Sightseeing Bus

English guided sightseeing bus "Perfect Nara Park Tour"

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Feeding deer rice crackers at the summit of Mt Wakakusa

Sunset from the summit of Mt. Wakakusa

Journey with our sightseeing bus ‘Yamato’

Travel comfortably in a high-grade wide seat

Deer welcome you at Todaiji Temple

Explanation by a certified tour guide

Photogenic ‘Great Buddha Hall’

Torii gate at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Commemorative photo at Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Amazing view from the top of Mount Wakakusa

Experience of feeding deer crackers

Adorable deer

Deer fortune

Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass

You can feel safe with the largest bus company in the area.

  • You will visit Todaiji Temple (Nandaimon/Great Buddha Hall) and Kasuga Taisha Shrine (main shrine), which are registered as World Heritage Sites. You will also see the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, which offers a splendid view of the grass-covered mountain. A national interpreter-guide in English will guide your tour.
  • The bus you will be traveling on has 3 rows of independent seats, providing a relaxed and comfortable manner to tour the famous spots in Nara Park.
  • At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, you will visit the main shrine and have the opportunity to draw a deer fortune (English version).
  • At the summit of Mt. Wakakusa, you will have a panoramic view of Nara city. But the real thrill awaits in Nara Park, where you can feed rice crackers to the friendly deer, a unique and exciting opportunity.
  • The price includes bus fare, English guide fee, temple entrance fee, deer fortune fortune-telling paper fee, deer cracker fee, and consumption tax. It's a great deal!
  • As a special bonus, you will receive a “Nara-Yamatoji 2-Day Pass,” which allows unlimited rides on local buses within the designated area on the day of use and the following day, along with an exclusive original handkerchief.
  • Guests who wish can disembark at Kofuku-ji Temple or the Nara Convention Center.

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Pamphlet(PDF)

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  • A reasonable price including bus fare & admission fees!
  • No worry about transferring for tourist spot!
  • Enjoy the tour with an audio guide in English and Chinese(FREE)!

【A】 3 Historic Monuments in Nara Park & Mt. Wakakusa

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  • Half-day Tour

  • 6,300yen

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【B】 3 Historic Monuments in Nara Park

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  • Half-day Tour

  • 5,000yen

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【C】 Horyuji temple & Nishinokyo area

  • Everyday

  • 1-day Tour

  • 10,500yen

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Shoryakuji Temple autumn leaves
(Temporary Bus)

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About the gift

Gifts For You (A ,B, C courses)

Nara Kotsu Bus Lines Company is preparing a gift for passengers on regular sightseeing buses. Wish you have a great time and good memory from here!♪♪♪

Ticket office

  • You can join a tour on the day if there are seats available.
    Please check with Bus ticket office for space availability of the tours.

Call

+81-742-22-5110(Japanese only)
(Open everyday 9:00~18:00

About the discounts:

Combination Fare

  • Participate in two or more courses for two consecutive days and receive a 30% discount on all courses from the second one onward.
  • These offers are not available in conjunction with other discounts. Before boarding, please present proof of previous bus boarding (boarding ticket, etc.) at the Sightseeing Bus Office.

Group Fare

  • Group discounts apply for groups with 8 or more people and provides 10% off bus fare.

Notice

  • Occasionally, the arrival time is delayed due to traffic congestion.
  • Reservations can be made up to 1 month prior to your tour date.
    You can join a tour on the day without a reservation if there are seats available. Please check with the Bus ticket Office for space availability of the tours.
  • Please settle all ticket matters 20 minutes before departure time at the Sightseeing Bus Office on the day.
  • We can rent out an audio guide system in English and Chinese(free of charge).The number of available audio guide devices is limited.
    Please apply for one when buying your ticket for a regular tour course.
  • Visitors who bought tickets from a tour company must exchange them for a reserved-seat ticket on the day of departure.
  • The fare includes the bus fare and the admission fee. Children are considered those of pre-school age.
  • C-course includes meals, but A and B course does not include meals.
  • Bus parking lots are sometimes located some distance from the sightseeing spot and may require a few minutes' walk following your guide. Don't get lost!
  • Please note that for the comfort of tour participants, smoking is prohibited on all tour buses.
  • Please fasten your seat belt when the bus's engine is on.