Nara: The Ancient Capital – RY Marketplace
Day Trip to Nara
Visit Japan’s ancient capital
Frolic with the deer
See one of the most famous Buddha statues in the world
Description
Spend the day visiting the ancient capital, Nara. See the world famous giant Buddha statue and enjoy the stunning landscape, architecture, and frolicking with the furry locals. Before Kyoto, Nara was Japan’s first capital. While the Emperor has long since relocated, it is still home to Japan’s oldest crafts & temples. You’ll fall in love with this mysterious world of pathways, lanterns and wandering deer.
Who This Experience Is Good For
This experience is great for history lovers, and anyone who likes deer!
Meet Our Local Host
Your City Manager Ken will be your host
Itinerary
Start time: 11:00 am Meet Ken in front of the entrance of “BLUE Motomachi”.
Walk 15 minutes to Osaka Namba Station
Ride 8 stops to Kintetsu Nara Station with Kintetsu-NaraLine
Walk to Kofuku-ji Temple
Walk to Shinsenkyo souvenir store to buy deer crackers
Walk to Todai-ji Temple
Walk to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Walk to Naramachi Nigiwai-no-ie
Walk to Sarusawa-ike pond
Walk back to Kintetsu Nara Station
Train back to Osaka
End: 7:00 pm
What’s Included
Entrance fees to Todai-ji Temple
Deer crackers
Rice cake
Onigiri
What’s Not Included
Public Transportation (¥1,360 Round Trip)
Food/Drink
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 4 people
Maximum Capacity: 10 people
Booking Deadline: 7 days before start date
Weather Dependent: No – the trip will happen rain or shine. If it’s raining, please be prepared with an umbrella.
Difficulty Level: Medium (There will be lots of walking, but none of it strenuous)
Special Clothing Required: Yes – Wear comfortable clothes, bottle of water are also welcome.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Yes – We will be eating at a soba/udon restaurant, the broth will have soy sauce. We cannot accommodate gluten free diets. Bring your own water to save plastic
Extra Cash: Needed for drinks/snacks and public transportation (¥1,560 – Round trip)
Ground Transportation: Not included, but we will ride public transport together
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.
What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]
After 24 hours & before the booking deadline
A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]
After the booking deadline
By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.