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Nara Highlights Half-Day Tour: Temple & Local Cuisine

By Your Japan Discovery
Free cancellation available
Price is $120 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Touch the feet of the National Treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon at Hasedera Temple, hear monks blowing conch shells, savor Nara sushi bento in a cozy historic house, and witness artisans restoring Buddhist art up close. Free shuttle included.

●Hasedera Temple
Step inside Hasedera Temple’s main hall (normally closed to the public) and touch the feet of the National Treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon — a rare experience.

●Lunch
Enjoy a traditional lunch in a restored Japanese house, featuring Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi, colorful chirashi sushi, and seasonal sweets.

●restoring Buddhist art and sculpture up close
Visit a restoration center where artisans preserve ancient Buddhist art, offering a unique look at Japan’s craftsmanship.

Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families who want to discover Nara’s sacred sites, authentic food, and hidden traditions — all in just half a day!

Activity location

  • Hasedera Temple
    • 731-1 Hase,
    • 633-0112, Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Obana
    • 1110 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hotel Obana
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Hotel Obana, 1110 Takabatakechō, Nara, 630-8301, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$120.00 x 1 Adult$120.00
Total
Price is $120.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
NOVOTEL Nara
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Novotel Nara, Omiya Cho, 7-chōme-1-45 Ōmiyachō, Nara, 630-8115, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:10am
Price details
$120.00 x 1 Adult$120.00
Total
Price is $120.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
JR Nara Station West Exit
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:20am
Price details
$120.00 x 1 Adult$120.00
Total
Price is $120.00
Until Thu, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Touching the Buddha’s Feet Experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup service between destinations and fixed locations. Comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle bus included as part of the free round-trip transportation service from Nara City.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-person Guide: English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hasedera temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Sushi Bento For vegetarians, a traditional local somen noodle dish — light, refreshing, and plant-based — is available upon request. Please select your preference at the time of booking.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Large Baggage Handling: We are unable to store suitcases or large backpacks.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hasedera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
At Hase-dera, one of Nara’s most sacred temples, you’ll enjoy a rare opportunity to touch the feet of the hidden Eleven-Faced Kannon statue — a deeply spiritual and unforgettable moment. Your guide will also lead you to the best spot at the right time to hear the monks blow their sacred conch shells, an atmospheric sound that few visitors get to experience.
Yamatobito-no-Kokoro Mise
  • 50m
For lunch, savor Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves), colorful chirashi sushi. The meal is served in a beautifully restored traditional house, where the peaceful atmosphere perfectly complements the flavors. Relax and enjoy an authentic taste of Nara in an elegant, historic setting.
Nara History Art and Culture Village Cultural Property Restoration/ Exhibition Hall
  • 40m
Visit a cultural restoration center where skilled artisans work to preserve ancient Buddhist statues, paintings, and treasures. Watching this delicate process up close offers a rare chance to appreciate the craftsmanship, dedication, and spirit that keep Japan’s cultural heritage alive for future generations.

Location

Activity location

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    Hasedera Temple
    • 731-1 Hase,
    • 633-0112, Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Obana
    • 1110 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    ＪＲ奈良駅西口（バス）
    • 10
    • 630-8122, Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Novotel Nara
    • 45 1
    • 630-8115, Nara, Nara, Japan

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