Nara Park FreeTour
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Discover the magic of Nara on this Free Tour. Stroll through the famous park among sacred deer, explore the historic Kofuku-ji temple and admire the Giant Buddha at Todai-ji. History and nature in the ancient capital of Japan!
Travel to the heart of Japanese culture with our Free Tour of Nara. We will start at Kintetsu-Nara station, in front of the Gyoki monk statue, to immerse ourselves in the imperial past of this World Heritage City.
Key points of the tour:
Temples and Tradition: we will visit the majestic Kofuku-ji, where we will discover the importance of Buddhism in the formation of Japan while admiring its iconic pagoda.
Sacred Nature: We will stroll through Nara Park, home of the famous deer messengers of the gods. I will reveal the fascinating legend of why they live freely with us.
The Big Buddha: We will cross the imposing Nandaimon Gate to reach the grounds of Todai-ji, the wooden temple that houses the largest seated Buddha in the country.
Panoramic Views: We will end at the Nigatsu-do Pavilion, the most spectacular viewpoint in the city, ideal for capturing the essence of Nara from above.
This tour is the perfect combination of spirituality, ancient architecture and unforgettable moments with the local animals.
Meeting point
Estatua de Gyoki-Bosatsu en la Salida 2 de la estación Kintetsu Nara
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