kōfuku-ji Temple
  • 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 tasting with freshly made mochi.

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
CHF 40.21 x 1 AdultCHF 40.21
Total
Price is CHF 40.21
Until Thu, 2 Jul
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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

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 tasting at a local shop. Learn briefly about mochi and its role in Japanese culture, then taste freshly prepared mochi, soft and chewy.

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