Kyoto: Nara Station & Kasuga Taisha Shrine — Guide Kazu

June, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

• 8:30 Meet at Kyoto Station Central Gate
• 8:45 Board JR rapid train bound for Nara
• 9:35 Arrive at Nara Station
• 10:00 Nara Park
• 10:15 Todai-ji Temple
• 11:35 Lunch
• 12:30 Kofuku-ji Temple, Treasure Hall
• 13:25 Kasuga Taisha Shrine
• 14:25 Naramachi, Lattice House, Koshin-do Hall
• 15:37 Board JR rapid train bound for Kyoto
• 14:25 Arrive at Kyoto Station, guide to subway station and tour ends

Tour Itinerary in Detail

This private tour of Kyoto began at 8:30, when the guide met the guests at Kyoto Station Central Gate, and finished at 14:25. The day ran to 5 hours and 55 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch at 11:35.

From there the group visited Board JR rapid train bound for Nara at 8:45, Nara Station at 9:35, Nara Park at 10:00, Todai-ji Temple at 10:15, Kofuku-ji Temple, Treasure Hall at 12:30, Kasuga Taisha Shrine at 13:25, Naramachi, Lattice House, Koshin-do Hall at 14:25 and Board JR rapid train bound for Kyoto at 15:37.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kyoto to Nara by train (720JPY); Nara to Kyoto by train (720JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 2,040JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Kyoto tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at Kyoto Station Central Gate at 8:30, and the tour finished at Arrive at Kyoto Station, guide to subway station at 14:25.

How long does the tour last?

About 5 hours and 55 minutes in total, from 8:30 to 14:25.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Board JR rapid train bound for Nara, Nara Station, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, Treasure Hall, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Naramachi, Lattice House, Koshin-do Hall and Board JR rapid train bound for Kyoto.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 2,040JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Kazu is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Kyoto itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.