NARA AND FUSHIMI INARI, THE SACRED HEART OF JAPAN
638 reviews
Nara
Starting from
Kyoto station
Morning
Most popular
Instagrammable
Classic 3.0
Duration of experience
~ 6000 steps
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
- English or Italian speaking Travel Story Teller
WHAT’S OUT
- Public transportation: if you do not hold JR Pass, about 2,000 JPY; if you hold JR Pass, about 500 JPY
- Entrance fee (about 800 JPY)
**Rain, shine, or a bit of both— our walking tours still go on!**
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!
From who loved this tour
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 very good and precise!!! super helpful!!!
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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!
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 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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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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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
We did two excursions with Marianna, one to Arashiyama and one to Nara, and both were simply fantastic. Marianna is a very knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive guide, able to make every stop interesting and never overwhelming. She led us to discover not only the most iconic places, but also hidden corners, little stories, curiosities, and traditions that we would have never noticed on our own. Her ability to explain, the perfect pace of the tour, and her friendliness made the days pleasant, smooth, and full of wonder. Arashiyama and Nara are already splendid on their own, but thanks to Marianna, they became unforgettable experiences. You can see she really loves her job and puts her heart into it. 100% highly recommended. If we were to return to Japan, we would choose her again without hesitation.
We did two excursions with Marianna, one to Arashiyama and one to Nara, and both were simply fantastic. Marianna is a very knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive guide, capable of making every stop interesting and never overwhelming. She led us to discover not only the most iconic places but also hidden corners, little stories, curiosities, and traditions that we would have never noticed on our own. Her ability to explain, the perfect pace of the tour, and her friendliness made the days pleasant, smooth, and full of wonder. Arashiyama and Nara are already splendid on their own, but thanks to Marianna, they became unforgettable experiences. You can see that she truly loves her job and puts her heart into it. 100% highly recommended. If we were to return to Japan, we would choose her again without hesitation.
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Great job, Amanda! Very well-prepared and helpful! ⛩️
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Very interesting cultural trip.
Angelo is very good, capable and prepared.
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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perfect guide. A very good tour.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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Marianna was excellent in making this tour even more beautiful.
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Marianna was fantastic and the best guide we ever had!
Our Guide was Marianna and she was spectacular!
A fairy tale experience!
Giulia was very professional and patient. Impeccable.
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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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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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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.
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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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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Massimiliano was exceptional! Very clear in everything, including the meeting point. A very kind and uniquely knowledgeable person, friendly and with a lot of patience! He assisted us with all our requests. We couldn't have asked for more! We hope to meet him again in the future!
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I beautiful trip of one day.
Amanda is very nice and explains clearly.
