Start:
6PM at Kintetsu Namba Station (Osaka)
or
7PM at Kintetsu Nara Station (Nara)
End:
9:35PM at Kintetsu Nara Station (Nara)
or
10:30PM at Kintetsu Namba Station (Osaka)
Language: English
Price: USD 53
Season: July, August and September
When the sun goes down and the hordes of tourists leave, Nara shows its most intimate side and whispers its stories in our ears. Are you ready to listen?
We are going to enjoy spots designated as World Heritage and historical buildings beautifully illuminated around the Nara Park area.
This tour is ideal for those seeking a more intimate, poetic and profound experience.
- 18:00 Meet at Namba Station of Kintetsu Railway
- 19:00 Meet in front of Gyoki Bosatsu Statue near Exit 2 or East Exit of Kintetsu Nara Station
We are going to stroll through 1,630 acres of Nara Park, the home to over 1,000 wild deers. Some of them may be sleeping or wandering between the lanterns but -if we are lucky- some may come to say hi to us.
A national treasure, is the largest gate in Japan with 25 meters tall. It houses the statues of the guardian kings, also designated national treasures, that are said to have been sculpted by the most famous master sculptors.
Let this 1,200-year-old National Treasure echo through the stillness of the night.
The view from this observation deck will take your breath away! Without a doubt a great photo opportunity as well.
A real hidden gem inside the ancient capital that many people do not know about. This construction seems to float above the waters of Sagi Pond.
An elegant eight-sided structure originally built in 813. It houses important Buddhist statues and serves as a stop on the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage.
- 21:30 Ends at Nara Station of Kintetsu Railway (or you may return to Osaka with your guide)
- 22:30 Ends at Namba Station of Kintetsu Railway in Osaka
- English, Japanese and Spanish speaking guide.
- Meals, drinks or other personal items
- Train ticket from Osaka to Nara and vice versa (JPY 680 each way)
(1) This tour route may not be fully accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
(2) This tour is not recommended for pregnant women.
(3) Participants should be in moderate physical condition.
(4) Pets are not allowed.
(5) We depart at the scheduled time, so please arrive punctually.
(6) Please note that the tour may end slightly earlier or later than scheduled. If you have plans immediately afterward, please allow sufficient time between the tour and your next commitment.
(7) The order of stops may vary depending on route conditions or congestion at destinations.
(8) If any locations are closed, we will visit an alternative location instead. No refunds will be provided in this case.
(9) Since this is a guided walking tour, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
(10) Japanese summers are very hot and humid, so we recommend bringing water and wearing a hat to prevent heat stroke.
(11) The tour will continue in light rain, so please bring rain jackets and/or umbrellas.
(12) If a weather warning is issued, the tour may be cancelled or suspended, and we will provide a full refund.
