FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE AND PLEASURE IN NARA
Guiding you to find out more about our unique cultural heritage, beautiful scenery and history which you won’t find in a guide book.
- The making and 1300 year maintenance of the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue
- The unique preserved Nara Park with its embracing free-roaming tame deer
- 8 meter tall masterpiece sculptures by famous sculptor Unkei.
- The world’s one and only ancient Shosoin treasures cherished until today
- Enjoy strolling through the Naramachi traditional old town neighborhood
- Kasuga Shinto Shrine in its sacred primeval forest
- Understand the blending together of Japan’s natural religion Shinto and Buddhism
We would be more than happy to be with you
Nara City:
As an ancient capital of Japan in the 8th century,with a 1300-year history,
Nara has been enriched with numerous cultural and historical assets and beautiful scenery. To name a few, Todaiji and Kofukuji Temples,
Kasuga Shinto Shrine, Nara Palace Site, etc.
About SUZAKU:
Established in 1997, we began giving tours just before Nara’s assets were designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Staff membership is approximately 150 fully knowledgeable local Japanese residents.
A total of approx. 110 thousand guests last year welcomed, including students on school trips, and general visitors from both domestic and overseas.
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Four Seasons in Nara
Notes
- Tour guide in English within Nara city is available.
- Use the application form below for a request one week in advance.
- Fee: A minimum 1,000 yen a day (six hour max.) up to 7 guests is requested to support our NPO administration expenses. Incidental expenses i.e. transportation, lunch (or additional 1000 yen) for a whole day tour, etc. shall be borne by the guest.
- SUZAKU Tour Guide will wear yellow-based uniform with an ID card.
- When severe weather, i.e. typhoon alert, etc. is in effect, tour guiding may be cancelled.
- “Nara Volunteer Tour Guide, SUZAKU” is not liable or responsible for any injuries, damages or losses of guests occurred during the tour.
