The marvelous paths of the temples of Nara

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in Spanish and Portuguese

Description

It is a bilingual tour: Spanish and/or Portuguese. How about discovering the ancient and religious stories of Japan in Nara? An expert in the sociology of religion will explain them to you in detail. Nara was the first capital of Japan, before Kyoto, and the endpoint of the Silk Road. It preserves many Buddhist and Shinto temples. You will learn about the differences and similarities between the two religions compared to Christianity. I am sure this tour will enrich your knowledge and curiosity!
I await you with the deer, servants of God!

What will we visit?

Nara Park where the following places are located
Kasuga-Taisha Shrine
Mizuya Chaya
Tamukeyama Hachiman-gu Shrine
Nigatsudo Temple
Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha)

This tour will be conducted with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, the event may be canceled; in such a case, I will contact each participant individually.

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Guide: Masanobu

Guiding since 2023

Hello fellow travelers! I'm Masa, Nara's guru. Originally from Japan, I've been in Mexico for a year and in Brazil for 7 years. I know Spain, Argentina, Paraguay... I'm a cheerful and fun person, always looking for something new and interesting. I'm very interested in meeting people and sharing experiences. Welcome to Nara, the ancient city of Japan! Welcome to Nara, the ancient city of Japan!

4 stops

4.3 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Kasuga-taisha (Visita opcional)The meeting point will be at the glass booth of "JR Line Tickets," to the right as you exit the vending machines. We will take the 8:33 bus directly to the first point of visit. Therefore, I kindly ask you to arrive by at least 8:20. This tour will take place with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, the event may be canceled; in such a case, I will contact each participant individually.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Mizuya ChayaEs un café de una casa tradicional de paja.

Free entry

Nigatsudo (Pabellón del segundo mes)The name of this pavilion, Nigatsu-dō, means Pavilion of the second month. The Shuni-e ceremony is held here in the second month of the lunar calendar. In 1667 it was destroyed by fire in the middle of one of these Shuni-e ceremonies. The current building is a reconstruction of 1669.

Entry not included

Tōdai-ji　 (Punto final del tour)The Great Buddha Pavilion is the main pavilion of the Tōdai-ji. Built for the first time in the Nara Period (8th century), it was destroyed twice by fire during military conflicts, in 1180 and in 1567. The current structure is a reconstruction of 1709. Its height and its depth of depth preserve the original size, making it the largest wooden construction in the world. Dimensions: Width 57m; Length 50m; Height 48m

4 stops

4.3 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Outside visit

Mizuya ChayaEs un café de una casa tradicional de paja.

Free entry

Entry not included

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.