Nara

Nara Old Town Walking Tour in Kimono

Approx. ¥16,000 / guest4 hParticipants: 1–3
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  • Activity duration

    About 4 hours

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 3 people

  • Languages

    English

  • Meeting place

    JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station

Overview

It's fun to stroll about a historical place in fancy Kimono! A local guide will guide you through Nara Park and Naramachi. Naramachi is an old marchant district lined with townhouses dating back to the Edo period. Traditional flavors, craftsmanship, herbal medicines, and specialty products are passed on to the present. The tour includes kimono rental, hair styling, historical house tour, photo time with deer, and more. Your guide will introduce you the best spots to make your day in Nara memorable!

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Kachiko Sato
Kachiko Sato

NARA

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Meeting point

JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station

The guide will meet you at the ticket gate of JR Nara station or the east exit of Kintetsu Nara station.Meeting place can be customized with your request.　Additional charges may apply depending on location.

Things to know

-This tour includes casual kimono rental and hair styling. If you would like to rent a formal kimono, there will be an additional charge.
-The tour fee does not include, transport expenses, admission fees and meals/drinks.
-The starting time of the tour and the itinerary can be customized.

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine

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Nara Koen Park

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Nara Koen Park

Sacred deer roam free where gods once walked in 710 AD.

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥16,000

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

How long does Nara Old Town Walking Tour in Kimono take?
This activity takes about 4 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station. The guide will meet you at the ticket gate of JR Nara station or the east exit of Kintetsu Nara station.Meeting place can be customized with your request.　Additional charges may apply depending on location.
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 3 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥16,000 per guest (tax included).
Who guides this activity?
This activity is hosted by WOW U Locals based in NARA: Kachiko Sato.
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.