Nara

My Deer Park ~Nara Park 4-hour Walking Tour~

Approx. ¥22,000 / guest4 hParticipants: 1–5
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  • Activity duration

    About 4 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 Park is full of friendly deer. The deer have been considered as divine messengers of Kasuga Shrine, so they are super special.
Nara Park is one of the best places to enjoy and relax.
You will see attractive historic buildings and peaceful nature. Anyone who steps inside forgets the flow of time!
I will be showing you places of interest and will also give you information about the sites.
The cute deer are waiting for you.

Meet your Locals

Miho Endo
Miho Endo

NARA

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Route

  1. 1

    Kasuga Shrine

    The shrine was built in 768. It is well-known for its 2000 stone lanterns and 1000 hanging bronze lanterns.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    MIHO's favorite places

    I will show you around locally beautiful spots.

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

JPY24,200 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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Nigatsudo Hall

Since 752 AD, monks have carried torches here every March at midnight.

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Three thousand lanterns glow twice a year in the sacred deer-filled forest.

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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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Shigisan Shogosonji Temple

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Shigisan Shogosonji Temple

A war god appeared here at the tiger hour—and Shotoku Taishi won.

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥22,000

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

How long does My Deer Park ~Nara Park 4-hour Walking Tour~ take?
This activity takes about 4 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 ¥22,000 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.