Nara & Osaka

Nara Deer Park & Great Buddha Day Trip

Photo: Zairon, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Nara, Japan's ancient capital, is home to thousands of tame deer roaming its parks freely. In one day you'll see this legendary park and its grand temples at an easy pace, with transport taken care of.

What You'll Experience

Playing and taking photos with the tame wild deer of Nara Park
Hand-feeding deer crackers (shika senbei) to the politely bowing deer
Standing before the colossal bronze Buddha at Todaiji Temple
The serene atmosphere of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and its hundreds of stone lanterns
A comfortable round trip in your own private car

Our driver drops you right at the park gates, leaving more time to soak it all in. Contact Nakamura Study Japan to book.

How a Nakamura tour works

No coach queues, no fixed departure times: every tour is arranged privately for your group.

Private car and driver

One vehicle for your group alone, with a driver who knows the route.

A flexible itinerary

Linger where you like and skip what you don't.

Arranged in your own language

Plans, pricing and pickup are settled over WhatsApp with our team before you travel.

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