­­­Half Day Trip: Nara Afternoon (From Kyoto / Osaka)

Buddha statue in Todaiji Temple

Tour Code: From Kyoto (JITN310)
Price: 86 euro (adult) / 73 euro ­(6-11yrs)

Tour Code: From Osaka (JITP860)
Price: 121 euro (adult) / 108 euro (6-11yrs)

Price includes: Transport with pick up service available at selected Kyoto and Osaka Hotels (see below), English speaking guide, and entrance fees into all attractions.

2012 Departures:

Pick Up / Drop Off Services

• A pick up service is available at selected hotels in Kyoto.- click here for more details. Alternatively, you can make your own way to New Miyako Hotel. This tour will depart New Miyako Hotel at 13.25am. You should be at the bus terminal 20 minutes prior to departure for check in. Don't forget your confirmation letter you receive after booking this tour with Japan Ireland Travel.
• Drop off Service is available from Kyoto tour (JITN310).
• Tour from Osaka (JITN860) disbands on arrival at Osaka Sta.
  ( Your English speaking assistant will help you find your hotel from Osaka station)
  

Tour Details

Tour Highlights

Nara Park

• Todai Temple with Great Buddha - The temple was founded by the Empe­ror Shomu (701 A.D.-756 A.D.). The construction of the giant Buddha, a huge project which required a lot of funds and manpower, was completed in 752 A.D. After being repeatedly burnt down, its buildings were arranged in the current layout in the middle of the Edo-era (1603-1867). On the huge site, there are buildings designated as national treasures, such as the Nandaimon, Daibutsuden, Shoro, Sangatsudo, Nigatsudo, and Tegaimon.
• Nara Park - The Park is popularly called the Deer Park by visitors because of its many deer. It is a natural woodland of fine turf and has various kinds of trees including.
  ­­Japanese cedar, Wisteria, Japanese Andromeda , Japanese yew trees.
  There are about 1100 tame deer roaming about the park. They are regarded as divine messengers of the Kasuga Shrine and are one of the main attractions.

  Kasuga Shrine

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• Kasuga Shrine - The shrine was favored by commoners as well as people in the Imperial court. The shrine was initially founded in 768 A.D., and completed on the current scale in the early Heian-era (794 A­.D.-1192). The main halls and treasures are designated as national treasures, and buildings such as the Wakamiya Shrine or Minami Mon gate are important cultural properties. The buildings are reconstructed every 20 years. Many lanterns are dedicated to the shrine.

­Tour Inclusions

• Transportation by luxurious motor coach
• Entrance fees
• English speaking Guide

How to Book

• Fill in the booking form below and we will respond to your request within 24 hours Irish Business Working Days, i.e. Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.
• On receipt of payment, we issue you with a travel voucher which includes your booking confirmation code and all necessary details for you to exchange in Japan, at the main terminal where each tour starts from. Don't forget to bring this with you on the morning of the tour. Without it we cannot guarantee your place on the bus.

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