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NARA AND FUSHIMI INARI, THE SACRED HEART OF JAPAN

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Place Geo indicator Starting from Kyoto station
Venture into the heart of Japan's spiritual heritage with a visit to Nara and Fushimi Inari. Our walking tour unveils ancient temples, peaceful deer parks, and the iconic vermilion torii gates.
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~ 6000 steps

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English, Italian

Take part in a profound spiritual pilgrimage with our Nara and Fushimi Inari, The Sacred Heart of Japan tour. This journey takes you to the very essence of Japan's spirituality.


Begin your day in Nara, where history and nature intertwine seamlessly. Explore the majestic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and wander through Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely.


Transition to Fushimi Inari and enter a mesmerizing world. Pass through thousands of iconic vermilion torii gates that lead to the inner sanctuary, a place of profound reverence and beauty.


We will share the rituals of these sacred sites, providing insights into Japanese spirituality and cultural heritage. Whether you seek divine blessings or a deep connection with Japan's soul, this tour promises a transformative experience.


WHAT’S IN

  1. English or Italian speaking Travel Story Teller

WHAT’S OUT

  1. Public transportation: if you do not hold JR Pass, about 2,000 JPY; if you hold JR Pass, about 500 JPY
  2. Entrance fee (about 800 JPY)


**Rain, shine, or a bit of both— our walking tours still go on!**

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Graziella was very nice, as well as competent. She made us discover many things we had no idea about, also leaving us time to calmly appreciate the highlights of the excursion!

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Beautiful tour... I would say not to be missed.

Excellent Giulia... young but very prepared and down-to-earth. Thank you!

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very professional and prepared.

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perfect guide. A very good tour.

The guide was very kind, super helpful, and very knowledgeable about the history of Japan. She also gave us a lot of information on other places to visit and where to go to eat. I couldn't have asked for better 😉

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Positive experience. Excellent organization of times and activities.

Angelo proved to be a really good guide. He provided detailed information on the places visited and was extremely available to answer travelers' questions. Very nice and pleasant.

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beautiful place.

Young guy but very professional, friendly and above all patient! He managed the group very well, a wonderful experience!

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An experience of great cultural enrichment.

Serious, prepared and patient person.

she is very kind and lovely

Graziella was an extremely professional, knowledgeable, and courteous guide. Her friendliness made us both enjoy ourselves and appreciate the beauty of Kyoto. One of the best guides. Thank you, Graziella.

It was a beautiful experience in contact with nature and with Japanese culture.

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Graziella accompanied us on this visit with great professionalism and friendliness. It was nice to hear all the curiosities about the places visited but also about Japanese customs and traditions. Additional positive note: she is also very helpful in providing advice beyond the visit itself. Beautiful experience.

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Today we were lucky enough to do two tours with Amanda, from morning until evening — and we couldn't have asked for better! She is an exceptional guide, very well-prepared and passionate, with a way of storytelling that captures your attention from the first minute to the last. Her explanations are always curious, in-depth, and full of interesting anecdotes. Amanda is precise, professional, helpful, and fun: you can see that she really loves what she does, and she manages to transmit her enthusiasm to those who listen to her. With her, you could walk a thousand kilometers without ever getting tired — every step becomes a discovery! Truly an extraordinary guide, highly recommended to anyone who wants to have a complete and engaging experience. 👏

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The experience was excellent. A visit that we recommend. Even if they are tourist destinations, they are worth it.

Angelo is very knowledgeable, his interest and passion for Japan shines through. The explanations were exhaustive and rich in detail. Professional and a really good guide.

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The experience in Nara and Fushimi Inari was fantastic, enhanced by the expert guidance of Valerio and Marianna who knew how to give us an unforgettable, enriched day.

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very beautiful.

Massimiliano was very good at explaining everything. You can see that he is very knowledgeable.

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Massimiliano guided us on the visit to Nara with great professionalism and passion. Very clear in his explanations and attentive and precise. We highly recommend him. Thank you Massimiliano!

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Marianna was fantastic. She gave us a lot of explanations, satisfied all our curiosities and fulfilled all our requests. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for the wonderful day.

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great journey.

nice guys!

A fairy tale experience!

Giulia was very professional and patient. Impeccable.

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An unforgettable experience! The deers were absolutely amazing, and we loved exploring both the Nara temple and the Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Graziella is an amazing guide – exceptionally professional and knowledgeable, yet wonderfully warm and fun to be with… simply the perfect companion for our visit!

Beautiful day and a lot of sweating with Angelo, we had a wonderful experience through the fantastic Nara park and the Fushimi Inari. Discovering unforgettable glimpses of history.

