Nara

Nara Old Town Walking Tour

Approx. ¥6,000 / guest3 hParticipants: 1–6
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  • Activity duration

    About 3 hours

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 6 people

  • Languages

    English

  • Meeting place

    JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station

Overview

It's fun to learn through walking! A local guide will guide you through Naramachi in Nara City. 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.

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Kachiko Sato
Kachiko Sato

NARA

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Route

  1. 1

    Machiya tour

    Machiya is a traditional townhouse. Some Matchiya are open to the public so that you can enjoy Machiya tours. Feel the life of old merchants.

  2. 2

    Explore Naramachi

    As you explore Naramachi, your guide will introduce you to traditional flavors, craftsmanship, herbal medicines, local products, and more. Shopping is available. Strolling around the photogenic town will make you feel like you've slipped back in time to the Edo period.

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

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 is walking tour. Please ware comfortable walking shoes.
-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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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥6,000

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

How long does Nara Old Town Walking Tour take?
This activity takes about 3 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 6 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥6,000 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.