Nara Walking Tour: Deer Park, Todaiji, Kasuga & Nigatsudo

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About this activity

Walk among around 1,200 free-roaming deer in Japan’s first capital, and discover the temples and landscapes beyond the famous photos.

Nara Park covers roughly 660 hectares, where deer have lived alongside people for centuries. In local tradition, they are messengers of the gods. Offer a deer cracker and you may even receive their famous bow.

Visit Todaiji and stand before the Great Buddha, then follow lantern-lined paths to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Continue to Nigatsudo for views over the old city, with time for gardens, ponds and traditional streets along the way.

Over five relaxed hours, you can take photos, feed the deer and enjoy Nara at a slower pace while your guide explains the history and beliefs behind the city.

Why travelers choose this tour

Learn why Nara’s deer are sacred
Visit major temples and quieter areas
Enjoy a relaxed walking pace
See autumn colors from late October to mid-November

Food, transport, admission fees and deer crackers are not included.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Osaka JOINER

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: History explanation
Included: Help to take photos
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Entrance fees: Toudaji (Optional)
Not included: Entrance fees: Kasuga Taisha (Optional)
Not included: Shika Senbei (Deer Cracker) (Optional)

Itinerary

Nara Park

30 min

Walk around this park, and give food to the deers
Stop 2

40 min Admission not included

Enter this temple of Buddha, and see one of the biggest Buddha temples in Japan!
Nigatsu-do Temple

30 min Admission not included

See a beautiful view behind Toudaiji
Kasuga Shrine

10 min Admission not included

Check out one of the most important shrines in Nara

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Inside Namba Walk, nearest exist B23

End point

Inside Namba Walk, nearest exist B23

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with animal allergies

Options

Osaka-Namba Start
Kintetsu Nara Station - Start

Start from Nara (Kintetsu): Meet the guide in front of the Information Center at Kintetsu Nara Station.