Nara

My Timeless Masterpieces ~ Meet Fabulous Buddha Statues in Nara ~

Approx. ¥17,000 / guest3 hParticipants: 1–5
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  • Activity duration

    About 3 hours

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 5 people

  • Languages

    English

  • Meeting place

    the East gate of Kintetsu Railway Nara Station or the ticket gate of JR Nara Station.

Overview

Nara is a treasure house of beautiful Buddha statues.
You would be amazed at the craftsmanship of the time.
They peacefully speak to you beyond time and space.
We are happy to meet and see these statues in our times.

Meet your Locals

Request to book, or just ask a question first — about this activity.

Route

  1. 1

    Todai-ji Temple

    The temple was built as the head temple among all Buddhist temples in Japan. It is very famous for being the home of the Great Buddha.

  2. 2

    Kofuku-ji Temple

    Kofuku-ji Temple is famous for its spectacular five-storied pagoda as the landmark of Nara. The National Treasure Museum boasts of its great art collection. Wonderful Buddha images overwhelm us.

What happens after you request

  1. 1

    Send your request

    Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.

  2. 2

    Decide the details together

    Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your experience

    Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.

For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.

Meeting point

the East gate of Kintetsu Railway Nara Station or the ticket gate of JR Nara Station.

Meet at the East gate of Kintetsu Railway Nara Station or the ticket gate of JR Nara Station.

Things to know

JPY18,700 per group (up to 5 people)
※A solo tourist is available with the same fee.

The tour fee does not include transport expenses, admission fees and meals/drinks.
Please cover the guide's transport during the tour.

This is a walking tour.
We use local buses or taxis, and walk a lot.
Please wear comfortable shoes.

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥17,000

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

How long does My Timeless Masterpieces ~ Meet Fabulous Buddha Statues in Nara ~ take?
This activity takes about 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is the East gate of Kintetsu Railway Nara Station or the ticket gate of JR Nara Station.. Meet at the East gate of Kintetsu Railway Nara Station or the ticket gate of JR Nara Station.
What languages is this activity available in?
Your Locals host can guide this activity in English.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for up to 5 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥17,000 per guest (tax included).
Who guides this activity?
This activity is hosted by WOW U Locals based in NARA: Miho Endo.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. See the cancellation policy
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.