Angelo was very professional throughout the entire experience and very kind to listen to our doubts and give us advice.

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Very kind experienced guide.

Third tour with Graziella! What can I say... not a guide but a real travel companion! We and our children will miss you! It was nice and interesting to be able to talk to a nice and kind person like you, who lives in Japan every day. Thanks for everything! Who knows, maybe we'll see each other again on the next trip... we'll go take pictures on the Eva-01!

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Our guide, Graziella, was helpful, understanding, spontaneous, knowledgeable, and very witty, which allowed us to spend the day in a light-hearted yet informative way.

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Beautiful excursion to Nara, the park with the deer is a must-see for those coming to Japan for the first time. The temple with the Buddha is also really beautiful. Fushimi Inari is beautiful.

Also on this tour Amanda was very good, very prepared for all the questions asked and above all very patient with everyone in the group.

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really nice and helpful.

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It was really a fantastic and well-organized trip. We had a great time with the guide and the group. Super recommended to discover all the curiosities of Nara and Fujimi Inari.

Graziella was a kind and prepared guide. It was like having a friend from Kyoto who accompanied us to discover so much beautiful places with love and passion. We hope to meet her again during our next trip to Japan.

The experience was very pleasant and truly interesting. I really enjoyed every moment of it.

Graziella was an excellent guide: extremely prepared, kind, and engaging in her explanations. She also offered great tips about Kyoto in general.

Graziella is truly a super guide, very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. My wife and I recommend taking the excursions with her, you won't regret it. Thank you for the beautiful day in Nara.

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A fantastic experience. Buddhism and Shintoism narrated in an exhaustive and interesting way. Absolutely recommended.

Friendly and approachable storyteller. Thank you for this wonderful experience in Nara and Fushimi Inari. We learned a lot and explored peacefully. Heartfelt thanks from both of us. (Christian & Jessica)

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Today we had a wonderful day in Nara and at Fushimi Inari thanks to Marianna, our super guide! 🎌 Knowledgeable, friendly, and with the patience of a Buddhist monk 😂 she explained everything with great passion and attention to detail.. even those things you usually miss while trying not to get gored by the deer! Between temples, red torii gates, and laughter, she made us discover Japan through the eyes of someone who truly loves it. Highly recommended: with her, you learn, have fun, and end the day with a smile (and a little more culture in your backpack)! 🎒🇯🇵

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A really helpful and very knowledgeable guy. He gave us a great experience.

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Great and very beautiful places that lets you learn about the history and religion/philosophy of Japan; timings well managed 👍🏼

Friendly, precise and insightful; he was available for every question on other need, great guide overall

Federica was able to narrate the places, stories, and philosophies with the right mix of competence and lightness. Excellent management of the group. We also appreciated her young vision.

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very very good and precise!!! super helpful!!!

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Graziella was fantastic: welcoming, fun, knowledgeable! She was with us from the first to the last moment with competence and friendliness!

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Very good Giulia.

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Kind, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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Massimiliano was kind and meticulous. He answered all our questions and you can see that he has passion in what he says, which is fundamental to feel the true essence of this tour. We recommend him!

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really well organised excursions!

super professional and very knowledgeable. impeccable explanations that go beyond the normal details you expect. Giuseppe gives real insights from the historical, political, relious aspects of this fascinating country. Many thanks a wonderful day between Nara and Kyoto!

Fun, passionate, sociable, and prepared, the day spent with her flew by because it was so wonderful. We are really happy to have had her as our guide. We highly recommend her.

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A travel companion as well as an excellent guide, he was able to give us valuable advice at all times.

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Graziella is one of the best guides I have ever met, smiling, friendly, happy, helpful and prepared! She also helped us with tomorrow's tickets! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. P.S. Cicchetto or henskostai des.

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We had a great time with Massimiliano! It was not a simple quick and fleeting tour, he made us live and enjoy the day we spent together. He explained calmly, in an engaging and interactive way what we were visiting. I highly recommend him both for the organization of the tour and for the kindness and care of those who followed and accompanied us.

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Angelo was an amazing guide! Very prepared and passionate.

Very kind and helpful, always ready to answer any doubt and request.

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Massimiliano was an excellent guide, very prepared and knowledgeable in his explanations. You can see that he does his job with passion and he is also a very helpful person. Recommended!

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An exciting tour in the sacred heart of Japan. Giuseppe is a knowledgeable and passionate guide, capable of bringing the spirituality of Fushimi Inari to life.

Excellent!! It was a pleasure to listen to Giuseppe's stories, highly recommended!

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She was excellent and told us many things, I highly recommend.

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