Nara Tour

Step into Nara, Japan's first permanent capital and home to remarkable temples, friendly deer, and ancient treasures. Your guide leads you through this historic city where sacred deer roam freely among UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Begin at Nakatanidou, famous for lightning-fast mochi pounding demonstrations. Watch skilled artisans rhythmically pound rice into mochi at incredible speeds in this viral sensation that draws crowds worldwide.

Explore Todaiji Temple, housing the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. This massive 15-meter tall Great Buddha sits in the equally impressive Daibutsuden hall, one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Your guide explains the statue's 8th-century construction and the temple's significance as the head temple of provincial Buddhist temples. Try squeezing through the pillar with a hole - legend says those who pass through will attain enlightenment.

Wander Nara Park where over 1,000 sacred deer roam freely. These friendly messengers of the gods bow for deer crackers and create magical photo opportunities. Your guide shares the deer's sacred status and proper feeding etiquette.

Visit Kofukuji Temple with its distinctive five-story pagoda reflecting in the pond. Conclude at Kasugataisha Shrine, famous for thousands of bronze and stone lanterns lining the approaches and corridors. During lantern festivals, all 3,000 lanterns illuminate simultaneously, creating an enchanting atmosphere.